Alan Murphy

Aimed at intelligent and imaginative travelers of all ages and budgets, Footprint travel guides are synonymous with discovery and adventure. Each one assumes the journey-taker wants to escape the crowd and still experience the spirit of each country.-- "A Foot in the Door" summarizes the highlights of a trip, the characteristics of a country, and what to expect-- "Essentials" is a comprehensive survival inventory -- what to do in the event of a snakebite or what a shake of the finger may suggest-- "The Travel Zone" explains a locale in terms of its history and background, points the reader to sights in and around the area, and includes full listings and directories of services-- Footprint's fully indexed maps in both color and black and white are designed by its own cartographic team-- Lively, enlightening, respectful prose by writers who are hip to what's happening-- Compact size designed to fit into the traveler's pocket or bag-- Special travelproof construction with sturdy polyurethane binding that resists heat, humidity, and cold-- Provides a 16-page color section on the wildlife of this natural paradise-- Contains full details on ecotourism including information on bio-reserves-- Region-by-region coverage from San Jose to the southern Caribbean including how to budget time when it's tight

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