Everything You NEED TO KNOW Visiting US Virgin Islands

[@IslandHopperTV]

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[@yaredmoges8873]

My attention span is 1 minute cause I get overwhelmed..this guy is so chill!! Thanks for the insight …

[@aditya234567]

I still watched it x2 lol

[@c.flowers9755]

Please do not rent a car if you are not comfortable driving on the left side of the road. The roads are very narrow steep and hilly. I've gotten around just fine in a taxi

[@lwarteman]

Well at $170/day, I think I would pass. 😮

[@symrahchristopher9738]

The airport name is Cyril King not Cecil!! Thanks 😊

[@johnbosch1839]

Lived here almost 8 years, seen soo many tourists causing wrecks driving around on the wrong side of the road

[@Wait---What]

Yea get around just fine on a safari

[@parkerzentner6191]

Watching this while in St Thomas, been great so far and his recommendations are spot on.

[@IslandHopperTV]

Thanks Parker for Watching!

[@TimothyZakaria]

​@IslandHopperTV how would you compare St Croix with Key West when I was in Key West I didn't like it I got into an argument with someone the thing is I didn't know I was on his property

[@TimothyZakaria]

​@@IslandHopperTVI was constantly bothered when I was in Key West I was there last January or February

[@GeorgeSawtooth]

Been to St. Croix in 2008 and it was beautiful and had gorgeous evenings that were magical. I want to go to St. John someday and enjoy the crystal clear water.

[@alansun70]

US Virgin Islands is smaller than Rhode Island. It'd be the smallest state as the 52nd state.

[@1707sherry]

Does st. Croix not have clear waters?

[@GeorgeSawtooth]

@@1707sherry Yes it does but St Johns clear waters are in calm protected coves where strong ocean waves are not really present.

[@mentlinc]

What was nice about the night life in St Croix?

[@GeorgeSawtooth]

@@mentlinc The boardwalk in Christiansted with its many restaurants and bars and just a wonderful atmosphere and admiring the ocean as you stroll.

[@josemaldonado8157]

I was born in 1968 in Christiansted st.croix lived in Williams delight till the age of 5 with my parents haven't been back Good Lord I've missed so much.

[@aniasstanislas5402]

Williams delight 😎

[@DB-mz5sd]

Lived and worked on St Thomas for many years! Remember use extreme caution as crime is often and you won't see it reported in the paper!

[@TonyaTime118]

Hi have you been to Saint Croix recently? It's currently December 2022 my husband and I are thinking about going there sometime in January 2023 kind of a last-minute trip because I probably won't get to take another vacation until April. Anyway I read a lot of articles right so think white is not safe. Did you feel safe when you were there? Thank you

[@HondoSauce]

Good review. I was on all three islands in 2019 during the hurricanes and all the people I met were amazing. I’ve wanted to go back but prices are astronomical for lodging. I don’t make a lot of money but I’d save for the experience that I had on St. John. Totally laid back and people help one another. No wonder why they call it Love City.

[@ValTravels16]

Love how informative your video is. I'm planning a trip for my bday n may.

[@igostronger1450]

St. Croix has the best beaches hands down. Better cuisine on St. Croix and the history is richer. However St. Thomas does have its charm. Party goers go to St. Thomas but the relaxers go to St Croix.

[@Mochiboba90]

I have been wanting to go to USVI and you’ve just lit a fire under me to go 👍🏼

[@BrazilianLivingAbroad]

I love your trip reports. They're always so thorough and on-point! My wish list of trips grows a little with every new video you release on KZbin ;( Thank you for sharing them with us.

[@IslandHopperTV]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@dearyvettetn4489]

Communications or data is good in the USVI as well. I recently took a week-long Caribbean cruise and the only time my phone received a signal was in St. Thomas. I don’t know how limited you are based on you service provider, mine is Verizon, but it was nice to get caught up on messages and download another audio book while we were in port.

[@charleswagenseil5496]

Great tips! We’re looking forward to our trip to St. Thomas this spring.

