FAQs

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Around Town

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When greeting those who live on St. John, a “Good Morning”, “Good Afternoon”, or a “Good Night” will go a long way. Keep in mind that some things on St. John are truly on Island Time and patience is a great thing. Also, bathing suits are for the beaches. Please be sure to have a cover up on and males should have shirts on while in public places.

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Water, water, everywhere!

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Fresh water in the islands is as precious as gold. It comes from 2 sources: rain water collected in gutters and stored in the cistern, and desalinated salt water, which is trucked and delivered to homes and stored in the cistern. Use it to wash and brush your teeth, cook with it, etc. However, when you are parched for a tall glass of water, you may want bottled, because while it’s safe, the water we have in our home systems is not always that tasty. Conserve water when you can, it’s the island way… use all the water you need, but please try not to waste it.

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Cell Phone/Data Service

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AT&T has the most reliable service on St. John. Sprint and TMobile, have limited coverage in the USVI. If you have Verizon, you will be roaming and you will incur fees. As a precaution, be sure to check with your provider before your trip to determine if you will have coverage while traveling

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Insects

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Insects are everywhere in a tropical climate, and while all rooms are exterminated on a regular basis, you may come face to face with an island critter. You can minimize this by keeping all foods in the refrigerator, and not leaving any food of any kind on the counters or table, this is simply an invitation to these little house invaders! Also, be sure to wear bug spray, especially between the hours of 4:30-6:30 when the no seeums are out.

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Electricity

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Electricity on St. John comes via cable from St. Thomas, and is not always as reliable as we’d like it to be. Frequent outages are common. Be prepared by knowing where your flashlights are located, and realize that you must be patient if the power goes out.

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Medical Care

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For any medical needs, please visit the Clinic near the Ferry Dock. If you do have any emergency, always call 911 and state that you are on St. John because the calls do get routed through St. Thomas.

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Safety

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St. John is among the safest islands in the Caribbean, and probably safer than your own home town. However, crime happens everywhere, so mind your belongings and take the same care with security around the island as you would at home.

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Passport?

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You will not need a passport to visit St. John, USVI. However, if you plan on going to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) then you will need a passport.

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More Questions?

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Feel free to contact our wedding planner, Michelle Cawthron of Paradise Planning, with any questions you may have. Her email is Michelle@ParadisePlanningUSVI.com