The Antigua and Barbuda Companion is the definitive guide and compulsory reading for any visitor to the twin islands. Exhaustively researched and compiled, this detailed, comprehensive and fascinating book is the result of two years work by Melanie Etherington, a long-term resident and devotee of the twin-islands of Antigua and Barbuda. Interesting "snippets" of the more unusual or unknown facts, helpful maps and colorful photography punctuate the in-depth practical information. There are also accounts of the islands' vibrant and extensive culture, history, ecology, environment, sporting life, eating, nightlife and other useful and enlightening subjects, complemented with an indispensable Appendix, creating a richly illustrated, lively publication for today's modern, inquisitive visitor. For those who may decide to settle permanently, this book offers advice on investing, banking, property and commercial aspects of the twin islands. With its captivating text and stunning color photography The Antigua and Barbuda Companion is an appealing read, which gives a unique insight into this paradise twin island state and also serves as the perfect memento, long after the tan has faded.