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Experienced and first-time travelers alike rely on Fodor's Gold Guides for rich, reliable coverage the world over. Updated each year and containing a full-color, foldout Rand McNally map, a Fodor's Gold Guide is an essential tool for any kind of traveler. Smart travel tips and important contact info make planning your trip a breeze, and detailed coverage of sights, accommodations, and restaurants give you the info you need to make your experience enriching and hassle-free. If you only have room for one guide, this is the one for you. The best guide to the islands, updated every year All about St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. John, Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, Peter Island, Anegada, and more Pointers on planning a dive, sail, or charter-boat vacation Beaches, beaches, beaches, plus tennis, golf, and cycling An insiders guide to duty-free shopping Tropical nights -- from salty dog saloons to elegant terraces Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget Beachfront resorts, hillside inns, cottages and campgrounds Best bets for johnnycakes, callaloo, pepper pot soup, rum punch, and candlelight romance Fresh, thorough, practical -- from writers you can trust Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands All reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents 21 pages of maps -- and dozens of great features Important contacts, smart travel tipsFodor's ChoiceWhat's WhereFestivalsBackground essaysComplete indexExcerpted from Fodor's Caribbean '99