By the author of our top-selling Virgin Islands Adventure Guide, here is the latest and most detailed guide to the three fascinating islands of the Dutch Caribbean. Diving, sailing, hiking, golf and horseback riding are excellent here. Enjoy gourmet cuisine, charming small inns and superb five-star resorts. Duty-free stores and unique island crafts makes the islands a shopper's delight. All of them are fully explored, with details on the history and culture that makes each one so appealing. Colour photos. With over 30 titles, the Adventure Guide series is recognized as a top resource for active travellers, whether your idea of fun is rock climbing, beachcombing or cycling. Each book offers the ideal mix of practical travel information along with activities. And the fun is for everyone, no matter your age or ability level. Never galloped along a beach on horseback before? Check out the lists of recommended outfitters and training stables and give it a go! Have you always yearned to see the colourful marine life below the water's surface? Adventure Guides list plenty of diver certification courses to get you started, plus the best sites once you're ready to take the plunge. Comprehensive background information - history, culture, geography and climate - gives you a solid knowledge of your destination, its people and their roots. Regional chapters take you on an introductory tour, with stops at museums, historic sites and local attractions. Then come the adventures - fishing, canoeing, water skiing, rafting, Ilama trips, snowboarding and more. Places to stay and eat; transportation to, from and around your destination; practical concerns; useful websites; e-mail addresses; tourism contacts - it's all here! Detailed regional and town maps feature walking and driving tours. Fully indexed, maps, photos, thumb tabs