[@dylanshaffer2184]

I was there for a week. It’s absolutely beautiful and I’m glad that the islands are a part of the USA. The people are really friendly, the ice cream is delicious, and the views are beautiful. You can fly into St. John via a seaplane from Seaborne, which is owned by Silver Airways. Do not drive if you are not comfortable with driving on the left as it is the only part of the USA that drives on the left. Kinda wish the BVI joined the USVI and became one large US territory or state.

[@dylanshaffer2184]

@N3V1KO because i experienced the video. But I want to go back

[@donpif7764]

Gotta catch the ferry to go st.john. st.criox u can catch the seaplane , airplane or ferry.

[@dylanshaffer2184]

@@donpif7764 thought you can catch the sea plane to St. John

[@donpif7764]

No seaplane dnt fly to st John. There's no dock for the seaplane only the ferry.

[@jtidema]

@@donpif7764 Yeah I was going to say I've never seen that in 20+ years...

[@LivinginArizona]

Nice to get a break from the desert every once in awhile...

[@davidlapla963]

corrections airport is Cyril E King. Magens Bay Bach not Magnus Yacht Haven Grande and American Yacht Habor are two different marinas

[@wendyjenkins1559]

😂😂

[@elty69]

Cecil king 🤣

[@reginakay7439]

@@elty69 😂

[@royalgreenlantern]

I have been to all 3 islands. St. Croix is by far my fave for the landscape the mountains. St. John would be a second for exclusivity

[@zagyz1675]

Going there end of June any recommendations for places to check out?

[@timhendel8256]

Same here, St Croix is it! If you LOVE Disney, you won't like St. Croix

[@bullseyepewfessor6393]

I've been debating on which island to go to. Think I'm deciding St. Croix, simply because there isn't alot of information about it on here as much as St. Thomas, and St. John. The mystery of St. Croix has got me lol

[@39forest]

I've visited my friend twice in Tortola. Very nice island! Hope you get to explore it some day! 🤙🏽

[@Kitchydan]

Man, my wife & I are definitely gonna go check the islands out. Great tour/ tutorial bro! Feels like I was on vacation w you! 👍🏽👍🏽

[@Tinksbell333]

Enjoyed your video, my husband being from Antigua loves Fungi( foon -gee)

[@Txwealthygift]

St John: Trunk Bay best overall beach with clear water and snorkeling trail bright fish🐠 & good bar, Maho Bay (always packed,good bars) is a good beach for snorkeling with turtles(free too, turtles on right side facing looking outward) but the sand is rougher, Cinnamon Bay is good beach choppier water if windy & great photo opportunity as soon as you walk in with window sill beach in background, Hawksnest beach is good beach, Oppenheimer beach is great secluded beach(get there early), Francis Bay Beach is like Major gritty sand. There's lots more beaches but those are some off top of head.

[@cheetahprague]

Thanks!

[@fatmayo2293]

Nice video with helpful information. Thank you.

[@mgarizona9939]

Jeff if you need a spare camera man I am available to travel at any time also my editing skills are really good . I play golf enjoy all the food you do so won’t be any trouble at all .also extremely well mannered and won’t upset the locals !

[@RealThisisA]

Thank you. I plan on visiting sometime...looks so beautiful.

[@chrish9502]

Excellent execution sir. You provide information in probably the best format I’ve seen as someone who needs info fast. Thank you

[@chancellorpalpatineakathes6130]

Thanks god finally I found a USVI video without excessive polarizers.

[@80sbreaker]

driving in the islands is like nascar thight turns every 30 40 feets even in rainy down pouring rain very skillfull island driving thing

[@resin420]

more like rally 😂 but yeah st thomas driving is not for the weak

[@sebbvell3426]

All my love to The US Virgin Islands 🇻🇮 from Venezuela 🇻🇪

[@jesseludwig8202]

Much more research needed Sir. You did not do these Virgin Islands justice.

[@QueenB-el7yk]

Plus he did not pronounce Magens Bay correctly.

