Here is a guide that shows you the very best of these islands, from duty-free shopping and sightseeing to golf, horseback riding, diving and deep-sea fishing. You'll find hundreds of discriminating restaurant and hotel reviews, all based on repeat visits by the authors. Advice on island-hopping and getting around each island is given as well. Each island has a personality all its own. St. Barts and a large chunk on St. Martin are French, both in spirit and ambiance. Sint Maarten is Dutch, an ancestry easily seen in its building styles. The white sand beaches of British Anguilla stretch for miles. Combined, they offer osmething for everyone. The best part: You can make your base on one island and take easy day-trips to the others. Where to stay, from lavish resorts to charming little inns. Where ot dine, including an amazing number of world-class restaurants. Diving, deep-sea fishing, sailing, golf, tennis, nude beaches and where to enjoy them. All the worthwhile shops and best buys in this duty-free paradise are described, based on the authors' latest assessments. Sightseeing, nightlife, entertainment are fully detailed.