Frommer's Portable Virgin Islands [Paperback]

Darwin Porter (Author), Danforth Prince (Author)

Book Description

Series: Frommer's Portable | Publication Date: September 22, 2009

Frommer's Portable Virgin Islands

See the very best of the Virgin Islands

Insider tips on having the best island experiences, from finding idyllic beaches to exploring historic forts and churches.

Detailed maps throughout

• Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information

• Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife

• Insider tips from local expert authors

Find travel news & deals, expert advice,and connect with fellow travelers at Frommers.com

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer’s, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer’s. Your guide to a world of travel experience.

Put the Best of the Virgin Islands in Your Pocket

• With insider tips on the best beaches and diving spots.
• Outspoken opinions on what’s worth your time and what’s not.
• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
• Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
• The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews.

Excerpted from Frommer’s Virgin Islands, 7th Edition --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

A native of North Carolina, <b>Darwin Porter</b> was a bureau chief for the <i>Miami Herald</i> when he was 21 and later worked in television advertising. A veteran travel writer, he is the author of numerous best-selling Frommer's guides, including those to The Bahamas and Bermuda. He is assisted by <b>Danforth Prince</b>, formerly of the Paris Bureau of <i>The New York Times</i>. They have been frequent travelers to the Caribbean for years, and are intimately familiar with what's good there and what isn't. They have also written <i>Frommer's Caribbean from $70 a Day</i>, the most candid and up-to-date guide to budget vacations on the market. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 5 edition (September 22, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470470607
• ISBN-13: 978-0470470602
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #282,719 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #24 in Books > Travel > Caribbean > Virgin Islands

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great travel book, September 7, 2011

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This review is from: Frommer's Portable Virgin Islands (Paperback)

this is a great portable version of those huge travel books. it has all the essentials plus a lot more. perfect for your carry on or backpack to have readily available for refference