Fodor's
Caribbean 2004
Author: Fodor's
Published: 2003

Fodor's Gold Guides:

• New two-color interiors make it easier to find the information you need.
• Fodor's Choice ratings tell what not to miss.
• Hotel and restaurant reviews cover all budgets.
• New ¢ sign category flags the best budget options.
• Multi-day itineraries help readers build the right trip for them.
  
• Smart Travel Tips, a complete chapter packed with contacts and great advice.

Best Places
to Stay in
the Caribbean, Sixth Edition
Authors: Bill Jamison, Cheryl Alters Jamison
Published: 6th edition, 2000

Customer Review: Just the right book - I got this book when planning a 20th anniversary trip to the Caribbean with my husband. I hadn't been to the Caribbean before and was overwhelmed by the choices. The book helped me narrow down my choice to two wonderful hotels on Grenada, an island I had never thought of visiting. The book's descriptions are vivid and accurate. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title - Reviewer: syates13 from New York, USA, March 21, 2003

100 Best
Resorts of
the Caribbean, 5th
Author: Kay Showker
Published: 5th edition 2002

Book Description: This full-color guide to top 100 Caribbean resorts. Features the best resorts--not necessarily the hightest priced. Information on ambience, accommodations, amenities, dining, sports, and more is included.

Customer Review: A great guide - We bought this book to help us plan our Caribbean vacation. The reviews were very informative and gave enough detail on the different resorts to help us make an informed decision. ... The author provides phone numbers and web addresses to enable you to get more information on a particular place. The end result? We found a terrific resort that lived up to all our expectations. A beachfront cottage on a quiet stretch of Caribbean beach which we plan to visit every year. I would not hesitate to use this book again to find another Caribbean resort, but we've already found our slice of heaven. Reviewer: A reader from chicago, il, May 8, 2000

Caribbean
Vacations 2 Ed:
How to Create
Your Own Tropical Adventure
by Karl Luntta
Published: 2nd edition 2001

Book Description: In a region so exotic and diverse, many travelers feel overwhelmed and unqualified to plan their own Caribbean visits. Karl Luntta helps readers find the islands that best suit their interests by pointing out the top locales for diving, sportfishing, hiking, golfing, shopping, festivals, and relaxing. Whether readers want to hike to the mist-shrouded summit of Saba's Mt. Scenery, sun themselves on a pink-sand Barbuda beach, discover the perfect patisserie on Martinique, or "jump up" at Trinidad's famous frenetic Carnival, Caribbean Vacations provides in-depth information on all aspects of the islands. Easy-to-use and full of tips, this book puts readers in control of the perfect getaway.

Caribbean
Hiking: A
Walking and
Hiking Guide to Twenty-Nine of the Caribbean's Best Islands
by M. Timothy O'Keefe
Published: 2001

Book Description: Want to explore boiling lakes, cool off beneath pristine waterfalls, and indulge in real Caribbean cuisine? Then get out of the water, swap your swimsuit for hiking shorts, your flip-flops for walking shoes, and get into the island. As your hiking guide, M. Timothy O'Keefe takes you beyond the clamor and commercialism into the heart and soul of the largely ignored hinterlands of 30 spectacular islands.

Island by island, from the Caymans to Trinidad, make your Caribbean Hiking experience pleasurable with: maps and detailed descriptions of how to locate and enjoy each hike; the region's plants and trees identified as well as their dangers and uses; advice to stay healthy on the islands; a wide variety of hikes, from city walks to mountain ascents; concise, colorful histories of each island. No matter which island you visit, Caribbean Hiking makes it easy for you to enjoy the laid-back tropical atmosphere while you hike the many exotic jungles, mountains, and beautiful beaches that beckon the curious and adventurous traveler. (6 x 9, 416 pages, b&w photos, maps)

The Caribbean:
A Walking and
Hiking Guide
by Leonard M. Adkins
Published: 3rd Edition 1998

Customer Review: Took me to places I would never have known about - After having bought Adkins' "Appalachian Trail: A Visitor's Companion," I thought I would give his guide to walking the Caribbean a try. Thoroughly researched, the book directed me to some of the best walks and hikes I've ever had. Using it, my vacation became an exploration of isolated and uncrowded beaches, desert landscapes, wet rain forests and steaming volcanoes. As examples: on Dominica, I caught a glimpse of the endangered Sisserou parrot, on Saba I followed century-old step trails and in the British Virgin Islands walked completely around an island without seeing another person. If you are unsure of venturing out on your own, local guide companies are identified. For those who want less of an adventure or who only have a few hours (such as cruise ship passengers), Adkins has included walking tours of the historic port towns and botanical gardens. He even directs you to beaches where you and everyone else is permitted to enjoy the sun sans clothing. As far as I know, this is the only book dedicated exclusively to walking and hiking the islands.- Reviewer: Jim from West Virginia, US, May 4, 2001

