I'm a bit late with this response but I agree the "reasons" 80% of the transplants don't stay is they were most likely "running away" for something or...

I'm not sure I can add much to what has already been said but agree that no matter how "small" your house will be you will still have certain "fixed c...

Here's my take - the sun is very strong so if you "burn easily" having a convertible is not too wise. Also, that same strong sun plays havoc on expos...

Averages don't tell you anything. Think about it, if a 65 YO retired person moves to the island at the same time a 21 YO relocates the "average age" ...

I thing what people are trying to tell you is that living on an island is notbetter or worse than where you are now , it's just DIFFERENT. Having kid...

I have a little different way of answering this question - figure on spending $125 to $150 per square foot to get your basic foundation, cistern, con...

I agree that having Title Insurance is a must, besides it's not all that expensive especially if you plan on keeping your home for a long time. Ask y...

Molly: a lot of "newbies' to the Caribbean think the islands are linked by an intricate systems of ferries but this is not really the case. Often ti...

acole87 - In your last post you hit the nail on the head as to why many people come and go so quickly. They simply are reluctant to make a pre-move v...

I'm always amazed by the number of people who think it's a good idea to move to a place they've never even been simply because they see it as spending...

When you ship via USPS you set a value on the package and pay the required insurance fee. If it gets lost you submit a claim. Depending on the amoun...

Betty has given you some good advice. My experience is people who want to relocate (not just to the Caribbean but anywhere) because they "are tir...

Linda is right - most families on the island who live in other peoples' homes are called renters. Ask yourself would you let a family live in your ho...

Take it from someone who has been there and done that - building costs on any island, STT included, are going to be quite high. Your best bet is to g...

The cost for a vacation on St. Thomas can vary a great deal. It will depend on the level of accomodations you choose, the type of dining (fast food, ...

Alley: Heed what others are telling you. Get your education first then think about relocating. Having a college degree will increase your chanc...

For outdoor furniture synthetic wicker works fine but if the furniture is exposed to constant sunlight certain colors (the darker ones) can "burn". W...

Charlotte - whoever gave you that information has no conception of either geography or the movement of Hurricane Dean. Guadalupe is about 200 miles s...

The whole idea of moving to the Caribbean is a major change in lifestyle. Why ruin that with a long commute? Who in the right mind would want to spe...

The best advice anyone can give you is that before making any decision you and your husband should make a pre move visit (PMV) as a way of finding out...

In our island home us we use one of the systems manufactured by this company: www.raindancewatersystems.com

On my island they call those tiny little guys "wood lice". They are actually a form of subterranian termite - little buggers about the size of a grai...

I can't tell you specifically about "rusting" Harleys but as someone who tried keeping a prized sports car under similar circumstances I can tell you ...

Here's the "rule of thumb" that I used when budgeting to build my island home - $100 to $125 per Sq. Ft. will get you the foundation, cistern, your ba...

We rarely invite guests to stay at our home. When we do, it's usually our two grown children & their spouses and our grandchild or a couple of very c...