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In 1928, a Pinkerton detective chases a Flagler treasure train toward Key West during the devastating Okeechobee Hurricane—neither reaches its destination. Decades later, investigative reporter Emerson Moore stumbles onto the mystery at a train museum in Ohio, just as he’s preparing to go undercover on a Cuba-to-Key West drug trafficking story. Drawn into a dangerous web of murder attempts and shifting identities, Moore must balance the hunt for long-lost treasure with the peril of exposing a ruthless Cuban drug lord. With the help of a defense contractor in the Keys and a determined ...

Learn Conversational Haitian Creole Vol. 2 is an audio course for beginners or for anyone who struggles with becoming fluent in Haitian Creole. The focus of this course is to practice speaking conversational Haitian Creole from the very first lesson. Each lesson contains useful everyday phrases related to a specific topic.

We travel to grow – our Adventure Guides show you how. Experience the places you visit more directly, freshly, intensely than you would otherwise – sometimes best done on foot, in a canoe, or through cultural adventures like art courses, cooking classes, learning the language, meeting the people, joining in the festivals and celebrations. This can make your trip life-changing, unforgettable. All of the detailed information you need is here about the hotels, restaurants, shopping, sightseeing.

FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE CRUISE From Cumbria to the Caribbean... Travel to Barbados with Jo and Hattie... Top Recommended Holiday Read Thomson Holidays Flying solo again in their middle years, can life really begin again for Jo and Hattie? Is there hope for the newly single baby boomers and can romance happen? Continuing the Coffee Tea... series, join Jo and Hattie as they romp into their future and prove that anything is possible! Coffee Tea The Caribbean & Me is a stand-alone read but also the sequel to Coffee Tea The Gypsy & Me which shot to #3 on Amazon and was E-Book of the week in The ...

In 2007 the Windjammer Company, at one time the world’s largest sailing ship company, collapsed and millions in paid customer’s funds disappeared. Created by Mike Burke in 1947, the windjammer company, also known as ‘Burke’s Navy, was a rough recruit of mismatched sailors and once derelict sailing ships, all of whom Burke gave another chance. When he was asked to investigate the strange demise of the Windjammer Company back in 2009, the writer was immediately drawn into the world of corporate intrigue and sibling rivalry. In Capturing the Last American Pirates, the author has ...

Greater Than a Tourist: Jamaica by Alex Clennon offers the inside scoop on Jamaica. As part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you tips from someone who lives at your next travel destination. In this audiobook, you'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your trip. Travel like a local. Slow down and get to know the people and the culture of a place. By the time you finish this audiobook, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your next destination.

This book narrates a 16-day cruise aboard the Island Princess, traversing the Panama Canal from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale. The author meticulously details the ship's luxurious amenities and services, focusing on personal experience. The journey includes full transit through the Panama Canal's historic locks and exploration of five diverse port cities: Puerto Vallarta (Mexico), Puerto Quetzal (Guatemala), Puntarenas (Costa Rica), Fuerte Amador (Panama, for Panama City), and Cartagena (Colombia). Each port visit provides opportunities for cultural immersion and unique adventures. A ...

Pirates, parrots, hurricanes, and Himalayas. Stalked by jaguars in the jungle of Guatemala! Will they survive pirates off Costa Rica? How does he escape war in Kashmir? Hanging out with Jim Morrison, surviving a huge tornado at sea, saving the life of a lone fisherman helpless in a storm… Whether you are a landlubber or sailor, an armchair adventurer or world traveler, you'll understand why everyone said he should write a book…

Ignoring the usual cruise ship option, Jason Smart visits the Caribbean by air. Utilising the services of much-maligned Liat Airlines, he hops between the islands. Starting in Barbados and ending in Suriname, Jason Smart's latest light-hearted travelogue takes in the beauty, nature and history of ten independent Caribbean nations, focusing upon their capital cities. He observes hummingbirds in Trinidad, visits a Hollywood film set in St Vincent, witnesses a beating in St Lucia, walks around an old slave market in St Kitts, is almost rained out in Antigua, and sees hurricane damage in ...

"5 Stars - Must Read" Sarah Hinrichs, Reedsy Discovery A honeymoon in paradise turns perilous in this riveting seaside mystery. A tropical vacation transforms into a web of danger and deception when an author and his manuscript vanish. Is his thriller about money laundering in the Caribbean too close to the truth? With the stakes high and time ticking, Private Investigator Liz Adams and her new husband, Brad, along with their truth-sniffing Labrador, Duke, partner with the local authorities to unravel a multitude of crimes. As they search for clues, the newlyweds explore the delights of the...

