FAQs

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What precautions are you taking for the spread of COVID-19?

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Effective September 19, 2020, every traveler aged five and older who enters the U.S. Virgin Islands are required to use the USVI Travel Screening Portal and submit a COVID-19 test result within five days of arrival to the island. For full details please visit www.covid19usvi.com/covid-19/travelers All planned events are outdoor providing fresh air and plenty of space for our guests to socially distance.

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Do i need a passport?

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No, if you are a citizen of the United State of America you do not need a passport to travel to the US Virgin Islands.

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Where should i stay?

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Although we'd love if everyone could stay in the same area as us, we understand there are a lot of amazing options to choose from on the island. The bride and groom are staying on Sapphire Beach in Red Hook. There are several condo buildings available for rent located right on the beach, Crystal Cove and Saphire Village Condos. You can book these condos directly using our room block or we recommend looking at our Airbnb and VRBO list for the best deals. Please, see the travel page for more information about accommodation recommendations and how to book.

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Do i need to rent a car?

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Ask yourself, are you an explorer or beach bum? If you're an explorer, we recommend car rental, if you're a beach bum, we recommend using the shuttle and taxi services. There are many ways to get around the island. 1. There is a $1 shuttle that runs the loop of St. Thomas and stops at every beach along the way. 2. Taxis are frequent and you can catch them easily on the main roads -- they typically charge $6 per person and run all day and late into the night. (CASH ONLY) You do not need a car, but if you'd like to rent one, there are several rental services located at St.Thomas Airport (STT). We recommend renting ahead of time and using Hotwire.com to find the best deal on car rentals.** Travel note: Similar to England, cars drive on the left side of the road in USVI. For more details see the travel page.

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What currency is used in USVI?

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All of the US islands take the US dollar. St.Thomas, St.Croix, & St.John. You will NOT need to exchange any of your money unless visiting one of the British islands and most places accept all major credit cards. Please make sure to bring cash for taxi services.

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How long should i stay?

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Stay as long as you like! The bride and groom will be staying from April 24th- May 1st. We only ask that you be there on Sunday, April 25th, 2021. Optional wedding activities are planned for April 24th & 26th. See the schedule page for more details.

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What's the weather like?

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The average high in April/May is 85 degrees Fahrenheit and the average low is 75 degrees Fahrenheit. There is generally minimal precipitation.

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Will i have cell phone service?

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Yes. Verizon and AT&T both include the US Virgin Islands on their plans. Please check with your cell phone provider to be sure.

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Where can i buy groceries?

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There are several grocery stores in the Red Hook area but we recommend going to The Food Center on Red Hook Road for the best prices. Because everything is imported, there is usually a 10-20% increase on goods.

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What do i wear?

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The island is casual. You're more likely to stand out if you're dressed up. No matter where you are, there will be people in swimsuits, sweatpants, and t-shirts. Get with the island vibe and keep it casual. Our wedding will be beach casual. Look nice and be comfortable. Some ideas: Ladies-- sundresses, rompers, maxi dresses, sandals. Gentleman-- shorts, khakis, linen pants/shirts, Hawaiian shirts, sandals, boat shoes.

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How do I get to St.John?

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If you are staying for longer than 5 days, we highly recommend visiting St.John. You can catch a 20 min ferry to Cruz Bay, the only town on St.John, at the Urmar Victor Fredricks Marine Terminal in Red Hook. There are ferries to and from St.John every hour until 11 PM. The cost round trip is $18 per person. There is a parking garage located at the marina for $10 a day.

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We are bringing our little one(s), where can we book reliable babysitting services?

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The island has several credible, and trustworthy babysitters. Our wedding planner highly recommends Caribean Nanny Services. Please visit their website for details: http://caribbeannannyservices.com/index.php Another great option is our planner who has two teenage daughters and several close friends that are available for hire. Just let us know and we can put you in touch with her.