Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands Guide

by Groene, Janet; Groene, Gordon

• ISBN13: 9781892975447
• ISBN10: 1892975440
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-12-01
• Publisher: Open Road Pub

Summary

This guide to Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands includes information on resorts, historic sites such as old forts and castles and sugar plantations, dutyfree shopping, and more.

Table of Contents

Introduction	13	(1)
Overview	14	(4)
Suggested Itineraries	18	(4)
If You Have Three Days	18	(1)
If You Have a Week	19	(1)
If You Have Two or More Weeks	20	(2)
Land & People	22	(6)
Land & Sea	22	(1)
The People	23	(1)
Music of the Caribbean	24	(4)
A Short History	28	(6)
Planning Your Trip	34	(23)
Before You Go	34	(7)
When To Go	34	(1)
Booking Your Trip	35	(6)
Getting To The Caribbean	41	(4)
By Air	41	(2)
Travel Insurance	43	(2)
Passports & Visas	45	(1)
Customs	45	(1)
Getting Around Puerto Rico & the Virgin Islands	45	(7)
Cruising The Caribbean	46	(6)
Accommodations	52	(2)
Hotel Chains	54	(1)
Recommended Reading	55	(2)
Basic Information	57	(7)
Banking	57	(1)
Business Hours	57	(1)
Carnival!	57	(1)
Credit Cards	58	(1)
Currency	58	(1)
Electricity	58	(1)
Emergencies	58	(1)
Health Concerns	58	(2)
Post Service	60	(1)
Religious Services	60	(1)
Service Charges	61	(1)
Taxes	61	(1)
Tips	61	(1)
Telephones	61	(1)
Time Zone	61	(1)
Trouble Spots	61	(1)
Weddings	62	(2)
Sports & Recreation	64	(5)
Beaches	64	(1)
Bicycling	65	(1)
Birding	65	(1)
Boating	65	(1)
Diving & Snorkeling	65	(1)
Fitness	65	(1)
Golf	66	(1)
Hiking	66	(1)
Horseback Riding	67	(1)
Kayaking	67	(1)
Sailing	67	(1)
Tennis	67	(1)
Windsurfing	68	(1)
Shopping	69	(4)
Taking The Kids	73	(5)
Keeping Kids Safe	74	(1)
Additional Tips	75	(1)
Best Resorts for Children	76	(1)
The Puerto Rican Advantage	76	(2)
Ecotourism & Travel Alternatives	78	(2)
Ecotourism	78	(1)
Spa Vacations	79	(1)
Ecotour Sailing	79	(1)
Food & Drink	80	(7)
A Caribbean Food dictionary	80	(5)
Drinks of the Caribbean	85	(2)
Best Places to Stay	87	(9)
Puerto Rico	87	(3)
Ritz-Carlton San Juan Hotel, Spa and Casino	87	(1)
Westin Rio Mar Beach Resort & Country Club	88	(1)
Doral Resort at Palmas Del Mar	89	(1)
US Virgin Islands	90	(1)
Ritz-Carlton	90	(1)
Harmony Resort	91	(1)
Hotel Caravelle	91	(1)
British Virgin Islands	91	(2)
Bitter End Yacht Club & Resort	91	(1)
Little Dix Bay	92	(1)
Best Cruises	93	(3)
Star Clipper	93	(1)
Windstar Cruises	94	(2)
Puerto Rico	96	(74)
Arrival & Departures	99	(2)
Orientation	101	(1)
Getting Around Puerto Rico	101	(1)
Where to Stay	102	(23)
Country Inn (Paradores)	120	(5)
Where To Eat	125	(24)
Seeing the Sights	149	(9)
San Juan	149	(3)
Side Trips In & Near San Juan	152	(2)
Out on the Island South	154	(1)
East of San Juan	155	(1)
Northwest	156	(1)
West & Southwest	157	(1)
Nightlife & Entertainment	158	(3)
Sports & Recreation	161	(3)
Shopping	164	(2)
Excursions & Day Trips	166	(1)
Practical Information	167	(3)
The US Virgin Islands	170	(68)
Arrivals & Departures	172	(1)
Orientation	173	(1)
Getting Around The US Virgin Islands	174	(3)
Where To Stay	177	(19)
St. John	177	(5)
St. Thomas	182	(6)
St. Croix	188	(8)
Where To Eat	196	(19)
St. Thomas	196	(6)
St. Croix	202	(11)
St. John	213	(2)
Seeing the Sights	215	(5)
St. Thomas	215	(1)
St. Croix	216	(3)
St. John	219	(1)
Nightlife & Entertainment	220	(2)
Sport & Recreation	222	(7)
Shopping	229	(3)
Excursions & Day Trips	232	(3)
Practical Information	235	(3)
The British Virgin Islands	238	(33)
Arrivals & Departures	240	(1)
Orientation	241	(1)
Getting Around The BVI	241	(2)
Where To Stay	243	(12)
Where To Eat	255	(5)
Seeing the Sights	260	(2)
Nightlife & Entertainment	262	(1)
Sports & Recreation	263	(4)
Shopping	267	(1)
Practical Information	268	(3)
Index	271