Evolving through various editions during the past 15 years, Harry S Pariser's 'Explore the Virgin Islands' has grown in content and stature to become the premier travel guidebook to the US and British Virgin Islands. Award-winning journalist Pariser details sights, hotels and resorts, and restaurants and activities in these islands. In addition, he writes thoughtfully about coral reefs, flora and fauna, history, festivals and events and conduct. He covers sailing, kayaking, horseback riding, car rentals, diving, snorkelling, plantation ruins and museums, camping, hiking, and other topics. Information here is found nowhere else. Included are 30 colour photographs, 32 maps, and over a hundred illustrations and black and white photographs. Hundreds of web sites and e-mail addresses are listed.
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" Harry Pariser's guide is a great help..." -- Amazon.com
"... a compact, versatile, illustrated, and 'user friendly' guide... Explore The Virgin Islands is highly recommended. -- Midwest Book Review
"...the most personalized and comprehensive guide I have read. It is a must for anyone visiting St. John." -- Anne Marie Porter, USVI Wedding Minister
"After decades of living in the Virgin Islands, I am amazed at how much new information I could glean ....." -- St. Thomas Source
"Comprehensive and Accurate" -- Stanley Selengut, Chair, National Park System Commission on Sustainability and founder, Maho Bay Lodge, St. John, USVI
"If it's in the Virgin Islands, it's covered in this handbook. It's the next best thing to being there,..." -- Fearless.com
"One of the best writers about the Caribbean region" -- Travel Books Review
"Will appeal not only to first-time visitors, but also to seasoned Virgin Island vacationers. Nicely organized and easy to follow." -- Tammassee.com
"very thorough guide ....It's definitive -- and very welcome in guidebook land." -- Travel Weekly
A quality book that covers all aspects...it's all here and well done. -- San Diego Tribune
"... a compact, versatile, illustrated, and 'user friendly' guide... Explore The Virgin Islands is highly recommended. -- Midwest Book Review
"...the most personalized and comprehensive guide I have read. It is a must for anyone visiting St. John." -- Anne Marie Porter, USVI Wedding Minister
"After decades of living in the Virgin Islands, I am amazed at how much new information I could glean ....." -- St. Thomas Source
"Comprehensive and Accurate" -- Stanley Selengut, Chair, National Park System Commission on Sustainability and founder, Maho Bay Lodge, St. John, USVI
"If it's in the Virgin Islands, it's covered in this handbook. It's the next best thing to being there,..." -- Fearless.com
"One of the best writers about the Caribbean region" -- Travel Books Review
"Will appeal not only to first-time visitors, but also to seasoned Virgin Island vacationers. Nicely organized and easy to follow." -- Tammassee.com
"very thorough guide ....It's definitive -- and very welcome in guidebook land." -- Travel Weekly
A quality book that covers all aspects...it's all here and well done. -- San Diego Tribune
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Crashing waves on white sand beaches. Dining on baked lobster at a seaside cafe. Hiking trails in one of America1s 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 island1s myriad flora and fauna -- and provides in-depth coverage of restaurants, accommodations, tours, attractions, entertainment, transportation and more. You1ll find valuable suggestions on how to spend your limited time. It offers nuggets and details found nowhere else!
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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Buy this before you go!,
By Sandie L. Brown (Virgin Islands) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Explore the Virgin Islands Fifth Edition (Paperback)
If you are planning on traveling to the US Virgin Islands, this is a must have book. As a resident of St. John for several years, I found that Mr. Pariser's book was full of more than just spots for tourists to find a good deal, or a great beach, or a nice hiking trail. It was packed with familiar and particular details that make the Virgin Islands a great place to vacation. His knowledge of the local people, the food, the island slang, the little nooks and crannies is thorough and all right on the money. Make sure to bring this book with you to discover all the places he talks about and you will really see the Virgin Islands from a great point of view.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Explore the Virgin Islands Fifth Edition (Paperback)
(Planeta.com Journal) - This new guidebook covers all the angles for visitors to the U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix). Harry Pariser is one of our favorite authors and has also written about Costa Rica and Barbados. The travel essentials are well documented. Harry points out destinations for the nature tourist such as the St. Croix Aquarium and provides a guide to local plants and animals. Excellent!
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Useful book and very practical!,
By True Traveler "truetraveler" (New York City) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Explore the Virgin Islands Fifth Edition (Paperback)
Having lived on St. John for 20 years, it was fun to learn new information about this special island from Explore the Virgin Islands. Mr Pariser has hiked the trails and met the people. His book is the most personalized and comprehensive guide I have read. It is a must for anyone visiting S. John. Pariser's most complete guide is unique and fits easily into your beach bag or backpack. If you're planning on visiting the USVI , and St. John in particular, be sure to take this guide along!
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