Sun, surf, rum, reggae...yes, the Caribbean clichés are all true - and who are we to argue? We like a beachside mojito as much as the next traveller. But there's so much more to these 7000-plus islands: just check out this guide. Volcanoes and backcountry hikes, festivals and fascinating regional history - we've got the Caribbean covered.

This guide includes coverage of: The Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, Cuba, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, Anguilla, St Martin/Sin Maarten, St Barthelemy, Saba, Sint Eustatius, St Kitts & Nevis, Antigua & Barbuda, Montserrat, Guadeloupe, Dominica, Martinique, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Barbados, Grenada, Trinidad & Tobago, Arub, Bonaire & Curacao.

    Maps of the islands
    Special chapter on diving and snorkelling for all skill levels
    Local voices: interviews with locals shed light on Caribbean culture and quirks
    All-new colour highlights section
    Recommended accommodation