In this introspective travelogue, author, speaker, and adventurer Heidi Siefkas shares her transition out of the corporate world's Cubicle Land to life on the road in Cuba and beyond. Heidi highlights another side of Cuba as well as perspective gained from years of travel to the once-forbidden island. Along the way, she seizes opportunities for adventure in Kauai, Italy, Peru, New Zealand, Australia, and other far-flung places, but always returning to Cuba for more.

Costa Rica Trivia Discover the Secrets of Costa Rica: A Journey Through Nature, Culture, and the Pura Vida Spirit Costa Rica may be small on the map… but it’s overflowing with remarkable stories, astonishing wildlife, and fascinating cultural traditions. Did you know this tiny country holds nearly 6% of the world’s biodiversity? Or that some of its volcanoes are still quietly shaping the landscape today? Costa Rica Trivia is a lively collection of surprising facts, curious history, and little-known details that reveal the deeper character of one of the world’s most beloved ...

What comes out of your mouth can be very powerful. Words can hurt, and words can heal. What goes into your mouth is equally powerful. A healthy body feeds a healthy mind. A healthy mind speaks only what is good, beautiful and clean. Microdacism is not only about the mind and spirit but, also, about the body.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist book is for you. Greater Than a Tourist - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic tells you about Santo Domingo, the capital city of Dominican Republic. When the island was first discovered by Christopher Columbus, it was called La Hispaniola. The island was then divided into two countries with Dominican Republic on the east side of the island and Haiti to the west.

Sometimes in life you may get to live some of your dreams. Sometimes in life, you get to step briefly outside of time. Standing on the front gallery on St. Croix, looking across the channel toward distant islands, it’s impossible not to wonder what lies beyond those small shapes on the horizon. On clear days, Tortola and the scattered islands of the British Virgin Islands appear like pearls tossed across the sea — close enough to imagine, far enough to dream about. That curiosity turned into reality when friends Dan and Julie welcomed us aboard their catamaran Kindred Spirit, sailing ...

STAY THIRSTY PRESS PROUDLY PRESENTS: MYSTICAL TIMES AT NOEL COWARD'S – NIGHTS AND DAYS IN JAMAICA “Embraces Jamaica with a mystical sense … the atmosphere, a sensory adventure garnished with playfulness. A rare achievement.” -- Alexander Blackburn, Academy of American Poets Award, International Peace Writing Prize, Author of The Fire Within and The Emergence of Frank Waters: A Critical Reader. Award-winning, bestselling author, folklorist and storyteller, Gerald Hausman recounts his days in the mid-1980's when he and his wife had a school at the foot of Firefly Hill on the North ...

Greater Than a Tourist: San Juan, Puerto Rico by Melissa Tait offers the inside scope on San Juan. As a part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who lives at your next travel destination. In this audiobook, you'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your stay. Greater Than a Tourist is a series of travel books written by locals. Travel like a local.

Step into the heart of the African wilderness where laughter echoes through the tall grass, friendships bloom under starlit skies, and the jungle becomes a school of life. S’More Happiness is a captivating, emotionally rich, and delightfully humorous adventure that follows a group of Indian campers who land in the majestic savannas of Kenya seeking more than just a safari—they’re on a journey toward joy, healing, and unforgettable memories. From cheeky pranks and moody teens to soul-searching hikes and heartwarming lion cub encounters, every chapter reveals a new shade of happiness. ...

Caribbean Security Threats: A threat assessment for islands of the Caribbean This book was written in 2018 and talks about the multitude of security issues affecting the Caribbean and the problems stemming from the criminal state of Venezuela. Most people’s view of the Caribbean and its more than 7,000 individual islands is that of a tropical paradise: blue seas, white sand beaches, and palm trees. To some extent this is accurate, but what most tourists and visitors either don’t see or are prevented from seeing is the real situation. The Caribbean has always been and continues to be a ...

Sailing, surf, sun, and maybe a bit of rum mixed in. Whether Jack Sparrow is your idol or there’s something about the turquoise sky almost as brilliant as the turquoise water, living the Caribbean lifestyle is a dream for many. Maybe you first caught the island bug during a Caribbean cruise, or perhaps you found yourself sitting in front of the television, watching another episode of House Hunters: International and were instantly jealous of the guests shopping for homes in the Dominican Republic. Moving to the Caribbean doesn't need to be some distant dream. It very much can become your ...