Wildlife in the Virgin Islands

Coki Beach, St. Thomas USVI | Photo credit: Alison Hastings The Fauna of the Virgin Islands is quite diverse--and that is another reason why living in the Virgin Islands is interesting! This month we are going to cover "the good, the bad, and the ugly" of wildlife. Although...

Utilities in the Virgin Islands

Tips for Renters who pay their own WAPA  What is WAPA? An autonomous public utility created by the Virgin Islands Legislature in 1964, the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) generates and distributes electricity to approximately 55,000 customers...

Renting in St. Thomas, USVI

Whether you are looking for a new home and need a place to stay while doing so, or you want to rent indefinitely—renting a home in St. Thomas is the standard route for new islanders. Here is some simple (and maybe obvious) advice to start off our “Renting in the VI” sequence. 1.)...

St. John Carnival 2014

What is the Carnival? The month of June and the week of July 4th, is an exciting time to be on St John. Experience the West Indian culture with its food fairs, music, races, parades and fireworks. You will get a feel for the culture and the island truly comes to life...

Shopping & Shipping in the Virgin Islands

Living on an island is beautiful, exciting, exhilarating, and mostly everything that you would hope it to be. One thing that takes a little getting used to is the limited shopping options. Luckily, there are plenty of stores that ship to the islands, thus offering alternative...

Finding The Best US Virgin Islands Schools After Relocating

  When relocating to the Virgin Islands a big decision for parents is deciding which school to enroll their children in. Many parents elect to enroll their children in private schools. Here are helpful links and tools to some of the best Virgin Islands schools.   St...

I made the move to the Virgin Islands– now what?

Before I made the big move to paradise, it seemed like a pretty huge undertaking. Looking back, it was not nearly as difficult as I made it out to be. Additionally, had I known what I know now--it would have been a breeze. So, here are a few of my recommendations to you to make...

Moving to USVI with Your Pets

We all love our pets! Here you can find some helpful information and tips on the best way to get your furbabies here when you relocate to the beautiful Virgin Islands. There are many factors to consider when planning transporting your beloved pets to the Virgin Islands on airlines....

Planning your Move to the Virgin Islands- Car Options

While planning your move to the Virgin Islands there are several logistics that must be worked out. One of those things is figuring out what you are going to do about a car. Although each of the islands are rather small-- a car is necessary unless you are able to car pool, or...

Your Virgin Islands Paradise Awaits

Planning a trip to the Virgin Islands?  Here are some answers to a lot of the common questions! Grab your calendars and mark out some dates  paradise awaits! When is the best time to visit the Virgin Islands?  April - June  is the slow tourist season so hotel rates...