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St Thomas
St John
St Croix
FAQs
Do I need a passport to travel to the USVI?
The USVI are United States territories and so travel to and from the islands does not require a passport (for U.S. citizens). With that said you will need to prove, upon return, that you are a U.S. citizen and so a birth certificate or gov't issued ID will be needed. ALSO NOTE: The USVI are part of a greater chain of islands including the British Virgin Islands. If you intend on visiting some of the other islands you may very well need your passport. Best to do you research beforehand.
Will I need to go through customs?
Not on the way in, but all passengers leaving STT must clear customs. No fruits or vegetables are allowed off the island.
Do U.S. cellphones work in the U.S. Virgin Islands?
Yes. However be sure to check with you carrier to see if there will be extra roaming charges. Verizon does not charge extra for data but talk is about $2/minute. Also be careful if you are next to the British islands because if your cellphone catches a tower over there you will be charged as if you're calling from England.
- Chabad
Rabbi Federman 1-340-998-8889 (long distance # from the U.S.) - Hotels
Marriot
Ritz carlton (near the chabad)
Best Western - Getting there
Direct flights from NYC area to STT
United - EWR
AA/US - JFK/PHL
Delta - JFK
St John
- Hotels
The Westin (SPG)
Caneel Bay Resort - Getting there
There is no airport in St John. You will need to fly into STT and take a ferry. The resorts here all have private services that will pick you up directly from the airport. - Kosher food
There are no kosher restaurants or stores on the island. However the supermarkets have a full selection of OU products like bread, tuna, yogurts, crackers and even challah on Friday.
St Croix
- Getting there
AA aas a direct flight from MIA, and there are multiple options from STT or SJU, as well as other Islands. A seaplane from St. Thomas is also an option (the seaplane bases are SPB and SSB). The St. John-St. Croix ferry is no longer running.
FAQs
Do I need a passport to travel to the USVI?
The USVI are United States territories and so travel to and from the islands does not require a passport (for U.S. citizens). With that said you will need to prove, upon return, that you are a U.S. citizen and so a birth certificate or gov't issued ID will be needed. ALSO NOTE: The USVI are part of a greater chain of islands including the British Virgin Islands. If you intend on visiting some of the other islands you may very well need your passport. Best to do you research beforehand.
Will I need to go through customs?
Not on the way in, but all passengers leaving STT must clear customs. No fruits or vegetables are allowed off the island.
Do U.S. cellphones work in the U.S. Virgin Islands?
Yes. However be sure to check with you carrier to see if there will be extra roaming charges. Verizon does not charge extra for data but talk is about $2/minute. Also be careful if you are next to the British islands because if your cellphone catches a tower over there you will be charged as if you're calling from England.
« Last edited by Something Fishy on May 31, 2015, 01:54:16 AM »
