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St. Thomas or St. John? Planning a trip to the US Virgin Islands? In this video, I’m sharing everything you need to know before visiting St. Thomas, St. John, and the USVI, from how to get around to what things actually cost, and which island you should stay on!
I’ve been coming to St. Thomas for years, and there are a lot of small things you don’t realize until you’re here, like do you need a rental car? Driving on the left side of the road, expensive taxis, ferry logistics, and even occasional power outages. This guide is meant to help you plan your trip better and avoid common mistakes I made in the beginning.
We’ll cover:
0:00 Introduction St. Thomas travel tips
02:17 What are the US Virgin Islands
02:32 St. Thomas vs St. John?
03:23 Flying to St. Thomas
04:55 What eSIM do you need?
06:29 Do you need a passport?
07:08 Best time to visit St. Thomas
07:32 Caribbean Concierge info
07:41 Car rental vs Taxi
09:10 Do you need a jeep?
09:44 Local taxis and buses
10:32 Airbnb vs Hotel
11:18 Why choose Airbnb?
12:08 The Ritz Carlton hotel
12:38 Secret Harbour hotel
12:54 Top things to do on St. Thomas
13:30 Car ferry to St. John
13:48 Boat Charter – Island hopping
14:26 Shopping info
15:21 Best beaches US Virgin Islands
17:00 The restaurant scene
18:42 Breakfast scene
19:09 Doctor info
If it’s your first time visiting the US Virgin Islands, make sure you plan at least one day trip to St. John, it has some of the best beaches in the Caribbean.
Thank you to the local businesses who helped me make this episode come to life! You can find more info about them here:
Caribbean Concierge: https://bit.ly/47C9zfP (say hii to Michalea and Mel from me!)
Car Rental – Book it here: https://bit.ly/47C9zfP
Our favorite boat charters:
Phoenix Island Charter (BVI & USVI Day trips): https://bit.ly/3TCK2xD
Let’s Play VI – Boat Charter, USVI & BVI Boat Trips: https://bit.ly/3MUVkJz
Places to stay:
The Castle Cabrita: https://bit.ly/4srjhKM
The Ritz Carlton, Marriott, and Luxury villas here: https://bit.ly/47C9zfP
Lovango Resort & Beach Club: https://bit.ly/3zzpCOY
Let me know in the comments if you’re planning a trip or if you’ve already been, I’d love to hear your experience.
Happy travels!
X Camilla
ENJOY
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LINKS TO MY PREVIOUS CARIBBEAN VIDEOS:
1. ST. THOMAS BEST PLACES TO STAY US VIRGIN ISLANDS: https://youtu.be/IrCo8CqpFAk
2. ST THOMAS VIRGIN ISLANDS BOAT DAY! https://youtu.be/JUqbw59oHI8
3. $4000 VILLA HOUSE-TOUR: https://youtu.be/75liu4ir0Ms
4. 1 Week Travel Vlog 2020: https://youtu.be/cj4BDJgHx9w
5. PUERTO RICO TRAVEL VLOG: https://youtu.be/DU10U74E-vE
6. USVI 1 WEEK 2021: https://youtu.be/kNSSJPR_qk0
7. ST. JOHN 2021: https://youtu.be/lX8PbK0STPY
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