Yes, cisterns are buried. Think of them as being similar to an underground swimming pool. The size of the house (number of bathrooms/bedrooms usuall...

AHHH! The reality of home buying in the Caribbean is beginning to sink in - $400,000 won't get you very much on St. John. Housing costs throughout ...

Like Hiya says the "weather is hard on everything" - the sun's UV light plays havoc on materials - fabrics (even sunbrella fabrics) fade or deteriorat...

Just remember that homes depicted on MLS websites are not "always what they seem". Photos and descriptions are meant to "sell house" so they tend to ...

Unexpected expenses are just that "unexpected" - there is no set list. Suffice to say, things don't last long or, after a while, don't function prope...

True, many people come to the islands and get by without a car but not having one makes life a more difficult. A lot of people coming to the islands ...

Many employers simply ignore inquiries and applications from people who are not actually "on-island". Reason - most employers get inundated with resu...

Agree, anyone contemplating a move to the USVI's (or any other Caribbean island for that matter) would be wise to purchase and read the guides and/or ...

It's difficult to generalize but as you already know NYC has some of the highest priced residential prices (be they rental or purchase) in the US. As...

I agree with billd - think about it, you wouldn't buy a car without at the very least looking it over first hand and you'd be even better off taking a...

Just as a point of information, You said: "I am thinking about moving to somewhere in the Caribbean ..." - well, assuming you hold citizenship only in...

Here's my take on the Settler's Handbook - it's a source of information. It costs $15.95. If spending that small amount of money to learn something ...

Island Car, aka Island beater - a well used car, often with higher mileage and a history of multiple previous owners that runs but may not be in the b...

Questions like yours come up a lot but the truth is no one can tell you how much YOU WILL NEED as a nest egg - only YOU can answer that question. ...

What do you mean by "affordable"???? And, what amenities are you seeking???? Rental housing can run anywhere from around $800/mo for a simple barebo...

You haven't done anything stupid. Sometimes when a flight is nearly full or fully booked the airline will not assign seats to some passengers. I...

You should really consider making your PMV before applying for employment. Come for a couple of weeks, if you can. Get the lay of the land, find out...

Surfsup - you really have to take off the rose colored glasses and do some research before you make the move. $500/month rent is not going to cut it ...

No one can really answer your question without further information from you. The only thing anyone can say is "It depends"!!! What island will you b...

Good Grief! The Hurricane Season is just getting started. Ask again in November.

Ok, I might have been a little low on my 15% to 25% range - Cost of Living is probably more like 30% higher in St. Thomas. It does, however depend on...

I have a home in Texas and in the Caribbean and can tell you that generally speaking you'll find the cost of living anywhere in the Caribbean will be ...

Also, what's your definition of "nice"? How "nice" do you need.

It's difficult to tell you how much it will cost to move your personal belonging to STX without knowing exactly how much "stuff" you have. Obviously y...

The CATCH-22 of living in the USVI's (or any Caribbean island, for that matter) is the Cost of Living is high and wages are low. Many peopole either ...