Lonely Planet Diving & Snorkeling US Virgin Islands [Paperback]

David Lauterborn (Author)

Book Description

Series: Diving & Snorkeling | Publication Date: November 1, 2002

Rolling green slopes, swaying palms and powdery beaches set the scene in America's little corner of the Caribbean. More than 2 million tourists a year visit the U.S. Virgin Islands, flocking here for the tropical climate, duty-free bargains and diving beneath warm, crystal-clear seas. Sites feature lush reefs, walls and intact wrecks that shelter more than 500 species of fish. Nondivers can snorkel atop coral gardens, visit an aquarium or tour the reefs on a 65ft submarine. This book describes 53 of the territory's best dive sites, with full-color photos throughout.

You'll get specific information on:
•Dive site topography and access
•Topside activities and attractions
•Common and hazardous marine life
•Dive shop and cruise line listings
•7 easy-to-read maps

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Best for curious and independent-minded travelers' --Wall Street Journal

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; 3 edition (November 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1740593243
• ISBN-13: 978-1740593243
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #938,645 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #73 in Books > Travel > Caribbean > Virgin Islands

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An informative and gorgeously presented travel guide, April 18, 2003

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Diving & Snorkeling US Virgin Islands (Paperback)

Now in an updated third edition, Diving & Snorkeling: U.S. Virgin Islands (including sites of St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix) is an informative and gorgeously presented travel guide which is profuse illustrated with full-color photographs detailing a wide variety of diving and snorkeling places and resources in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Along with a wealth of practical tips for getting around, what to bring, health and safety concerns, and more, Diving & Snorkeling: U.S. Virgin Islands is enthusiastically commended as being a brilliant and vibrant resource which packed from cover to cover with useful, accessible information for the diving and snorkeling enthusiast.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars NOT for SNORKELING !!!!!, July 26, 2005

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This review is from: Lonely Planet Diving & Snorkeling US Virgin Islands (Paperback)

I bought this book for our snorkeling trip to the US Virgin Islands and I was extremely disappointed with it. The snorkeling information in this book consists of a list of 11 of the "top snorkeling spots" that are the same common sites you see in any travel book or website.....it doesn't even describe them or give you any information on them. The dive site info consists of short descriptions of 53 sites in the USVI, which I would rate at fair to good (for diving). About a third of the book is about things like history, shopping, airlines, etc., which are much better covered by any travel guide. If you're looking for a snorkeling guide don't waste your money on this book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great companion, July 9, 2005

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kbt "kbt117" (Cincinnati, OH United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Diving & Snorkeling US Virgin Islands (Paperback)

We used this book a ton on our recent trip to the USVI. We were just snorkeling, and found the tips, sealife info and site information that helped us immensely. We fell in love with the VI and are looking forward to exploring more next summer. We just puchased the same book for the BVI and can't wait to go snorkeling next summer there!

This book has great photos and information - I'm so glad I brought it with us on our trip.