[@lifeskater9899]

Opening shot, looks like you were at John Brewer's Bay (beach). Grew up there, would swim and watch the airplanes land. That runway was extended back to the sea years ago due to a plane crash I believe in 1975. Pilot overshot the runway, went into a gas station that was at the other end of the runway. Some died.

[@Rasworth]

It was actually April of 1976 was an AA flight from JFK to STT my uncle and his wife was supposed to be on that flight and they missed it … 1st flight he said he ever missed lol

[@steveps2]

Just returned from St. Croix after a week of scuba diving. Your tips and review were spot on except that credit cards are widely accepted. At most restaurants, the servers even carried mobile credit card readers.

[@selenac.798]

Debit cards?

[@steveps2]

@@selenac.798 I used a debit card without any problems,

[@Txwealthygift]

Good morning, Good afternoon, Good evening! Always say that out of respect, goes a long way!! Recommend going to St John very early to get a parking spot on beaches! If you go early enough you can beach hop, like two or three beaches a day. Although the beaches are close, each beach is dramatically different!!

[@annaroode8594]

You covered all the important information. Thanks.

[@benwilliam2229]

Hello 👋

[@gracewest8452]

Ha! you remind me of my son in-law--put on that sun screen ,son. Great presentation.

[@IslandHopperTV]

You are definitely right about that. Sun protection is important

[@sandytrang6073]

Thanks for sharing,will visit soon

[@tobiojo9454]

Great video, please keep making more of these videos

[@traviscriddle7743]

I was in St. Thomas when Fiona hit. Got stuck for a few days. Before the storm hit it was great. We stayed at Margaritaville. They upped the price for the room for the extra 2 days. No one could come or go due to the storm. Very shady business practices in my opinion. Moved to a different place by the airport when we could.

[@OneWheelMan]

Didn't realize you drive on the left side of the road in U.S. territories, very fascinating to me! (haven't ever traveled here)

[@KPops1897]

Just USVI - Puerto Rico is still on the right

[@tose917]

Awesome video. Thanks a lot for sharing.

[@Unnikrishnanalpy]

The very good narration! Thanks, you dear friend! Am an Indian! ❤

[@Bifyo]

Thank you for putting this video together.

[@grantwilcox330]

Also what about the electricity outages? WAPA can be a pain sometimes.

[@MichaelRei99]

It looks like there is an airport in St Croix. Can you direct flight into St Croix?

[@royalgreenlantern]

Yes just got back from there yesterday Delta flys there direct from ATL

[@rossvesci1706]

Jeff what island you like better st croix or st Thomas

[@rossvesci1706]

What’s up jeff

[@josefnitervol6415]

Good guide! thanks and yeah, I just want to chill out.

[@SQue-g5o]

Conch fritters RAWK!!!! Kinda like a hush puppy with a sweet meat cut imperceptively small... Yum!

[@choosetoshine2610]

Excellent content! New subscriber.

[@bullseyepewfessor6393]

I'd love to see a St. Croix video from you 🙏

[@bennychiu3401]

Great video, thank you for sharing

[@AmericanMoviePodcast]

What do you mean Medical clearance? Is that still required

[@toothpicksamurai1251]

Hi there! What's it like to live there? I was thinking about working there as an attorney for a couple of years (for fun). Thanks in advance!

[@lifeskater9899]

Visit first. Get a feel of the atmosphere and environment, talk to the locals. Visit the Superior Court. Always say "Good morning" or "Good night" to any local first ,before conversing, otherwise it's considered rude not doing so. Apts are expensive, as well as houses. Same for electricity (WAPA), food and clothing. Some foods are imported, plus expensive for doing so, some are home grown you can by at Market Square, or supermarket. Some people, when moving there, have their cars shipped there. Expensive. Also, and very important, consider hurricane season, June-Sept. The Islands can be hit hard and depending on your location and in which direction the wind/rain blows, you could lose either your apt, or house, or be lucky and not lose anything. Luck of the draw. Water is considered gold-it's literally valuable due to low rainfall. Not trying to discourage you, just giving you the facts.

