Hello Friends!

The last time I visited was for a project with CruiseOne. St Thomas and St John were on the itinerary. St Thomas is a HUGE cruise port and not my favorite place to visit but maybe it was because it was raining that day. But I enjoyed St John very much. 

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FAST FACTS
​Continent or Region: The Caribbean
Country: USA Virgin Islands 
Islands Territories: St. Thomas, St Croix, St. John
Major Tourist Destinations: St. Thomas is the largest in the US Virgin Islands followed by St. Croix and then St. John 
Primary Language: English
Time Zone: Central
Currency: US Dollar

​​Passport: Yes, Americans do not need a valid passport to enter the US Virgin Islands
Visa: American citizens do not need a visa if traveling for vacation

More information on passports & visas can be found here.

I love traveling abroad as much as I love traveling within my home country of the United States. However, I want you to be safe and be an excellent representative of your home country. Even in places that are very friendly to visitors, remember that you are in a foreign country and understanding local customs is critical. So, here are a few tips as you prepare for your adventure.
  1. Before you depart from your home country, call The US Embassy (or your home country embassy) and tell them you are leaving your home country. That way they are aware of your whereabouts in case of emergency.
  2. Carry only the credit cards you are using to charge expenses. Call those credit card companies before you leave. Do not travel with your debit cards. 
  3. Clean out your wallet or purse and carry only what you need. 
  4. Solve your mobile phone situation before you depart. Usually a phone call to your provider will get you started.
  5. Keep all medications with you in your carry on.
  6. Leave a photo copy of all your travel documents (passport, itinerary, copy of your credit cards) with a friend or at your home. 
  7. Do not travel with expensive jewelry.
  8. Make sure you travel with a valid passport or visa (if required). Also, bring another valid form of photo I.D., and photocopies of both I.D.s. in case of loss or theft.
  9. Read up on local laws and practices before you get here.
  10. Be a respective guest of the local customs and obey the local laws.
  11. If English is not the primary language, then familiarize yourself with key phrases and make attempts in the country's primary language. Locals usually appreciate the effort.  
  12. Keep luggage, handbags or backpacks in view at all times.
  13. Keep possessions close to your body.
  14. Don’t take around large amounts of cash.
  15. Avoid wearing expensive jewelry on road trips or excursions.

For US citizens, visit the US State Department's website (for American citizens) before you travel abroad. Here's a direct link to get started. 
TRANSPORTATION
Generally speaking, it is pretty easy to get to the US Virgin Islands by air from major hubs in the US and Canada.  

Direct flights into St. Thomas can be found from Chicago-O'Hare, Washington-Dulles, and Newark on United Airlines; Miami, Boston, and New York-JFK on American Airlines; Atlanta and Detroit on Delta Airlines; Charlotte, Philadelphia, and New York-La Guardia (weekly) on US Airways, and Ft. Lauderdale on Spirit Airlines.

Direct flights into St. Croix can be found from Miami on American Airlines; Atlanta (twice weekly) on Delta Air Lines; and Charlotte on US Airways (weekly, seasonal). St. Croix can also be easily reached from St. Thomas by flying Cape Air or also by Seaborne Airlines (which flies seaplanes between Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas and Christiansted, St. Croix).

Major Air Gateway(s): St. Thomas, St. Croix
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Cruise Port(s): 
Driving: On the left

​Car Rentals: You can rent a car or scooter in in the US Virgin Islands​
THE WEATHER
The "wet season" runs from about June to December. The "dry season" runs from about December to May. From December to May the average temperatures are about 70 to 88 °F.  Between June and November, they range from 73 to 88 °F. 
WHERE TO STAY
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WHERE TO EAT
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HELPFUL LINKS
The US Virgin Islands has an official tourism bureau. Learn more by watching this video. 

​The US Virgin Islands Official Tourism Site
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