John Taxi Rates. Visit the accommodations section for more information: St. Thomas Accommodations , St. Croix accommodations , St. John Accommodations , Water Island accommodations. High season runs from mid-November to mid-May.
Rates are typically much lower during off season. The water is safe to drink at most establishments. Bottled water is available in stores and at restaurants if you wish to purchase it. Is a great idea to take water with you when going to the beach, driving around, sightseeing — it gets hot here and it is necessary to keep hydrated.
Crime in the Virgin Islands statistically speaking is fairly high, particularly on St. Statistically meaning the number of crimes in comparison to the population and area size. John is quiet with the exception of a few thefts of items left unattended in parked, open cars or on the beach.
Water Island is also quiet. Crimes on St. These incidences often happen where victim and perpetrator know each other. Murders are often among persons who have knowledge of each other, frequently within the illegal drug business and taking place in areas known for drug problems. Drug related crimes have not spilled into the general residential communities on any of the islands.
A recent rash of muggings on St. Thomas has created much attention from the police department and tourism related organizations. It is a good idea to function as you would back home in an unfamiliar area, with care and caution and with your eyes open.
If things do not seem quite right then leave. Keep to well lit areas, even at your hotel. Keep an eye, when driving home at night, on whether any cars seem to be following you. Travel in groups. Visit the Virgin Islands Police Department website for statistical information. Thomas and the Juan Luis Hospital on St. Emergency room service is available 24 hours a day at the hospitals and is available.
Doctors are available. Yes there are pharmacies on St. Thomas , St. Croix and St. Pharmacies sometimes run out of medications. If you are dependent on a particular medication be sure to travel with it, with a copy of your prescription and you might even call some local pharmacies to confirm availability.
Public nudity is illegal in the Virgin Islands and consequently there are no designated clothing optional beaches. John you risk the chance of being ticketed by the National Park Service if caught on one of their beaches. Little Magens on St.
Thong Bikinis are definitely not popular among the residents, as most Virgin Islanders are quite conservative with showing skin even at the beach. That said they are allowed and some visitors do wear them. The answer has to do with so many factors; do you want to snorkel, want chairs and a bar, want to people watch or prefer to be just one of a few on the beach, like super calm water or prefer a little wave action.
Visit the beach guides for each island for more information: St. Thomas Beach Guide , St. Croix Beach Guide , St. The majority of beaches do not have an admission fee. Thomas there is an admission fee at Magens Bay , on St. John at Trunk Bay and on St. Croix the Buccaneer Resort charges beachgoers if they wish to park on the resort property when going to the beach.
John , otherwise no. Umbrella rentals are not popular. Visit the Snorkeling section for more information: Snorkeling on St. Thomas , Snorkeling on St. Croix , Snorkeling on St. If you intend to do a lot of snorkel nothing is better then having a good mask and snorkel set that fits you well. You can buy one on island at local dive shops as well.
Dive shops on island do rent snorkel gear and rentals are available at a few beaches. Snorkeling gear rentals are not available at all beaches. You can line fish from shore if you choose. Visit the Fishing section for more information: St. Thomas Fishing, St. Croix Fishing, St.
Permits are required only for commercial fishing. There is a casino on St. Dinner reservations are a good idea, particular if its a popular restaurant or a restaurant you really want to go to. A couple days in advance is sufficient. For daysails and fishing charters it is a good idea to reserve weeks or even months in advance if you have a particular operator you want to go out with.
Some hotels and restaurants automatically add a service charge and for parties over 6 people at restaurants the tip is almost always added automatically; so be sure to check your bill. There are a few hotels mostly on St. Croix and bars that cater to gay travelers, however they do not discriminate against straight or single guests — so all are welcomed.
There is no negativity toward gay persons visiting the USVI, people might give a second glance if they notice an embrace but nothing that would be considered intimidating. Visit the Events Calendar. Some other cellular services work in the Virgin Islands however roaming charges are likely as they operate off the networks of the locally established cellular phone providers.
There are limited payphones on St. Thomas, St. Phone cards are a good idea; you can purchase them on island at grocery stores, calling centers and gas stations. Local calls — 35 cents for five minutes this charge applies to public payphones.
Calls within the territory are free. Calls to the US Mainland are long distance. There are several U. Post Offices on the three larger islands. There are mail collection reciprocals at the airports. Postal Service rates are the same as the U. Yes, there are ATMs on St. John at banks, in some large grocery stores, at some hotels. Example: If you were to travel to the U. Keeping track of where your purchases occurred and having the receipts ready to show the CBP officers will help speed your clearing customs.
Casual, tropical friendly in terms of the weather , beachwear will suffice. A few pairs of shorts, t-shirts, tank tops, flip flops, swim suit or trunks, a couple causal outfits to wear to dinner.
Visit the Packing Tips section for more suggestions. The majority of restaurants in the Virgin Islands are casual; this means you will see patrons wearing everything from linen outfits with matching purses, shoes, accessories to shorts and a tank top.
