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  • One Day in St Thomas USVI

    One Day in Charlotte Amalie (St Thomas)

    If you only have one day in St Thomas to spend, how would you best spend it? Here is our guide on what to do if you only had one day in St Thomas. Be it on a short cruise excursion or if you’ve already used up a lot of your vacation time and don’t have enough time exploring.  A historical tour – one day in Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas A majority of this tour occurs when your boat is docked on the Charlotte Amalie port. Another is if your accommodation is located around the Charlotte Amalie area. If you are more adventurous, do not hesitate to grab a safari…

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  • Day Trip to St John USVI

    How to go on a Day Trip to St John from St Thomas

    St John USVI has no airport and is mostly a national park. With that in mind, it is a great spot to visit on a day trip from St Thomas Island because of its stunning beaches and wildlife. In fact, the island is so beautiful wild, that one can enjoy watching sea turtles in the wild and even encounter wild donkeys on the island too! Getting to St John from St Thomas A ferry service connects both islands and takes around 15 minutes one way. Passenger ferries depart every hour on the hour from 6 am to 8 pm. Car barge ferries depart every odd hour per 2 hours (i.e. 915am,…

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  • USVI on a Budget

    How To Explore USVI on a Budget

    The Caribbean is a region that one considers expensive to visit, and the USVI is no exception. Here is how to visit the US Virgin Islands on a budget so you can travel more without paying top dollar for experiences.  How to explore USVI on a budget under $1000 Here’s how we visited Water Island, St Thomas, and St John for a grand total of $883 for two people. That’s a total of $442 per person on average for the 4 day, 3 night trip, or around $150 per person per night. That $150 per person includes flights, hotels, food, transportation, activities, and even small souvenirs!  More USVI Posts: 4…

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    Water Island US VI (Day Trip from St Thomas)

    If you have a few days vacationing in St Thomas, how about you take a day trip out to Water Island in US VI? Water Island is the fourth and the smallest of the US Virgin Islands, with not many cars, and no gas stations. It is mostly a residential island but world-famous for its own Honeymoon Beach and laid-back vibe. Here’s our day trip guide to Water Island from St Thomas.  Other Virgin Island Posts: Part of the appeal of Water Island is its proximity to St Thomas: it is a bit off the beaten path yet only a 10-minute ferry ride away. The ferry station is located in Crown…

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  • 4 Days in US Virgin Islands

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    Want a taste of the Caribbean without leaving the US? Head on over to the US Virgin Islands, no passports are required for US Citizens, and they also accept US visitor visas! St Croix is the biggest of the Virgin Islands, but for this article, we are going to concentrate on St Thomas, St John, and Water Island. Here’s how to spend 4 days in USVI, especially if you’re strapped for time. Note – we did travel to St Thomas and the other US Virgin Islands during the coronavirus pandemic. For up to date information, please visit the official USVI health portal. 4 Days in USVI (an itinerary)  Here’s more…

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I'm Ruby. Originally from Manila, Philippines. My husband is Peter, and he's originally from Bratislava, Slovakia. Our little one is Alex, and he's a third-culture kid born in the US to immigrant parents. We aim to see the world one weekend and vacation day at a time so come along for the journey. You can read more About Us on our page.

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