Explore The Virgin Islands by Harry S. Pariser

7th Edition, June 2008
Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: Manatee Press
Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches


Crashing waves on white sand beaches. Dining on baked lobster at a seaside cafe. Hiking trails in one of America's most special national parks. Diving and snorkeling in pristine waters. Crawling between huge boulders at The Baths on Virgin Gorda. Sailing from island to island. Gourmet meals at fine resorts and camping under palm trees. Touring botanical gardens, restored plantation homes, and shopping for duty-free bargains. These are but a few of the things the Virgin Islands have to offer visitors.

Author Harry Pariser covers every nook and cranny of the United States and British Virgin Islands. He guides you through a wealth of fascinating information - including history, government, economics, and the island's myriad flora and fauna - and provides in-depth coverage of restaurants, accommodations, tours, attractions, entertainment, transportation and more. You'll find valuable suggestions on how to spend your limited time. It offers nuggets and details found nowhere else!

The most comprehensive guide to the Virgin Islands introduces visitors to the entire scope of attractions and facilities in the U.S. and British Virgin Islands and contains information found nowhere else. Included in this guide: * outdoor activities and all water sports including diving, snorkeling, and surfing * complete coverage of all levels of accomodations * 30 color photos, 32 maps, and 100+ illustrations and photos * hundreds of web sites and e-mail addresses * FAX and 800 numbers. * where to stay, eat, shop, play and sightsee * maps, cultural insights, environmental concerns, history, and candid observations * charts and sidebars which contain delicious tidbits not found in other guidebooks, such as * list of Most Romantic Places to Kiss on St. Croix * CoffeeBreak Time on St. Thomas * Archaeology on St. John

"Comprehensive and Accurate"
- Stanley Selengut, Chair, National Park System Commission on Sustainability and founder, Maho Bay Camps, St. John, USVI

"One of the best writers about the Caribbean region"
-Travel Books Review

"This versatile book will appeal not only to first-time visitors, but to seasoned Virgin Island vacationers as well. Nicely organized and easy to follow. Color photographs and detailed maps round out this comprehensive guidebook."
-Tammassee.com

"...right on target.... Pack it, read it, use it---the book won't disappoint."
-Gay Nagle Myers, Travel Weekly

About the author: Harry S. Pariser has authored ten travel guides to Central American and Caribbean destinations. He is the recipient of the Lowell Thomas Award (Best Guidebook - 1995 Silver) from the Society of American Travel Writers for The Adventure Guide to Barbados. His articles have appeared in The San Jose Mercury News, Caribbean Travel & Life, The Japan Times, Costa Rica Outlook, Weissmann's Travel Reports, and other publications. Mr. Pariser resides in San Francisco, California.