There are a few dressier restaurants located at resorts like Ritz Carlton on St. Thomas and Caneel Bay on St. During the summer months the sun rises around am and sets around pm. During the winter months the sun rises around am and sets around pm. There are four major islands in the U. Virgin Islands; St. Croix, St. John and Water Island. There are however some 50 small islets and cays.
For more information visit Virgin Islands Geography. Island hopping is possible by ferry service, seaplane and air service. The ability and island choices varies.
From St. Thomas it is possible to island hop to St. John and Water Island by ferry and to St. Croix by ferry, seaplane and air service. John it is possible to island hop to St.
From Water Island to St. And from St. Croix to St. It is possible to visit the British Virgin Islands from St. Note: The options listed are for direct travel only; it is possible to leave St. Croix by ferry to St. Thomas and continue from St. Thomas to St. John on another ferry for example. Or to take the seaplane from St. Thomas and continue to the British Virgin Islands by ferry; however these options take quite a bit of commute time and can be pricey for a daytrip.
Visit the Ferry Schedules for more information. Yes, the inter-island ferries operating in the USVI are reliable. Atlantic Standard Time. We do not recognize day light saving time in the Virgin Islands.
For each island the following names are used: St. Thomas — St. Two documents from different sources that have the applicants full name and the physical address on it. One of those three 3 years must be consistently in the United States Virgin Islands. Home Drivers License. Drivers License. Try the new Learner's Permit Practice Exam! Medical Application Form must be filled out and turned in by the applicant. The medical portion must be completed signed and stamped by a licensed local physician.
This form shall be valid for one 1 year from purchase date. Questions include but are not limited to whether the applicant suffers from various types of medical conditions dealing with hypertension, Diabetes, Fainting spells, Epilepsy, Hearing impairment, mental illness, heart ailments, physical disability, etc. Written Test Written tests shall be administered by appointment only , after applicable fee is paid. Only the applicant and the BMV employee administering the test will be allowed in the testing room.
Parents or guardian must show legal documents of proof of relationship and identity. Road Test An appointment shall be made for the road test after successfully passing the written test and the applicable fee is paid. Rather, high beams will reflect the light back into your eyes and make it more difficult for both you and other drivers to see. You most likely have the right-of-way if you are already in a traffic circle. Vehicles entering the circle have to yield to vehicles already in the circle.
You should always use your turning signal whenever you change lanes. Turn the signal off once you have completed the lane change. Also, leave sufficient distance between you and the other nearby vehicles when changing lanes. Temporary warning signs, which are usually construction signs, are black on an orange background. As you are traveling down a well lit street, you see a school bus with its red lights flashing. You must:.
If you see a school bus with its red lights flashing, you must stop under any and all circumstances. A five-ounce glass of wine contains about the same amount of alcohol as a twelve-ounce beer. One ounce of beer contains less alcohol than one ounce of spirits, but the standard serving size of beer is twelve ounces. One and a half ounces of proof liquor, which is what most spirits hard liquor contain, has around the same amount of alcohol as a twelve ounce beer or five ounces of wine.
When parallel parking on a level street, make sure that you straighten your front wheels and leave sufficient space between the front of and back of your vehicle and the other vehicles. If a traffic light is not working, including if no lights appear, then proceed through the intersection with caution as if all directions are controlled by a stop sign.
You approach an intersection that has no traffic control device, vehicles approaching from all sides and one vehicle is in the intersection. Which vehicle gets the right of way? At an intersection that has no traffic control device, a driver approaching an intersection must yield the right-of-way to traffic already lawfully within the intersection. A traffic light with both a green arrow and a red light means that you may drive only in the direction of the green arrow.
The first choice tells you that the road will wind to the right. The second choice means winding road to the left. The third choice means the road curves right with an entry road. The last choice means slippery when wet. You must know your vocabulary terms to pass. This is very important! I used any free time I had to study.
I felt totally prepared taking that test Our Virgin Islands driver's test prep has helped thousands of test takers to pass their Virgin Islands Driver's License test. Gain instant access to vocabulary flashcards, and Virgin Islands driver's ed videos. The medical portion must be completed signed and stamped by a licensed local physician. This form shall be valid for one 1 year from purchase date.
Questions include but are not limited to whether the applicant suffers from various types of medical conditions dealing with hypertension, Diabetes, Fainting spells, Epilepsy, Hearing impairment, mental illness, heart ailments, physical disability, etc.
Written tests shall be administered by appointment only after applicable fee is paid. Only the applicant and the BMV employee administering the test will be allowed in the testing room.
Parents or guardian must show legal documents of proof of relationship and identity. An appointment shall be made for the road test after successfully passing the written test and the applicable fee is paid. Only the applicant and the BMV inspector giving the test will be in the vehicle during the road skills exam.
There will be on interference from anyone once the exam has begun and no one is allowed in the testing are besides the applicant and the BMV Inspector. Failure to adhere will lead to automatic failure.
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