Caribbean:
Adventures
in Nature
by Michael Defreitas

Book Description: This guide is for people who want to get away from tourist-filled resorts and restaurants and get close to the things that make the Caribbean so special -- unspoiled beaches, teeming coral reefs, abundant tropical wildlife, and friendly people. Covering all the major islands and island groups plus Puerto Rico and Cuba, Caribbean: Adventures in Nature zeroes in on each locale's natural history and culture and presents scores of excursions and activities -- from kayaking and bird-watching to caving and archaeological tours -- not found in other guides.

A Traveler's
Guide to
Caribbean History
by Don Dachner, Dene Dachner
Published: 1997

From the Author: One of the Caribbean adventures you will experience when you leave your cruise ship or island resort will be to venture alone or with a guide for an island historical tour. You will discover a lost but not forgotten past. This book will enrich this Caribbean experience by helping you to appreciate and understand what lies behind the curtain of time. It will help you to "Step Into The Past".

Book Description: This book is written in two parts. Part 1 covers the history of the region in general. You can get an overview of Caribbean history in just 68 pages. Part 2 covers the history of 19 of the islands that were major players during the region's historical development.

Frommer's
Portable
Virgin Islands
Authors: Darwin Porter , Danforth Prince
Published: 2003

Book Description: Frommer's Portable Guides offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a Frommer's Complete Guide--but in a concise, pocket-sized format.

Perfect for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn't want to wade through or carry a full-size guidebook, this series selects the very best choices in all price categories and takes you straight to the top sights. Get the latest on hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, sports, shopping, and nightlife in a nutshell in these lightweight, inexpensive guides.

Explore the
Virgin Islands
Fifth Edition
Author: Harry S. Pariser
Published: 2002

Take the advise of those readers who know & love the islands, and who are residents - buy this book before you come --and -- even if you live here and think you know it all -- buy the book and discover familiar places in a new light, and new places you were unaware of.
Harry Pariser knows these islands, likes the people and has hiked the trails. Let him tell you about island food, island lingo and island etiquette while you explore, shop, wine and dine using this neat book as your guide.
From the Author
This is not like any other guide to the Virgin Islands because it gives you a great deal of background information on history and culture as well as the information you need to plan your trip. There are many photos, charts, web sites, and e-mails. Maps include dive sites as well as attractions and beaches. Online updates are also available, as is a message board.

Fodor's US &
British Virgin Islands:
The Guide for All Budgets,
Where to Stay, Eat, and Explore On and Off the Beaten Path
Author: Fodor's (Author)
Published: 16th edition 2002

Inside Flap Copy: No matter what your budget or whether it's your first trip or fifteenth, Fodor's Gold Guides get you where you want to go. In this completely up-to-date guide our experts who live in the Virgin Islands give you the inside track, showing you all the things to see and do -- from must-see sights to off-the-beaten-path adventures, from shopping to outdoor fun. Fodor's US & British Virgin Islands shows you hundreds of hotel and restaurant choices in all price ranges -- from budget-friendly B&Bs to luxury hotels, from casual eateries to the hottest new restaurants, complete with thorough reviews showing what makes each place special. The Smart Travel Tips A to Z section helps you take care of the nitty gritty with essential local contacts and great advice -- from how to take your mountain bike with you to what to do in an emergency. Plus, web links and mix-and-match itineraries make planning a snap

Best of the
British Virgin Islands:
An Indispensable Guide
for Anyone Visiting Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, Anegada, Cooper, Guana, and All Other BVI Destinations, Third Edition
Author: Pamela Acheson
Published: 2003

Book Description
Brimming with insider hints and local information, this third edition guide has been updated and expanded to cover all of the British Virgin Islands in detail. Shared are tips such as where to find the most spectacular scenic drives, deserted beaches, hidden snorkeling spots, and the best locales for live, local music. Also covered are the best restaurants, resorts, inns, and private villas of the islands, as well as activities from sailing and horseback riding to nature walks and day trips to other islands.