[@staceyrschwartz]

It's the opposite of visiting. Very expensive horribly expensive

[@r.u.d.e.t.v.6879]

St. Croix has the best food hands down

[@Defender-Guy]

Always start with Good Morning/Good Afternoon. And dress conservatively.

[@KaiSani]

What beach should I stay on in st Thomas ? I’ll be there in December

[@GoddessRubyJade]

Yes! The people part is so true. We’re big on respect and a simple good morning! Or good afternoon goes a long way!

[@MyWalkLondon]

Wow, I love this. keep it up. Love from London. Emma

[@hkkyt8963]

Appreciate that British VI info

[@Victoriacaldera1984]

Great informative video

[@kevjames527]

Dude, you didn’t do your research. Discount Car Rental has Jeep vehicles for much less.

[@IslandHopperTV]

Here is our full St Thomas travel guide kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYraqKKjnKaFo68

[@markwindholz816]

I noticed you videos St. Thomas and St. John. But no St. Croix. Why not St. Croix?

[@trangkev]

Hi buddy, we've been watching all your travel videos. May I ask you a HUGE question...We want to fly into St. Thomas from California and stay for about 6-7 days, then take ferry with our 2 luggages to St. John and stay for 6-7 days, and then take another ferry to British Virgin Island and stay for another 6-7 days, and when it's over take ferry back, and then fly back to California (round trip, set dates coming back from British Islands). Is that doable? Thanks for your help!

[@cashvisionfilms]

what kind of camera you shot this video with?

[@Bachconcertos]

I use to live on St John.

[@hawaiiminded]

Any chance you have the information of that Airbnb you stayed in with that awesome view from way up?

[@moa3008]

Are there any swordfish in the area; and is there any clam digging on any of the beaches?

[@katiaemeline2092]

Listen!! you need to Big up ST CROIX!!!

[@royalgreenlantern]

My fave island

[@lucyintheskyvi2284]

Right? And he keeps saying you fly into st thomas like you can't fly into st croix...

[@lucyintheskyvi2284]

@mari da don oh yeaaa St Thomas is the island with no murders. How could I forget? 😫

[@tbreeze79]

I lived in Hawaii for 6 years. I work in the federal field and I am thinking of transferring to the Virgin Islands.

[@TonyaTime118]

Lucky you!!!!

[@BBArya]

Amazing 😎

[@ydy2800]

Question, are there any lifeguards on the beaches? I nave seen many videos on the U.S Virgin Islands and I haven’t seen any lifeguards nor anyone mentioning lifeguards…

[@resin420]

extremely rarely.. sometimes at megans bay

[@angelam2332]

Ya. What about st croix? My favorite

[@moa3008]

How good is the wi-fi services; and the internet connection?

[@megatron4136]

We always stayed on Water island when we go.

[@jensbfog]

Norway had no involvement with the US VI. It’s Magens Bay. Cyril not Cecil E. King

[@April-201]

Your video is very informative 👍🏾 Thanks

[@rinacasiano4335]

Can I ask? I'm from Philippines, what are requirements for visiting there Thanks

[@alcahallic4526]

we just went, you need a passport, mask-wearing, proof of complete vaccination, or a negative test a few days prior to flying there. I found the Philippines to be even more breathtaking and the locals there much friendlier.

[@datboykrazy8616]

@@alcahallic4526 I thought yu didn’t need a passport since it’s u.s. base

[@mingo20475]

Hi friend, Would you recommend USVI for honeymoon? Thanks 😄

[@IslandHopperTV]

Yes sure why not

[@ericafarley2850]

Great video and overview of the U.S.V.I.! Even though you don't need a passport to be in the U.S. Virgin Islands, do you have a layover in another territory in which you would need a passport?

[@mrsjrenae4738]

No.

