Roatan Magic Hidden Jewel of the Western Caribbean Thomas Tomczyk 9780982971406 Books
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White sandy beaches dotted with conch shells under leaning palms may be lost in other places, but they still exist just around the bend in the road on Roatan. With much of the Caribbean becoming increasingly homogenized and unoriginal, Roatan is more than just another Caribbean island. Lush, emerald hills roll into savanna valleys, tropical forests, mangroves and idyllic beaches. Surrounded by one of the most vibrant reefs in the Western hemisphere, Roatan is the largest of the seven islands that comprise the Bay Islands archipelago. The waters around the islands team with life. There are whale sharks, pods of wild dolphin and solitary blue marlin break the ocean's surface. Roatan's diverse environment is not only home to exotic flora and fauna, but to a distinctive and gregarious people. Over the centuries, Paya Indians, Spanish, English, Garifuna and Afro-Antilleans have created an ever evolving mosaic of cultures and traditions on Roatan that today is as much part of the Caribbean as it is a part of Central America.
Roatan Magic Hidden Jewel of the Western Caribbean Thomas Tomczyk 9780982971406 Books
I visited Roatan so I bought this book after returning home because I wished I had bought it while I was there. Makes perfect sense to me. The book is nice, but some of the photos are too small, with too much empty white space on some pages, and the book focues too much on cultural events, like "celebrations". There's about 30+ pages of cultural celebrations, which I doubt any tourist goes to Roatan to see. That is followed by sports and fishing. Again, not terribly interesting to me. The best part of the book is the first half, and the 2nd half, in my opinion, needs to focus on something other than local celebrations, which are not that interesting to tourists. I assume this book is written for tourists, which is why it needs a new edition less about local events and more of interest to visitors. Good photos, though not all of them are really book-quality. There are some really interesting things in and around Roatan to see, and most of them are not in this book.Product details
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Roatan Magic Hidden Jewel of the Western Caribbean Thomas Tomczyk 9780982971406 Books Reviews
I visited Roatan three years ago - on a cruise - and could not believe my eyes. What a pristine beaches, what a quiet quaint place!
That magic is shown in the book by Thomas Tomczyk.
Wonderful photographs! I learned from the text and from photographs of "Roatan Magic" that the island has its tradition, habits, customs, colorful costumes, and a rich past.
I would like to go for a longer time and experience more. Thanks to the book, I plan to do so soon!
Roatan Magic is an excellent collection of photos that evokes curiosity, nostalgia and a sense of Roatan's unique culture. The book is divided into topical sections, from the island's geography and history to its celebrations and sports, with short informative essays beginning each section. Every glossy page, with photos of breathtaking landscapes or intimate moments of the islanders, tells the thousands of stories that occur every day in Roatan.
The book is high quality, in terms of binding and printing ,with both photos and layouts that are thoughtful and clean. The author's understanding and appreciation of Roatan and its people are palpable in the pictures included.
If Roatan is the "Hidden Jewel of the Western Caribbean," as the subtitle says, Roatan Magic's expansive collection of photographs capture the hidden gems which make it so. Buy this book for Caribbean enthusiasts or as a perfect souvenir of Roatan. It's well worth the cost.
I visited Roatan so I bought this book after returning home because I wished I had bought it while I was there. Makes perfect sense to me. The book is nice, but some of the photos are too small, with too much empty white space on some pages, and the book focues too much on cultural events, like "celebrations". There's about 30+ pages of cultural celebrations, which I doubt any tourist goes to Roatan to see. That is followed by sports and fishing. Again, not terribly interesting to me. The best part of the book is the first half, and the 2nd half, in my opinion, needs to focus on something other than local celebrations, which are not that interesting to tourists. I assume this book is written for tourists, which is why it needs a new edition less about local events and more of interest to visitors. Good photos, though not all of them are really book-quality. There are some really interesting things in and around Roatan to see, and most of them are not in this book.
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