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US Virgin Islands Travel Guide 3.0
Virgin Islands Apps Presents our latestTravelGuide. This guide covers it all.The U.S. Virgin Islands are "America's Caribbean Paradise" —theplace to see moko jumbies dance at a Carnival parade, hearthelilting patois of a Creole dialect or smell the spices inasaltfish pate (all without losing cell phone reception). Youcanvisit either St. Thomas, St. John or St. Croix, or betteryet,spend a little time on all three islands. That way you'llgetplenty of pampering, undisturbed nature and colonial historyjammedinto one vacation. And bonus: you can pay for everything withU.S.dollars.Each island offers something different. Called "Rock City"forits hilly, craggy horizon, St. Thomas is known for luxury —fromthe mega-yachts moored in the harbor to the high-endstorefrontsalong Main Street. Located a short ferry-ride east, St.Johnappeals to honeymooners and nature lovers, with more than7,000acres of dedicated parkland plus surrounding pristine beaches.Waydown south in the Caribbean Sea, less-visited St. Croix hassugarcane plantations and rum distilleries that offer a glimpseintoboth the past and the present of the Virgin Islands.How To Save Money in U.S. Virgin IslandsBook earlyIt's possible to secure a good deal at one of the USVI'sfour-starhotels in the peak season, but you should start lookingfor a roomup to a year in advance.Visit in springApril and May hotel rates are lower, plus you'll get yourCaribbeanvacation in before the sticky, wet summer.Take an Eastern Caribbean cruiseSt. Thomas one of the busiest ports in the Caribbean, and thetopcruises generally dock for up to eight hours. That'll give youtimeto explore Rock City or even take a ferry to St. John.U.S. Virgin Islands Culture & CustomsSimilar to the residents of other Caribbean islands,VirginIslanders dress casually but conservatively. Wearing abathing suit— or even sandals — anywhere besides the beach marksyou as atourist.Since these islands are territories of the United States,theircurrency is the U.S. dollar. Overall, tipping etiquette is thesamein the Virgin Islands as in other parts of the United States;15 to20 percent is considered the standard, but more is appreciatedforexceptional service.U.S. Virgin Islands DiningThe U.S. Virgin Islands offer an assortment of restaurantoptionsthat range from white tablecloth establishments toaffordablediners and fast food joints. For a good meal, tryFrenchtown or RedHook restaurants in St. Thomas, or the eateries byCruz Bay on St.John. There are also a handful of good options onSt. Croix's WestEnd.Most restaurants in those areas will give you thecoddlingtourist experience, but you might also find the opportunityto trysomething more authentic. Look for menu options like pate(groundbeef, chicken or salted cod wrapped and deep-fried indough),johnnycake (deep-fried dough), fungi (corn meal) or peas andrice(kidney beans or lentils with brown rice) to eat like aVirginIslander.
