Havelock Island

Havelock Island in the South Andaman cluster is one of the lesser known gems of the Indian Ocean. It has been fully explored and aided by 12 colour maps, the first ever comprehensive coverage of the isle. Also included are a reef guide, ornithological handbook, and a survey of surrounding dive sites. Treetop is a new and experimental series drawn from real travel experiences, by contributors writing with the most localised destinations in mind. The books – of which this is the first – are designed to serve as intrepid and knowing companions to those venturing into and beyond the regular tourist circuit. Treat them as the ghosts of travellers past – your very own sherpa, chaperon and guide. You would do well to think of this book as a travelogue, filled with precisely the sort of uncommon but helpful observations that make a holiday all the more memorable. Because, sometimes, the most beautiful neck in the woods is a couple hundred yards away from where everyone else thinks it is.