Frommer's Portable Virgin Islands
Chapter One
Planning Your Trip to
the Virgin Islands
A little advance planning can go a long way. In this chapter, we
give you all the information you need to know before you go,
including how to get the lowest rates on flights, lodging, and car
rentals. We also help you decide which island(s) to visit and when
to go.
1 Choosing the Perfect Island
U.S. VS. BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
American and British cultures have left different imprints on the
Virgin Islands. The U.S. Virgin Islands, except for St. John, offer
much of the commercial din of the mainland United States, including
supermarkets and fast-food chains. In contrast, the British islands
are sleepier. Except for a few deluxe hotels (mostly on Virgin Gorda),
they recall the way the Caribbean was before the advent of high-rise ... read full excerpt from Frommer's Portable Virgin Islands ebook
