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Travel on Your Own

by Alfine5

When you come to the Virgin Islands on a cruise ship, it may be tempting to take one of the local taxis or tour buses to see St. Thomas and St. John but please don't. Yes, the taxi's and buses are the easy way to see the highlights of the islands but how much fun can you really have when you visit each place for a few minutes. Instead of doing this, rent a car and take off to explore on your own. You will enjoy this much more. Driving around St. Thomas and the north shore of St. John is not that hard if you have the right vehicle. You will also quickly get used to driving on the left side of the road. A little research online and by seeing some of my other tips, you will quickly be able to decide what places you would like to see on your own. This will make the trip much more enjoyable and you will get to spent more time where you want to.

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Dependable Car Rental

by Alfine5

A great car rental agency in St. Thomas is Dependable Car Rental. They will pick you up at the airport and take you to their site which is five minutes away. They are always courteous and have good pricing. They also have a good variety of four wheel drive cars including my favorite, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.

Driving in St Thomas

by monica71

We rented car while in St Thomas to have flexibility to go all over the place. If you like to explore, you are much better renting a car. Cab fares add up pretty fast.Be aware that driving is on the left side. Roads are narrow and you really can not speed up there. There is no need to and you are on vacation after all! Take your time and enjoy the view and the island!

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ROAD SIGNS TO GUIDE ISLAND VISITORS

by catalysta

Tommy the Starfish Routes: On St. Thomas - the Virgin Islands Hotel & Tourism Association has posted Tommy the Star Fish signs to help guide you around the island. Just follow the signs to get to the most popular areas for visitors to St. Thomas:Orange Route: Airport, Downtown Charlotte Amalie, Havensight Cruise Terminal, Morningstar Beach, Bolongo Beach and RED HOOK FERRIES.Red Route: Four Corners to Smith Bay, including DRAKE’S SEAT.Yellow Route: CROWN BAY Dock and Marina to MAFOLIE Hotel & Restaurant.Green Route: Downtown Charlotte Amalie to MAGEN’S BAY BEACH.Blue Route: Red Rook Ferries to Downtown Charlotte Amalie past North Shore Resorts and major Shopping Malls, including TILLETT GARDENS.

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INTERNATIONAL VISITORS

by catalysta

Most visitors from other countries will need visas & passports to enter the USVI’s. Make sure you check well in advance to get your documentation in order for your trip. Check with your airlines for detailed information, or have a look at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration website. Once there, you may feel more at home than the visiting Americans, since this is a very international port!

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TAXIS ON THE USVI'S

by catalysta

Cabs are a great option, all considered, even though they are spendy, especially if you expect to be drinking any alcohol, or to be tired from an exhausting day of fun in the sun. Fares are set at fixed rates, so it’s a good idea to keep a print out of the rates with you to avoid arguments over what they should be. Also, try to share cabs when possible, that will make it less expensive for all. Here are links for the set rates: Cab Fares St. ThomasCab Fares St. JohnSt. Croix not yet availableONE WARNING cabbies will tack on extra charges for each item of luggage you carry, so if you are just out & about on a day trip, try to keep the tote bags to a minimum - and try not to have anything with you that must be loaded into the trunk!

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DRIVING ON THE USVI’S

by catalysta

While car rentals are not cheap, they are certainly available. Check as much information as possible online before you go, don’t wait till you get there. During the peak tourist season (December thru mid-April), you may need to book the car in advance to get what you want, especially if you have a family or group & you wish to rent a larger car or a van.AMERICANS REMEMBER TO DRIVE ON THE LEFT!!! It’s extremely easy to forget this when the cars are set up for American driving with the wheel on the port side, just like at home. So think verrrrry carefully before you take a chance on drinking & driving, it’s not a wise choice.

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FERRIES TO ST. JOHN & ST. CROIX

by catalysta

St. John (STJ) does not have a major airport, so it is best to just fly in to St. Thomas (STT) & plan to catch the ferry from either Charlotte Amalie or Red Hook, either for a day trip or an extended stay. If you want a longer boat ride, catch the ferry from Charlotte Amalie. To minimize water time and take a bit of a drive on STT, head for Red Hook & catch the ferry there. You can also catch a ferry from STT to St. Croix (STX) from Charlotte Amalie. Either way, I recommend you allow a bit of time to enjoy STT, since it won’t be a fast trip getting there. Both CA & RH have some great restaurants as well as fun cheaper places to eat ( I’ll be building tips for STT, CA & RH presently too, & will link to recommended eating spots. Till then, feel free to email me!)FAST FERRY RATES & INFORMATIONLink for general FERRY INFORMATION to STX, STJ, Puerto Rico, & the British Virgin Islands (BVI’s)

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NOTE for US Visitors to the USVI’s:

by catalysta

Even though these islands are US Territories, you will still have to go through customs when you leave, because this is considered an “open port”. On arrival from a US flight, you can just claim your baggage, but when you leave remember to allow some extra time for customs clearance. You'll need your passport or an original birth certificate plus photo ID (check with your airline for valid forms of identification).For more information see link below for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration website

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FLYING TO ST. THOMAS & ST. CROIX

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I won’t list the major airlines that fly into St. Thomas (STT) & St. Croix (STX), but you can often get discounted flights direct from cities on the eastern seaboard & in the southern states. San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJD) is also a US Territory, so many offer connections thru SJD. I’ve always found direct flights myself, but my Mom tells me the SJD experience was pleasant, not a big hassle at all.Intra-Caribbean flights are offered by Air St. Thomas, Air Sunshine, American Eagle, Bohlke International Airways, Cape Air, Caribbean Sun, LIAT Airlines and Seaborne Airlines (seaplanes with inter-island service, between St. Thomas, St. Croix and San Juan, Puerto Rico) from other islands in the Caribbean.

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