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Tipping in the Virgin Islands is expected.
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The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) constitute an unincorporated organized territory of the United States of America between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east of Puerto Rico. Together with the British Virgin Islands, to the northeast, the territory forms the Virgin Islands archipelago. The islands' natural resources are sun, sand, sea, and surf.
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Tipping
Tipping in the Virgin Islands is expected.
English
English is the official language. An English-based creole language is also used in informal situations, especially among the older generation, with some code-switiching between standard English in more rural areas.
Low-lying buildings usually use the public water, which is fine to drink. Places up in the mountains almost all have independent water supplies, replenished by the rain that falls on their roofs.
Islanders follow a system of greeting which depends on the time of day. Good morning, good afternoon, good evening and good night are the norm." When entering a room with others, it is customary to greet people.
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established to preserve one of the finest marine gardens in the Caribbean Sea
within its 7,000 plus acres is the complex history of civilizations - both free and enslaved - dating back more than a thousand years, all who utilized the land and the sea for survival
Public transport and paid services in United States Virgin Islands.
By taxi and bus
Upon landing at the Cyril E. King Airport on St. Thomas, one could rent a taxi or take buses to Charlotte Amalie, or to Red Hook, either of which have ferry service to Cruz Bay, St. John.
By boat
Sailboat rentals at Red Hook will allow you to get around by water.
By car
With plenty to explore on all the islands, car rental agencies are recommended. From the lush rainforest to the quaint Christiansted, driving the St Croix island is both scenic and a visual pleasure.
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Calculated from climate averages: mild daytime highs and lower rainfall. It does not account for festivals, crowds or prices.
Average conditions in Charlotte Amalie
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. high | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
| Avg. low | 26° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 40 | 29 | 38 | 54 | 99 | 73 | 88 | 113 | 146 | 142 | 122 | 59 |
| Humidity | 76% | 75% | 75% | 76% | 78% | 79% | 79% | 78% | 78% | 78% | 77% | 76% |
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Budget
$90
Per person, per day
Mid-range
$255
Per person, per day
Luxury
$665
Per person, per day
| Budget | Mid-range | Luxury | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | $45 | $140 | $385 |
| Food and drink | $25 | $60 | $140 |
| Local transport | $10 | $25 | $60 |
| Activities | $10 | $30 | $80 |
Estimate from World Bank price levels (2021). Actual costs vary by city and season. World Bank
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US Department of State
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UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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