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Hmm, where to go for consistent 80F (27C) weather, calypso-wafting beach bars and a taste of West Indian culture, but without any border crossing or passport hassle? The US Virgin Islands have your back, mon.

This guide is the result of research by dedicated authors and local experts who immersed themselves in US Virgin Islands, finding unique experiences, and sharing practical and honest advice, so you come away informed and amazed. This guide includes up-to-date reviews of the best places to stay, eat, sights, cultural information, maps, transport tips and a few best kept secrets all the essentials to get to the heart of US...

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need to know
PLANES
Essential for island hopping between destinations without ferries, and for reaching the region in the first place
FERRIES
Youll wish there were more between islands but where they run (eg St Kitts to Nevis, Dominica to Martinique) youll love em
CRUISE SHIP
Not a viable way to independently island hop; itineraries are set and youre on for the duration
SAILING
With time, skills and a boat you can set your own schedule in the islands; rentals are easy
MAIL BOATS
Aging tubs that take passengers; theyre still found in back corners of the region, such as Grenada to the Grenadines
BUMMING
With a winning smile and some pluck, you might meet somebody at a marina whos looking for a deckhand, a cook or just a companion
Your Daily Budget
BUDGET LESS THAN US$150
Divers hotels often best value
Look for rooms off the beach save US$10 for every minute you walk
Eat what the locals eat
MIDRANGE US$150 300
Double room in the action: US$200
Eschew hyped activities; rent bikes, walk, visit parks
Stay at the best places... in low season
TOP END OVER US $300
Beautiful rooms at the best resorts in high season: US$400 and over
Get private surfing lessons
Buy the posh bar a round of champagne
When to Go
HIGH SEASON DECAPR People fleeing the northern winter arrive in droves and - photo 4
HIGH SEASON (DECAPR)
People fleeing the northern winter arrive in droves and prices peak
The regions driest time
Can be cold in the northern Caribbean from Cuba to the Bahamas
SHOULDER (MAYJUN & NOV)
The weather is good, rains are moderate
Warm temperatures elsewhere reduce visitor numbers
Best mix of affordable rates and good weather
LOW SEASON (JULOCT)
Hurricane season; odds of being caught are small, but tropical storms are like clockwork
Good for Eastern Caribbeans surf beaches, eg Barbados
Room prices can be half or less than in high season
Websites
Lonely Planet ( www.lonelyplanet.com/caribbean ) Destination information, hotel bookings, travelers forums and more.
Caribbean Broadcasting Corp ( www.cbc.bb ) Regional news.
Caribbean Travel+Life ( www.caribbeantravelmag.com ) Features on regional travel and events.
Pirate Jokes ( www.piratejokes.net ) How does a pirate keep fit? Aarrrrobics.
Money

See the opening pages of each chapter for details on which currencies are used on each island. The main currencies in the region:

Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$)
US dollar (US$) accepted almost everywhere
Euro ()
Netherlands Antillean guilder (NAf/ANG) there are plans to replace this currency
Visas
Citizens of most Western countries (Canada, the EU, the US etc) dont need visas for visits of under 90 days throughout the region
Cuba requires a tourist card (CUC$15/US$25), usually included with your airline ticket and issued upon check-in
Immigration officials may ask to see proof of a ticket out of the country
What to Take

The Caribbean islands are casual, so bring light, comfy clothes: a bathing suit, T-shirt and shorts will be your wardrobe. Add long pants or a dress for nights out. A few essentials:

sun hat
a small quick-dry towel, for when the whim to swim hits
flashlight with batteries (nighttime reading, blackouts)
plastic resealable bags essential for keeping things (cameras, air tickets, passports) dry on boat trips
Get in the Mood

Books and movies can fuel your Caribbean desires. Think James Bond movies: Dr No as Ursula Andress emerges from the water (Jamaica) or Thunderball s Junkanoo parade (the Bahamas). Pirates of the Caribbean , partly shot on St Vincent, captures the regions exciting past. For literary inspiration: The Firm by John Grisham, about financial shenanigans in the Cayman Islands; The Slave Ship: A Human History by Marcus Rediker, looking at the transportation of 12 million Africans to the US and Caribbean during slavery; and Dan Koeppels Banana: The Fate of the Fruit that Changed the World , which explores the enormous impact of this ubiquitous fruit.

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US Virgin Islands

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Why Go?

Hmm, where to go for consistent 80F (27C) weather, calypso-wafting beach bars and a taste of West Indian culture, but without any border crossing or passport hassle? The US Virgin Islands (USVI) have your back, mon.

St John is the greenest island, literally and figuratively. Two-thirds of its area is cloaked in parkland and sublime beaches, ripe for hiking and snorkeling. It also leads the way in environmental preservation, with several low-impact tent-resorts for lodging. Dizzying cruise-ship traffic and big resorts nibbling its edges make St Thomas the most commercialized island. St Croix is the odd island out, floating far from its siblings and offering a mix of rainforest, sugar plantations, old forts and great scuba diving. And wait theres a fourth Virgin that often gets overlooked. Thats Water Island, a stones throw from St Thomas airport but a world away in its taxi-less, shop-less atmosphere.

When to Go

Mid-December through April is the dry and sunny high season, when activities are in full swing. St Thomas big bash is the whopping, party-hearty St Thomas Carnival from mid-April to early May. St Croix throws a cheery Cruzan Christmas Fiesta from mid-December until early January. Sailors, swimmers and snorkelers might like spring best, when the water is calmest. May and November are shoulder-season months for bargains and decent (if wet) weather; early December is the best of all for fair weather and fare deals.

Best Beaches

Lindquist Beach ( )

Magens Bay ( )

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