" Harry Pariser's guide is a great help..." -- Amazon.com

"Comprehensive and Accurate" -- Stanley Selengut, Chair, National Park System Commission on Sustainability and founder, Maho Bay Lodge, St. John, USVI

"One of the best writers about the Caribbean region" -- Travel Books Review

"Will appeal not only to first-time visitors, but also to seasoned Virgin Island vacationers. Nicely organized and easy to follow." -- Tammassee.com

A quality book that covers all aspects...it's all here and well done. -- San Diego Tribune

One of the best writers about the Caribbean region. -- Travel Books Review

Book Description

Evolving through various editions during the past 15 years, Harry S. Pariser's Explore the Virgin Islands has grown in content and stature to become the premier travel guidebook to the US and British Virgin Islands. Award-winning journalist Pariser details sights, hotels and resorts, and restaurants and activities in these islands. In addition, he writes thoughtfully about coral reefs, flora and fauna, history, festivals and events and conduct. He covers sailing, kayaking, horseback riding, car rentals, diving, snorkeling, plantation ruins and museums, camping, hiking, and other topics. Information here is found nowhere else. Included are 30 color photos, 32 maps, and over a hundred illustrations and black and white photos. Hundreds of web sites and e-mail addresses are listed as are fax numbers and 800 numbers.

This is the most comprehensive guide to the US and British Virgin Islands in print today.

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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent resource for ALL the Virgin Islands!, Dec 23 2002

Brad Olsen (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Explore the Virgin Islands (Paperback)

Having been to the British Virgin Islands and getting ready to go to the American Virgin Islands, I was quite impressed with the depth and scope of Mr. Pariser's fine guidebook. I can recommend it to any pre-Virgin or post-Virgin traveler alike!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended, Aug 27 2002

Ron Mader "Planeta.com Founder" (Mexico) - See all my reviews
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(Planeta.com Journal) - This new guidebook covers all the angles for visitors to the U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix). Harry Pariser is one of our favorite authors and has also written about Costa Rica and Barbados. The travel essentials are well documented. Harry points out destinations for the nature tourist such as the St. Croix Aquarium and provides a guide to local plants and animals. Excellent!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this before you go!, Aug 5 2002

Sandie L. Brown (Virgin Islands) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Explore the Virgin Islands (Paperback)

If you are planning on traveling to the US Virgin Islands, this is a must have book. As a resident of St. John for several years, I found that Mr. Pariser's book was full of more than just spots for tourists to find a good deal, or a great beach, or a nice hiking trail. It was packed with familiar and particular details that make the Virgin Islands a great place to vacation. His knowledge of the local people, the food, the island slang, the little nooks and crannies is thorough and all right on the money. Make sure to bring this book with you to discover all the places he talks about and you will really see the Virgin Islands from a great point of view.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Useful book and very practical!
Having lived on St. John for 20 years, it was fun to learn new information about this special island from Explore the Virgin Islands. Read more

Published on July 8 2002 by True Traveler

5.0 out of 5 stars A versatile, illustrated, and "user friendly" guide
Now in a newly updated fifth edition, Explore The Virgin Islands by veteran travel expert and author Harry S. Read more

Published on April 13 2002 by Midwest Book Review