If you go to the top of this page and scroll down "St Thomas" you'll find a ton of activity suggestions to go through. A day on St John is always a "must" and you can take your rental car over there as long as you don't rent from Hertz which doesn't allow it (ferry schedule top right this page). You can also take day trips - ferry or charter - to the BVI and passports are required for that. You are, of course, renting a car? That's a huge "must". A daysail is the highlight of many a visitor's trip. The concierges at the Ritz will give you a ton of suggestions on things to do and see.

Weather is always lovely! If you have more than a carry-on for each of you you've packed way too much so put it all back in the closet. Pack plenty of sunscreen and Deet-containing bug repellent.

Taxi service from the airport is a well-oiled operation. You simply tell the dispatcher where you're headed and he'll put you into the next air conditioned taxi van going your way. Taxi rates see under "transportation" above.

Enjoy your birthdays and a wonderful visit!

We have been five times in the last 4 years. Each time we go, we have packed too much "stuff"....and every time we pack we remember that and pack less.....and we are still taking too many clothes to the islands. Heed STT Resident's recommendations.

STTResident & Plasticpirogue, Thank you! I'm a huge overpacked so that definitely helps! 😉

Packing:
Lay everything you think you'll need out on the bed and go make a rum punch (get in the mood don't ya know). Come back and cut what you have on the bed in half (not literally, although depends on strength of your punch I suppose 8-)). Go get another drink and repeat.
Even after following this practice you'll still have some things you'll never wear. Don't forget to bring and use the sun block regardless of the weather forecast.

They totally know what their saying. Every time we have guest we say bring only a carry on. So many people over pack. You need a bathing suit flip flops shorts tee shirts and a sun dress. hat and the leave the bling at home. The strongest sunscreen out there. and reapply many times a day. If you don't live here your skin will burn. and the tops sun glasses. cheap so if you leave them behind oh well enjoy.

I am bringing nothing but what I can fit in my back pack this trip. One that will fit under my airline seat.

You guys are killing me! lol. I'm a huge overpacker and can't understand how I'm supposed to survive with one or two sundresses and a swimsuit. I'll do my very best to keep it to a minimum...

What's the weather like? Hurricane? Storm watch?? I just barely missed Hurricane Odile in Cabo San Lucas (decided last minute not to risk going down there. Phew!) and I'm nervous about this Flash Flood watch I've heard St. Thomas is going to have???

No hurricanes on the horizon, a few downpours today - just a silly little front going through and the rain is interspersed with blue skies and sunshine. Whenever we get more than a drizzle there's a "flash flood watch". Stop worrying - just pack a few clothes and lots of sunscreen and Deet-containing repellent!