Not to belabor the point but you've again said "i hope i can get a small place on the water because that's were I'll be spending most of my time eithe...

You have to define what you mean by "something small on the water nothing fancy simple is better". Waterfront property is limited (the Good Lord ...

Yes, there's housing in the USVI's - everything from simple 1 room studio apartments to multi-million dollar mega-villas. Generally speaking, housing...

I am not looking to lease a car from anyone who has any hesitation. I know there are kind trustworthy people on this island who would want to help out...

Check out www.finepaintsofeurope.com - the have some fantastic paints that resist mildew and lasts for well over 20 years. We came across it when we ...

It's always difficult to explain the cost of living in the islands mainly because everyone has a different lifestyle. Also, some costs will be higher...

A charter flight is not going to be cheap even if the cost is shared by several people. It's about a 3 hour flight and you have to pay for the de...

To answer OP's original question, sure there are some people who move to the islands and purchased a condo (or even a house) right away rather then re...

You didn't ask but I'd be concerned that hardwood floors would warp from all the humidity. Of course if you keep the rooms air-conditioned that would...

Be careful what you bring. For instance, don't bring a year's supply of Coke (or any soft drink) even if you can get it at a bargain price. Soda ten...

Yes, no need for a computer - the new ones connect directly to your modem.

My Magic Jack works fine.

It sounds like you actually came "on vacation" not on a true Pre-move visit. You really want to visit like you are living her. Stay in a condo/house...

People with dogs move to all three of the islands all the time so that in and of itself shouldn't be a driving factor in deciding "which island". Mor...

We have a soft sided "roll-aboard" cooler that we use to transport frozen meats all the time. It keeps meats frozen for a little more than 24 hours...

I'll add a few comments: "What kind of income will you need" - That really depends on YOUR lifestyle. You don't say where you live now but in g...

AirMed and MedJet assist are two others. You can check costs on their respective website. Premiums vary depending on the coverage terms you ...

If your friend is traveling from the US to the DR and back by air she will need a valid passport to re-enter the US.

Some of your questions are very subjective rather than objective so it's difficult to give you definitive answers but I'll try: a) October is pro...

Unless you have very specialized skills (think doctor, lawyer, CEO, or other similar type of occupation where an employer would try to RECRUIT YOU rat...

Follow Old Tart's advice about using the forum search feature and reading ALL the material under the various dropdown menus at the top of this page. ...

Generally speaking cruise ships that have STT as a Port of Call are prohibited by law from taking on (or dropping off) passengers at any intermediate ...

Before shipping your car (if you do decide to go that repute) check with your lender - some won't let you ship the car to the USVI's if you still have...

You stated - "We could get residency on BVI or Antigua" and that you are a "UK/US couple" - make sure you fully understand the residency requirements...

AandA2VI - I think you've miss my point about a "simple life" - you could have done all those things - get a "beater car", where more casual clothes, ...