[@jonanddy]

Passports are for traveling out of the country

[@rossvesci1706]

What’s up Jeff do a video on Barbados or West Indies in Nevis

[@TonyaTime118]

Hi Ross in November 2021, my husband and I and two friends went to Barbados for eight days it was fantastic!!! - Regarding the weather the food landscapes and the people.

[@rossvesci1706]

@@TonyaTime118 was jeff there

[@Caribbeanking365]

The way he pronounced Tortola is disrespectful lol. Also, I’m tired of mainland Americans minimizing St. Croix and it’s beauty! Edit: St. Croix definitely has the best food. And the island is a bit more spacious so you won’t feel cramped. Saint Thomas and John are significantly smaller. Don’t let the fact that the capital being on Saint Thomas fool you. The capital is only there for logistical reasons.

[@staceyrschwartz]

Also Mengins Bay? hehe It's like nails going down a chalkboard.

[@danielelliott3659]

Disrespectful? Poor triggered snowflake!

[@argeniscribas9304]

I'm not American, do I need a visa to visit those Islands?

[@IslandHopperTV]

You would need the same documents you would need if you were visiting the USA.

[@keannahector2921]

Some of the pronunciations are incorrect in the video but I enjoyed the information and visuals. I’m from St.Thomas it was nice to watch your video haven’t been home on four years

[@roddslip3804]

Not even the pronunciations, just straight up wrong names 😂 the Airport is Cyril E King, who tf is cecil 😭

[@skippydippie]

thank you for the info great video. currently planning a trip for 10 days in march found and airbnb for 3700$ after taxes for 8 people 1 infant and 2 dogs. do you have any other recommendations? this is at the top of 1 of the 4 mountains at the center. we would much rather be by the beach but with this many poeple its gonna be 15,000-20,000$ it seems like

[@KinariaJeffers-ef1us]

Also I can say that our water actually heals because I'm from the V.I🇻🇮

[@feastwithpete]

Very Informative video!

[@tiki340]

Hey do St.Croix. Come. I’ll show you around on “island time” 😅

[@nourhanelsharawy300]

Thank you ❤❤❤

[@lauranyc4966]

Excellent video short and straight to the point 👍🏻 now I know I’m not missing anything 😁 I’ll stick with Florida and Hawaii 🌺😁

[@jmitchell2158]

Lol so funny, I’m here trying to do something other than Hawaii. My sister has forbidden my husband and I from going back to Hawaii 😂😂 we love it so much

[@lauranyc4966]

@@jmitchell2158 don’t even think about it !!!! Google oil spill into drinking water in Hawaii !!!!! Totally ftub !!!!! Go to Florida only if you want any type of tropical relaxing vacation !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TonyaTime118]

@@jmitchell2158 I have to say once you go to the Hawaiian Islands it ruins you for any other place like Mexico or anywhere in the Caribbean. My husband offered to take me back to maui and Kawaii For seven days next month but I just don't want to spend all that time on the plane and then recovery regarding time acclimation on my way home.

[@rhythmgod7086]

Looks like a great place for me ;~;

[@quis5524]

I’m from St Thomas (Rocc City) to be clear the way you said Magen’s Bay Beach was horrible lol

[@dachagsgo8176]

Great stuff Tnx

[@elliebellie7816]

The beaches CHARGE? Marking off the VI's for my vacation.

[@excelsiorgloballink9588]

Please how do i get the evisa to come to USVI

[@shemdickson7235]

TO THIS ISLAND TRAVEL BLOGGER, MANY THANKS FOR “THE USVI'S UTMOST, REGIONAL CRITIQUES,” AND TO Y’ALL, “STATE VISITORS, REMEMBER: 'A VOLUNTARY DONATION IS WORTH AN ISLAND REGION'S' BEAUTY"!!

[@monstermonster6229]

Living in Arizona now?

[@kevinbatangan7569]

They drive left!? It’s a US Territory right? Oh okay I watched it twice. Very informative! Thanks.

[@rugie6247]

Very helpful!

[@uzairmalik498]

Beautiful nature should be preserved..