D & S US Virgin Islands (Diving & Snorkeling) (Paperback)

~ David Lauterborn (Author)

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Product Description

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 65 ft 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

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.com Sales Rank: #807,925 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Shark Man - See all my reviews

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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Sea Stars, July 25, 2006

By	A Thoughtful Reader (Arlington, VA United States) - See all my reviews

Thoroughly researched and thoughtfully constructed, this book offers something for everyone interested in exploring the amazing underwater landscapes of the USVI. Beginning divers and snorkelers will appreciate the overview of practicalities about how to get there, various underwater options, and other things to do when your extremities start to get pruney from all that time in the water.

More expert divers and those already familiar with the area can flip right to the heart of the book and delve into the descriptions of the many dive/snorkel sites. On our recent trip we stuck entirely with St. John, and I heartily agree with the author's assessment that Leinster Bay is one of the best snorkeling spots on the island. We can't wait to go back.

My only recommendation for the 2nd edition of the book would be to include even more sites accessible from shore for those spur-of-the-moment snorkeling expeditions.

We will definitely be bringing this book along on our next trip to the USVI!