Frommer's EasyGuide to the Virgin Islands

by Alexis Lipsitz-Flippin

Overview

Quick to read, light to carry with expert advice in all price ranges, Frommer's EasyGuide to St.Thomas, St.Croix and St. John 2014 is the complete up-to-date reference for travelers who want to maximize their stay in the smartest, most efficient way. With Frommer's trademark candid and accessible expertise, this invaluable guide offers reviews in a wide array of choices available including lodging, sightseeing, shopping, dining and entertainment. It includes insider tips based on time constraints and interests, complete with practical advice and suggested itineraries. With user-friendly features it offers tips on excellent values, special moments,honeymoons or traveling with kids and overrated experiences and includes the best seafood, people-watching and the best places to connect with nature, snorkeling and diving.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781628870695
Publisher:	FrommerMedia
Publication date:	09/22/2014
Series:	Easy Guides
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	256
File size:	14 MB
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About the Author

Alexis Lipsitz-Flippin is a well-known expert on the Caribbean region. She is the author of several Frommer's travel guides and resides in Manhattan.

Table of Contents

1 The Best of the Virgin Island 1

2 Suggested Itineraries 10

The U.S. Virgin islands in 10

Days 10

The British Virgin Islands in 10

Days 15

Island-Hopping for 10

Days 16

3 The Virgin Islands in Context 18

The Islands in Brief 18

The Virgin Islands Today 24

Looking Back: Virgin Islands History 25

Dateline 26

The Virgin Islands in Popular Culture 31

Eating & Drinking 34

When to Go 36

The Virgin Islands Calendar of Events 37

Responsible Travel 40

4 St. Thomas 42

Essentials 42

Fast Facts: St Thomas 48

Where to Stay 49

Where to Eat 59

Exploring St. Thomas 67

Walking Tour: Charlotte Amalie 73

Shopping 81

St. Thomas After Dark 84

5 St. Croix 87

Essentials 87

Fast Facts: St. Croix 92

Where to Stay 93

Where to Eat 99

Exploring St. Croix 106

Walking Tour: Christiansted 111

Shopping 117

St. Croix After Dark 119

Side Trip to Buck Island 119

6 St. John 121

Essentials 121

Fast Facts: St. John 124

Where to Stay 125

Where to Eat 130

Exploring St. John 136

Shopping 141

St. John After Dark 142

7 The British Virgin Island 144

Essentials 144

Tortola 149

Fast Facts: Tortola 154

Virgin Gorda 1 72

Fast Facts: Virgin Gorda 174

Jost Van Dyke 181

Anegada 185

Peter Island 188

Guana Island 189

8 Planning Your Trip to the Virgin Island 191

Index 211