The Islander

December's cruise ship schedule has been added. You can find it at:

The limited edition 2017 St. Thomas Calendar is sold out. We have two limited edition calendars for St. John. A calendar for St. Croix, A USVI c...

Hello jcmmmc, Flying to St. Thomas and continuing by ferry to the BVI is a popular choice for visitors. Most of the BVI ferries don't require re...

Update: The St. Thomas Calendar is almost sold out. Only a few left and the photographer says he is out and not printing more. We have the St. C...

Hi LuauQueen, Most of the restaurants have special fixed menu/price for New Year's Eve. Some will have music, champagne toast, or party favors. ...

Hello MarBush, You will find lots of shopping while in port for the day in St. Thomas. And you will find lots of taxis in the shopping areas wai...

Hello Burticus , welcome to the VInow message board. This site and message board is on vacationing in the USVI. We have another website called VI...

Hi Lolly, Caught an episode last night that featured St. Thomas. Was a newlywed couple looking for a house. Nice intro shots of Charlotte Amalie...

Hi Agave, Did you ask whether the car rental agency you are renting from offers pick up at the ferry dock in St. John to bring you to their offi...

Hello Agave, Yes some of the trails are good for jogging pace. Leinster Bay trail and Francis Bay Walking Trail are both pretty flat and would be...

Hello Shellyjo, The only casino in the USVI is on St. Croix, and its at the Divi Carina Bay Resort and Casino. There isn't ferry service b...

Hello Shellyjo, welcome to the message board. There aren't any water parks in the U.S. Virgin Islands of the variety you are asking about... wit...

Hi Hyd916, We did a blog post on driving in the VI a few months ago... check it out Thank you for using VInow.com to plan your visit to the ...

Hello Bobby, Margaritaville-St. Thomas has a website with information and photos, see

Follow up comment... Hadn't seen anyone with a service dog in a restaurant in the USVI that I remembered when I answered the question last month. But ...

Hello zhawk, Was excited to read your question the other day, and swung by Sapphire to check it out. Had been a few weeks ago but hadn't gone by ...

Hello capmedia, I've brought alcohol back to the US/USVI from travels aboard over the years. Usually just one bottle at a time. Transported in c...

You're very welcome Tiffany. Hope your family has a great visit. If you have any other questions related to your St. John vacation let us know.

Hi ksvarkonda, thanks for your question. Virgin Islands law requires that young children be restrained in car seat, and/or by seat belt. And pas...