A new edition of the only standalone guidebook on Haiti available, fully
updated and with expanded content reflecting Haiti's recent growth in
tourism, and packed with practical information covering everything from
accommodation, eateries and travel routes to wildlife and 'Vodou'. A
comprehensive section on conservation and natural history and insightful
information on Haiti's rich artistic, architectural and musical heritage
ensure nature lovers and cultural enthusiasts are well catered for. Paul
Clammer discusses the merits of Haitian rum, how to catch a
Port-au-Prince taptap (bus) and Graham Greene's connection with the
famous Hotel Oloffson. This new edition includes even more information
on living in Haiti, more festivals - from local fêtes to big
celebrations - and coverage of new tourism developments at the Citadelle
Henry (the largest fortress in the Americas and Haiti's first UNESCO
World Heritage site). Also provided are details of new museums either
under refurbishment or soon to open. Sharing the island of Hispaniola
with the Dominican Republic, Haiti is culturally the most African of
Caribbean countries, and one that is largely unknown to visitors, except
through popular clichés of aid dependency and Vodou culture. An early
pioneer of Caribbean tourism, since the earthquake of 2010 it has been
slowly repositioning itself as an exciting new travel destination.
Visitors will find historical sites to explore, hidden beaches, and a
proud people rebuilding their country and ready to welcome visitors once
more.
