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Frommer's Virgin Islands (4th ed) (Paperback)

by Darwin Porter (Author), Danforth Prince (Author)
Key Phrases: sea bed, tutto bene, individual island chapters, Virgin Islands, Charlotte Amalie, Road Town (more...)
3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)


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Editorial Reviews

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One hundred or so islands make up the Virgin Islands group. Some are governed by the U.S., some by the British, and all offer green hills, the best temperatures in the West Indies, and some of the lowest humidity levels in the Caribbean. So if the answer to your Caribbean vacation question is the Virgin Islands, the next questions are where in the Virgins, and what to do once you get there. Toward that end, Frommer's Virgin Islands guide delineates the differences, in character and topography and overall ambiance, between the various islands, helping you select the destinations that suit you (and your budget) best. First, there's the choice between British and American, then there are criteria such as deluxe versus rustic, hopping nightlife versus quiet isolation, pristine beaches or vibrant snorkeling. The "Best Of" section further aids selection, with lists of exceptional beaches, snorkeling, dive sites, golf courses, restaurants, nature walks, honeymoon resorts, and places to get away from it all. Once you've chosen your island, you have but to browse the specific chapter to see hotels, dining, and sights, outdoor recreations, shopping, and nightlife. There's a brief history of each island, a look at the flora and fauna, and an essential Fast Facts page listing details such as area code, currency exchange, doctors, newspapers, and liquor laws. Why lug along a huge Caribbean tome? The slender Frommer's Virgin Islands volume offers more detailed information for less. --Stephanie Gold --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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This complete guide to both the U.S. and British Virgin Islands is packed with candid reviews of the best accommodations in all price ranges; full details on beaches, cruises, diving, snorkeling, sailing, deep-sea fishing, and more; and extensive shopping coveragesince St. Thomas is the shopping mecca of the Caribbean.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 227 pages
  • Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company; 4th edition (June 23, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0028616413
  • ISBN-13: 978-0028616414
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,265,203 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Completely Wrong, August 28, 2000
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We just returned from a trip to St. Thomas. We stayed at Saphire Beach Resort based on the ratings in Frommers - "One of the best resorts on the island" and "one of the best restaurants". Saphire Beach resort is one of the worst resorts we have every been to. Service is very poor - sometimes rude. Staff could not provide much insight into activities at the resort itself - let alone the rest of the islands. The food at the restaurant is awful - we actually got sick - we think from eating spoiled food there.

Several great resaurants that we found later were not even listed in Frommers (Whale of a Tale in Red Hook, and Blue Moon Cafe at Secret Harbor).

Don't buy this book, and don't go anywhere near Saphire Beach Resort.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great !, December 21, 1999
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This book covers all essentials for travel to the Virgin Islands. It is much more in-depth than Fodor's & seems more updated. Fodor's 2000 edition is a little outdated. The 1st time I went to the BVI, I took this book & it really helped. It is an excellent resource to the beaches, shopping, & places to stay. Even though I have been to the BVI several times, this summer I am taking this new updated 5th edition for reference
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2.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointing..., August 17, 2003
By debonair (Washington, DC USA) - See all my reviews
I thought I was pretty good at picking them but man, was I off this time. It's hard to tell when you've never been to the location before but after a week on St. Thomas and St. John, I wish I would've read all these others reviews before I bought this book. I was very disappointed. There were SO MANY unacceptable errors in this book. Maps were wrong...there's an error on the St. John map that shows a road when actually it's only a walking trail. There were typos that got us lost in the city. The reviews weren't accurate at all. Places where it read "live carribean music nightly" were false. The restaurants never had a live band!
Please consider purchasing another publication unless you don't mind wasting your money.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Typical nuts and bolts...
Definately suitable for getting from point A to point B. If you are seeking more local knowledge of St. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Daniel Bromenschenkel

4.0 out of 5 stars Frommers Travel Guide
Was very helpful in planning my honeymoon to the Virgin Islands. Very informative and reader friendly
Published 9 months ago by Jenna Kay

5.0 out of 5 stars Great! Very Informative
Thanks for the awesome message sent to my email! I will enjoy my adventure there = )
Published 13 months ago by mojo2008

5.0 out of 5 stars Frommer's Virgin Islands (Frommer's Complete)
This book provided valuable information in preparation for my first-time cruise to the Virgin Islands. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good reference book.
I alway buy both Frommers and Fodors books when I go shoot a new DVD in this case, "The Best Virgin Island Beaches" here on Amazon. Read more
Published on December 15, 2004 by G. Voevodsky

1.0 out of 5 stars uncommonly poor for Frommers
I bought this book for a recent trip to the British Virgin Islands, having used Frommer's guides on several vacations in the past. Read more
Published on January 5, 2002

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
I have used Frommer's books on several recent vacations, and have typically found them quite useful and easily filled-in. Read more
Published on August 20, 2001 by K. Fromal

4.0 out of 5 stars Best Available Book on the Virgin Islands
My wife and I just got back from our 3 1/2 week honeymoon in the Virgin Islands. We island hopped, starting in St. Croix, then moved on to St. Read more
Published on August 15, 2000 by F. Lybrand

2.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the shipping charges
This book is a definite non buy. We relied on it and had major issues. Some of the information was flat out wrong. Read more
Published on August 2, 2000 by Mark Chapa

3.0 out of 5 stars Good info, but not so easy to use
I bought this book because it had more detailed info about the Virgin Islands than any of the other books in the store. Read more
Published on June 18, 2000 by Leanna

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