Product Description

Comprehensive coverage of both the US and British Virgin Islands, including St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix, Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, and more. Intriguing historical, ecological, and cultural facts bring the islands and their residents to life, while practical information smoothes the way for a stress-free vacation. Extensive coverage of the islands' protected natural areas both on land and underwater. This signature Hunter series targets travelers eager to explore the destination. Extensively researched and offering the very latest information, Adventure Guides are written by knowledgeable, experienced authors. The focus is on outdoor activities - hiking, biking, rock climbing, horseback riding, downhill skiing, parasailing, scuba diving, backpacking, and waterskiing, among others - and these user-friendly books provide all the details you need, including prices. The best local outfitters are listed, along with contact numbers, addresses and recommendations. A comprehensive introductory section provides background on history, geography, climate, culture, when to go, transportation and planning. These very readable guides then take a region-by-region approach, plunging into the very heart of each area and the adventures offered, giving a full range of accommodations, shopping, restaurants for every budget, and festivals. All books have town and regional maps.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1613513 in Books
• Published on: 2006-06-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 344 pages

From the Publisher
"These useful guides are highly recommended... " Library Journal

This signature Hunter series targets travelers eager to explore the destination. Extensively researched and offering the very latest

information, Adventure Guides are written by knowledgeable, experienced authors. The focus is on outdoor activities - hiking,

biking,rock climbing, horseback riding, downhill skiing, parasailing, scuba diving, backpacking, and waterskiing, among others -

and these user-friendly books provide all the details you need, including prices. The best local outfitters are listed, along with

contact numbers, addresses and recommendations. A comprehensive introductory section provides background on history,

geography, climate, culture, when to go, transportation and planning. These very readable guides then take a region-by-region

approach, plunging into the very heart of each area and the adventures offered, giving a full range of accommodations, shopping,

restaurants for every budget, and festivals. All books have town and regional maps; some have color photos. Fully indexed.

Customer Reviews

The ideal and recommended trip planner whether traveling on a budget or in luxury
One of the highly portable and information packed titles in the outstanding 'Pocket Adventure' travel guide series from Hunter Publishing, "Virgin Islands" by Lynn M. Sullivan covers the island destinations of St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix, Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, and the smaller islets. All of the usual guidebook information is compacted into a pocket size, user friendly reference including places to go, what to see, what to do, and where to stay. Enhanced with historical 'infobits', maps, information and advice, "Virgin Islands" is the ideal and recommended trip planner whether traveling on a budget or in luxury, on a day-trip or an extended vacation.

Excellent
"Recommended for visitors who want to research a trip ahead of time and take the book along for repeated reference. Covers the beautiful islands in the chain, from reefs, wrecks and eco-adventures to town attractions and places to stay. An excellent guide." The Bookwatch

What happened to the first four editions
I've been using Harry S. Pariser's Adventure Guide to the Virgin Islands in its previous editions, but this is not it. This is a completely new book, but one which is skimpy on background information and other features which made his such a joy to use. This book is just not the same."