People leave for all sorts of reasons. For instance: 1) Some find living on an island very confining- it' like living in a small town where you can...

Agree, Dominica has EVERYTHING you are seeking. Mike Foster at Coastal Air flies there a couple times a week from STX. Give him a call: 340-773-...

1) I see that Sprint offers service there, does anyone know if you can keep the same plan you had in the states or if it's different and how? Can't ...

Really, there are no "hidden costs". You'll encounter the same type of expenses you have where you now live. As you already know you'll need to pay ...

blu4u is right - the reason you've "heard figures from many people and they range all over the board" is because that's the way things are. It all de...

All I can add is we were behind schedule and over budget almost from day one.

Hire an exterminator to treat your home every month. That's what we do and rarely have any "creepy crawlies" inside our home.

I've been shipping packages to STX by USPS multiple times a year for close to 10 years (usually anywhere for 10 to 30 packages over the course of each...

OP seems to have first hand knowledge from someone who shipped goods successfully in their car yet she still wants others to confirm or deny it's OK. ...

One point, since you haven't told us what you are earning now how can any of us tell you if $60K will support YOUR lifestyle. Yes, people can ear...

One last hint - if you haven't already done so (and I gather from your questions you probably haven't since many of your concerns are amply covered ) ...

Generally it costs more to maintain the same lifestyle in the Caribbean than it does to live in the US. St. John is one of the more expensive islands...

The book's inexpensive ($16) - if that's going to put a strain on your budget than maybe you should rethink your plans about relocating. Seriousl...

High Season is over and the number of tourists coming to the islands is steadily decreasing. As a result business on the island drops off considerabl...

trainwreck82 makes a good point. Bartering for services doesn't really work unless both parties get something the both really want/need. In this...

I agree with Old Tart - the longer you can stay for your PMV the better it will be for you discover the many facets about life in the islands that are...

Would I be able to jog at night in the VI? - It depends on the area. The main roads are often twisted and narrow and not well lit so jogging along ...

Roadrunner has given a good summary of "routine life" in the islands. For some the "slower pace" becomes very frustrating - it takes forever to simpl...

The thing is there is no "typical monthly bill" - as previously pointed out how much YOUR bill will be depends on the size, location and energy effic...

Sorry if this sounds "blunt" but your post is a perfect example of someone "doing research" by asking other people to do the research for you. The in...

It's very difficult to find employment in the USVI's (or anywhere in the Caribbean for that matter) using online sites. And, no, most employers don't...

Welcome and good luck getting settled. I'm sure in time you'll adjust to island life. "New to STT's" post says a lot in a few words. It tells h...

Ok here's my $.02 - 1) The weather here is god awful- rain, clouds, and COLD temperatures for 10 months out of the year. Yes, the weather in th...

DreamerDad - There's plenty of threads on this forum about the benefits and tuition costs of private school vs. public school so I won't belabor the p...

Go to www.wunderground.com you can use the various links to find historical weather data for any place in the world, including any of the USVI's. ...