Customer Review: A must-have for a trip to the BVI - We took this book with us on our recent trip to Virgin Gorda in the BVI, and we were amazed at how accurate the information was. We went to many places on Virgin Gorda recommended in Acheson's book and were thrilled that her reviews were so on-target. Would highly recommend this book to anyone planning a trip to the British Virgin Islands, and especially to Virgin Gorda. - Reviewer: A reader from Gainesville, FL United States, March 31, 2003

St. John
On Foot
and By Car
Authors: Rebecca S. Koladis, Randall S. Koladis
Published: 2001

St. John On Foot And By Car is an informative and entertaining guidebook featuring 4 self-guided walking and motor tours of the history, culture and natural beauty of St. John, US Virgin Islands. There is information on hiking trails and popular swimming and snorkeling beaches. Handy field guides help visitors learn firsthand about the exotic fauna and flora of this tropical paradise. Included are guides to local plants and trees as well as to the exciting array of tropical fish and other marine inhabitants of the crystal-clear waters surrounding St. John - excerpt: Amazon Book Description
full color photos by St. John photographer Dean Hulse and illustrations by Natasha Singer

St. John
Off the Beaten Track:
A Unique and Unusual Guide to St. John, U.S.V.I
Author: Gerald Singer, Natasha Singer
Photographer: Dean Hulse
Published: 1997.

This unique, captivating guide takes you where no other guide book can - to the little known, hard to reach, out of the way and easy to miss parts of this special island in the US Virgins. Other guidebooks can tell you where to stay, eat, shop, or rent a car. But Off the Beaten Track takes you off the road and on to the islands many hiking trails, telling insider stories as you go. Then it takes you off the trails, scrambling up rocks, walking the shoreline, and wandering up and down lush green guts. It will also lead you to the best snorkeling, the lesser-known beaches old plantation ruins and much more. - excerpt: Amazon Book Description
Full color photos by St. John photographer Dean Hulse and illustrations by Natasha Singer.

The Best of
St. Thomas and
St. John, US Virgin Islands
Pamela Acheson
Published: 1999

This is a good guide although it could use updating. It covers St. Thomas as well as the nearby island of St. John. From intimate inns to beachside bars, breathtaking scenery, and exhilarating boat and snorkel trips; from elegant outdoor dining to nighttime jazz clubs; from French, Greek, and Italian cuisine to ice cream stands, this book covers the best of the islands.

St. John
Beach Guide
Author: Gerald Singer
Published: 2002

Review: A terrific book if you are spending any amount of time on the island of St. John - an island noted for its beaches. Residents buy it for the information, photos and background stories; they keep it to lend their special guests. Gerald Singer will introduce you to all the St. John beaches: not only the well known ones that are listed in all the tourist guides but the unusual ones, the hidden ones, the ones off the unbeaten track. Where are they, why are they special and (not least important) how can you get to it... all answered in a pleasant, attractive and very readable format. - Lewis

St Martin,
St Barts &
Anguilla Alive! 2nd Ed
Author: Harriet Greenberg
Published: 2nd edition 2003

Customer Review: Not To Miss - A Must Have - Great Book. We have bought many books about the Caribbean over the years, but this is one of the best if not the best. Easy to read, full of up to date info and breaks it down into catagories easy to find. Does not just refer to the large hotels or famous places to eat, but also those not so famous. THE TIPS that are easy to see, are throughout the book that give short, to the point, info. This is a valuable book. - Reviewer: Robert S Wilson from Gladstone, Oregon USA, January 19, 2003

The Aruba,
Bonaire
& Curacao: Alive!
(Alive Guides Series)
by Susan Brushaber, Arnold Greenberg
Published: 2nd edition 2002

Book Description: A thorough revision of this comprehensive guide to the popular ABC islands, located just off the Venezuelan coast. Discover the quiet life of Bonaire, gamble away at Aruba's casino, hit the high-style designer clothing stores in Curaçao, and relax on the glorious white beaches of all three! Here is the ultimate guide to discovering the high life and cool spots of the ABCs, written by authors who have sacrificed their vacations to research this book (poor things!).

This Alive Guide focuses on shopping (snatch up some duty-free bargains), hotels and restaurants (colorful local cuisine and fine dining alike), with special attention paid to the cream of the crop. Sightseeing, historical walking tours, wildlife discovery, and watersports are also covered. The activity-oriented Sunup to Sundown sections will fill your day with beaches, deep-sea fishing charters, diving excursions, moped rides and more, while After Dark tells you of the best happy hours, the liveliest clubs and the bars where things really hop!

Handy A-Z sections for each island provide all the practical details – airline offices, banking hours and locations, emergency telephone numbers, shopping hours, tourist information booths. Easy-to-read maps and a detailed index complete the picture.