You know... leaving pets "at home" with family or friends is also traumatic for the animals. They don't really get to stay "at home". They move to t...
The Christmas/holiday season runs long... through 3 Kings Day on January 6th. Expect government offices, schoola, banks, post office, etc. to be clos...
STX is 40 miles across the water from STT. It wouldn't work to commute back and forth... but living on STX is nice and you'd still be close to visit ...
when figuring out what the expenses would be to keep the boat here, you should know that you don't have to keep it in one of the marinas at a slip. T...
considering what the salt air environment is going to do to your guns, you might want to think about leaving them in the custody of a friend on the ma...
The rum punch is 90% Rum... so it depends on the percentage of alcohol in the type of rum chosen. I think the tourists have an easier time emotio...
Anthony, You can run searches on St. Croix's MLS at the following website: There are some ready-built links to properties of certain types ...
People have lots of reasons for wanting to move away from where they live. Sometimes those reasons follow you to a new place and sometimes you can le...
There have been quite a few posts from people who try out the islands only to find it doesn't suit them and leave. Stories like Mike & Linda's are pr...
Hang in there Angela! Keep giving Jamie the strokes he needs. You already have one tough part conquered... you have acquired USVI real estate at rock...
If you're looking for a private grade school that is not as expensive as Good Hope and Country Day but that still gives your children a good education...
Gongolas are millipedes. There is a huge hatching season each spring and you will see them crawling on the floors, walls, ceilings, etc. You can't s...
Since most construction here is primarily of concrete, there aren't all that many structures damaged by fires. There are occasional brush fires or ca...
the only way for daily commuting from STX to STT would be feasible is if you own your own airplane and can fly yourself back and forth. Even then, it...
oooooooohhhhhhhhh....... a Cabana Boy! 🙂 What fun! Be sure to slather him with sunscreen before he goes out there. With his complexion, ...
Jobs in the construction trades are available year around. If you have a good work ethic, you will be highly in demand. I have contact with a builde...
Do you have a timeline in mind for making the move? It is easier to find a place to live in June-October. It is easier to find a job in November-Mar...
Keep in mind that costs have gone up some since Marty mnoved here 8 years ago and that not everyone finds a job their first day on-island. Come prepa...
Forget St. Thomas! Come and open a few Taco Bells on St. Croix! Talk about an untapped market!
Congrats Mike & Linda! 😀 Glad to hear you are back among the employed. I'm sure you'll still find time to enjoy live to the fullest in your time o...
Oh, now.. I never suggested for a moment that you'd follow instructions! lmao And maybe you don't need practice, but a lot of new fathers find t...
Cost-u-Less has solid wood dressers (not pressboard) for about $130. You have to put them together... but that gives dad a chance to practice for all...
Even in the "off season", there are quite a few rooms booked at the hotels. You might not be overbooked for clients, but there should still be some b...
Hi Maria! You are often better off selling most of your bulky items before you move. Nearly all homes and condos here come furnished. Even if y...
I'm not sure about STT, but I found baby furniture to be far less expensive on STX than on the mainland. I was very surprised by that since most thin...
