Why not keep your state side home and rent it out and continue renting on island. There are a ton of places to rent and no maintenance for you.

You must have a death wish to ride a bike on the islands, especially St. Thomas. Why do you think they refer to a car that has been on the islands for...

You'll find that it is a lot easier to find things on the islands than it was 20-30 years ago. They carry a lot of stuff that the states do.

Please don't move to St. Thomas only due to convenience of shopping. If so, you will probably regret it. Move to St. Thomas if you are looking for mor...

I was about to say what Linda said - what people who are living in the "modest" range seem to miss the most (outside of paying bills) is the ability t...

Thank you all for the continued comments. I don't look at it as an escape to 'blow off some steam'. I'm sure it's a fun place to party, but I'm ...

Yep, the beasties will be out feasting for blood, while plundering and pillaging the countryside, so farmers need to hide their daughters. There be a ...

That's a BIG NO, you do not need to have millions to live there. My wife and I were married there and lived there for several years on what we like to...

I bet it's got something to do with the sea - and the sunshine. Some people LOVE the beach and some don't. I don't understand those that don't. W...

I always assumed there were more single people than couples on the island, but then again quite a few of the couples I knew who went to the islands a...

Thanks for these tips - great stuff! As for finding a more permanent place to live, do you think realtor is the way to go, or just craigslist/Isl...

I normally just say "Excuse me but I was here first" and everyone around me agrees. Personally, I don't care if they don't like it as they could have ...

Have you ever thought of doing photography professionally? My home town of Mt. Dora Florida, which is 25 miles north of orlando has several art & craf...

Does American airlines allow birds on their flights? The last time I checked, the only flights that allow birds was Delta. But then again, this w...

Also, one last thing to keep in mind when you are standing in line at the DMV or Usave and someone cuts in front of you, YOU ARE A MINORITY on the isl...

Does American airlines allow birds on their flights? The last time I checked, the only flights that allow birds was Delta.

I think you are going to have one hell of a blast. Take it one step at a time, don't sweat the little tings mon. But I would be careful letting people...

My wife went to St. Peter & Paul Catholic School on St. Thomas, but that was back in the late 60's and eraly 70's and she liked it.

I have one of your photos of the rainbow over magens bay and feel it's worth a lot to me signed or not:)

I don't doubt it a bit, your photography is fabulous.

there's a cop living in Tide Village that has a whole rooster breeding operation right in his front yard. Someone should liberate these poor caged cre...

i have often wondered why there were not more on island as the cost is cheaper than regular houses on the mainland and some are very nice I would...

Its important to remember that Chucky doesn't just win elections, she kills them. The people have spoken, and they feel that she is the person wh...

I agree, but good luck finding a place that will allow both you and your dogs.

I re-read your original post and couldn't find any where it mentioned that you have visited the islands before. To me, you would have a better chance ...