Frommer's Portable Virgin Islands

Book excerpt: 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. Come along with Frommer's to some of the loveliest islands in the Caribbean, with gorgeous white-sand beaches, a huge array of water sports, spectacular resorts, and intimate inns. You'll rely on our in-depth reviews to find the accommodations that suit you best, whether you want a lavish honeymoon resort in the middle of all the action on St. Thomas, or a quiet, barefoot hideaway on sleepy Virgin Gorda. Throughout the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, we'll show you all the best beaches, and point you toward the best outfitters, dive sites, secret snorkeling coves, shopping centers, beach bars, golf courses, nightclubs, and oceanfront dining. You'll even find tips on package deals, bargain airfares, choosing a cruise, and much more!