Leonard Adkins - St. Martin & St. Barts. A Walking & Hiking Guide

St. Martin & St. Barts: A Walking & Hiking Guide

Leonard M. Adkins

This unique guidebook covers every aspect of exploring these islands on foot. And conditions have never been better for Caribbean-bound walkers and hikers. The tiny island of Saba has rebuilt the hand-carved step-trails that were once the only link between the island's four villages. Dominica has upgraded a network of trails through rugged mountains into areas with active volcanoes and cascading waterfalls. Excursions range from one-hour town and beach walks to strenuous hikes that require the services of a local guide. So, whether you prefer to take in the historical sites, marketplaces and Dutch buildings in Philipsburg or would rather work up a sweat on the Victor Hugues Trail (8 hours, one way) on Guadeloupe, you'll find something to suit your tastes.

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2011 Leonard M. Adkins

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This guide focuses on recreational activities. As all such activities contain elements of risk, the publisher, author, affiliated individuals and companies disclaim any responsibility for any injury, harm, or illness that may occur to anyone through, or by use of, the information in this book. Every effort was made to insure the accuracy of information in this book, but the publisher and author do not assume, and hereby disclaim, any liability for any loss or damage caused by errors, omissions, misleading information or potential travel problems caused by this guide, even if such errors or omissions result in negligence, accident or any other cause.

Acknowledgments

I used to wonder why authors needed to thank so many people. Now I know. To the following go my most heartfelt thanks and appreciation for their invaluable assistance and for the sharing of their knowledge.

On St. Croix - Nancy Buckingham, St. Croix Environmental Association; William Cissel, National Park Service; K. Olasee, I. Davis and Rudy G. O'Reilly, Jr., University of the Virgin Islands; Susan Ivy, Colony Cove; Kathy Weaver, Barker, Campbell & Farley; Liz Wilson; Bill and Betsy Gladfelter. On St. Thomas - Julie Lentz, Secret Harborview Villas; Lyla Naseem, Laura Davidson Public Relations; Monica Leedy, Barker, Campbell & Farley. On St. John - C. Weiker and D. Near, National Park Service; R. Miles Stair, Holiday Homes. In the British Virgin Islands - Keith Dawson, Tourist Board; Janine Cifelli, Resorts Management, Inc.; Eugenia Martac, Elizabeth Beach Resort; Kathryn van Kampen, BVI Press Office; Simon Owens, Paradise Beach Resort; Helen Bayne, Biras Creek; John Moorly and Katherine Dickens, Guana Island; Nicolas Drayton and Veronica Champion, National Parks Trust. On Sint Maarten/St. Martin - Myron Clement, Clement-Petrocik; Bernadette Davis and Silvianne Hill, Tourist Office; Eric Dubois Millot, Action Nature. On Anguilla - Bob Conrich; Pam Berry, Carimar Beach Club; Elizabeth Mason and Amelia Vanterpool-Kubish, Tourist Office. On St. Barts - Ellise Magras and Marielle Greaux, Tourist Office; Hotel Yuana. On Saba - Glenn C. Holm, Saba Tourist Bureau; James Johnson, Saba Nature Guide; Ton van't Hof, Saba Conservation Foundation; Captain's Quarters. On Statia - Roland Lopes, Dept. of Tourism, Raphael Charley" Lopes, Statia Nature Guide; Golden Era Hotel. On St. Kitts - Timothy Benford; Greg Pereira, Greg's Safaris; Ocean Terrace Inn. On Nevis - Pam Berry, Golden Rock Estate; David Rollinson, Eco-Tours Nevis. On Antigua - Ann Marie Martin, National Parks; Chris Lafaurie, Long Bay Beach Hotel; Matt Seminar, Trombone Associates; Desmond Nicholson, Museum of Antigua & Barbuda. On Guadeloupe - G. Claude Germaine, Tourist Office; Touring Hotel Club de Fort Royal; Wilfred Demonio, National Park. On Dominica - Janice Armour, Dominica Tours and Anchorage Hotel; Ken's Hinterland Adventure Tours and Taxi Service; Floral Gardens; Marie Jose-Edwards and Magdeline Jervier, National Development Corporation. On Martinique - The staff of the Tourist Office; La Bakoua; Michael Tanasi, National Forest Office; Primereve. Others who deserve a big thank you are: Ann Mesick - for resource materials. Barbara Schober - without her the French island chapters would never have been completed. Denny Messick - skipper of Rebel Ann II . Dr. Stephen Lewis and Caroline Charonko - thank you for giving me a new lease on life. To my wife Laurie - thanks for doing all of the daily hum-drum of life that I neglected while writing the book.

Offers what no other guide provides - information on enjoying the Caribbean exclusively on foot. Keep this if you already own it; otherwise, try to purchase it from a used book dealer." Library Journal .

... Fast becoming a popular handbook for all manner of visitors to the Caribbean Islands." Roanoke Times

Amblers, hikers, beachcombers, power walkers, and anyone who likes to experience the Caribbean with their feet: this book's for you." Caribbean Travel & Life

Writing as though he is offering advice to old friends, Adkins has unveiled the splendors of foot exploration on the islands." Backpacker magazine

1. Introduction
   1. 1. The Lay of the Land
      2. How To Use This Book
      3. The Data Sections
   2. 1. Interpreting the Terms Used
      1. Precautions
2. Sint Maarten/Saint Martin
   1. 1. History
      2. Data
   2. 1. Recommended Readings
      1. Walks
3. St. Barthlemy
   1. 1. History
      2. Data
   2. 1. Recommended Readings
      1. Walks