Lonely Planet Virgin Islands

by Peffer, Randall

• ISBN13: 9780864427359
• ISBN10: 0864427352
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-09-01
• Publisher: Lonely Planet

Summary

This is the best guide for most people -- cruise-ship tourists, independent yachters, water sports enthusiasts & island-hopping backpackers. It includes riveting activities for every budget in & out of the water, & is a diver's buddy, with great plunges on British & US islands. There is a special section on sailing among the islands.

Table of Contents

Introduction	11	(2)
Facts About the Virgin Islands	13	(18)
History	13	(5)
Geography & Geology	18	(1)
Climate	19	(1)
Ecology & Environment	20	(1)
Flora	21	(1)
Fauna	21	(1)
National Parks	22	(1)
Government & Politics	23	(1)
Economy	24	(1)
Population & People	24	(1)
Education	25	(1)
Arts	25	(3)
Society & Conduct	28	(1)
Religion	29	(1)
Language	29	(2)
Facts for the Visitor	31	(30)
Highlights	31	(1)
Suggested Itineraries	31	(1)
Planning	32	(1)
Responsible Tourism	33	(1)
Tourist Offices	33	(1)
Visas & Documents	34	(1)
Embassies & Consulates	35	(1)
Customs	35	(1)
Money	36	(1)
Post & Communications	37	(2)
Internet Resources	39	(1)
Books	39	(2)
Films	41	(1)
Newspapers & Magazines	41	(1)
Radio & TV	41	(1)
Video Systems	41	(1)
Photography & Video	41	(1)
Time	42	(1)
Electricity	42	(1)
Weights & Measures	42	(1)
Laundry	42	(1)
Health	42	(4)
Women Travelers	46	(1)
Gay & Lesbian Travelers	47	(1)
Disabled Travelers	47	(1)
Senior Travelers	48	(1)
Travel with Children	48	(1)
Useful Organizations	48	(1)
Universities	48	(1)
Dangers & Annoyances	49	(1)
Emergencies	50	(1)
Legal Matters	50	(1)
Business Hours	51	(1)
Public Holidays	51	(1)
Cultural Events	51	(1)
Special Events	52	(1)
Activities	52	(2)
Work	54	(1)
Accommodations	55	(1)
Food	56	(2)
Drinks	58	(1)
Entertainment	59	(1)
Spectator Sports	60	(1)
Shopping	60	(1)
Yacht Charter Basics	61	(4)
Getting There & Away	65	(10)
Air	65	(7)
Sea	72	(1)
Organized Tours	73	(2)
Getting Around	75	(7)
Air	75	(1)
Bus	75	(1)
Car & Motorcycle	76	(1)
Bicycle	77	(1)
Hitchhiking	77	(1)
Boat	77	(4)
Taxi	81	(1)
Organized Tours	81	(1)
St Thomas	82	(38)
Charlotte Amalie	92	(15)
Around Charlotte Amalie	107	(5)
Red Hook & East End	112	(6)
North & West Island	118	(2)
St John	120	(24)
Cruz Bay	127	(8)
North Island	135	(5)
Coral Bay & South Island	140	(4)
St Croix	144	(34)
Christiansted	153	(9)
Frederiksted	162	(5)
West Island	167	(6)
East Island	173	(5)
Tortola	178	(27)
Road Town	186	(7)
Cane Garden Bay Area	193	(4)
West Island	197	(4)
East Island	201	(4)
Virgin Gorda	205	(12)
Spanish Town & the Valley	209	(5)
North & East Island	214	(3)
Jost Van Dyke	217	(8)
Great Harbour	221	(1)
Around Great Harbour	222	(3)
Anegada	225	(7)
The Settlement	228	(1)
Around the Settlement	228	(4)
Out Islands	232	(9)
Little Thatch Island	232	(1)
Guana Island	232	(2)
Marina Cay	234	(1)
The Dogs	235	(1)
Mosquito Island	235	(1)
Necker Island	235	(1)
Fallen Jerusalem	236	(1)
Cooper Island	236	(1)
Salt Island	236	(1)
Dead Chest Island	237	(1)
Peter Island	238	(1)
Pelican Island	239	(1)
Norman Island	239	(2)
Glossary	241	(9)
Index	250	(6)
Map Legend	256