The U.S. & British Virgin Islands - Fodor's

Experienced and first-time travelers alike rely on Fodor's Gold Guides for rich, reliable coverage the world over. Updated each year and containing a full-color, foldout Rand McNally map, a Fodor's Gold Guide is an essential tool for any kind of traveler. Smart travel tips and important contact info make planning your trip a breeze, and detailed coverage of sights, accommodations, and restaurants give you the info you need to make your experience enriching and hassle-free. If you only have room for one guide, this is the one for you.The best guide to the islands, updated every yearAll about St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. John, Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, Peter Island, Anegada, and morePointers on planning a dive, sail, or charter-boat vacationBeaches, beaches, beaches, plus tennis, golf, and cyclingAn insiders guide to duty-free shoppingTropical nights -- from salty dog saloons to elegant terracesWhere to stay and eat, no matter what your budgetBeachfront resorts, hillside inns, cottages and campgroundsBest bets for johnnycakes, callaloo, pepper pot soup, rum punch, and candlelight romanceFresh, thorough, practical -- from writers you can trustCosts, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousandsAll reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents21 pages of maps -- and dozens of great featuresImportant contacts, smart travel tipsFodor's ChoiceWhat's WhereFestivalsBackground essaysComplete indexExcerpted from Fodor's Caribbean '99