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Plan Your Stay Covers anything decision-oriented or logistical. Includes: • Travel, ferries, flights • Best time to visit • Packing, car rentals • Families, groups, first-time visitors If a guest would read it before booking, it belongs here.
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Cruz Bay harbor and ferry dock on St. John USVI, the main arrival point from St. Thomas
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April 15, 2026

Do You Need a Passport to Visit the U.S. Virgin Islands?

U.S. citizens don't need a passport to visit the U.S. Virgin Islands. REAL ID matters for flights, and BVI day trips require one. Here's what to know.
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April 16, 2026

Getting Around St. John: Car Rentals, Taxis, and Island Transportation

Most visitors to St. John rent a Jeep or SUV. Here's what to know about car rentals, taxi rates, driving on the left, and getting around without a vehicle.
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January 20, 2026

Best Time to Visit St. John: Seasons, Weather, and What to Expect Each Month

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Car and passenger ferry crossing the channel between St. Thomas and St. John, aerial view
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April 15, 2026

The Red Hook Ferry to St. John: Schedules, Fares, and What to Expect

The Red Hook ferry runs hourly from St. Thomas to St. John in 20 minutes. Schedules, fares, car ferry costs, parking, and what to expect on the crossing.
St. John Ferry Dock in Cruz Bay
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January 20, 2026

How to Get to St. John: Ferries, Flights, and the Journey from St. Thomas

St. John has no airport, so all visitors arrive by ferry from St. Thomas. Here's what to know about flights, ferries, and the journey to the island.
Cruz Bay, St. John USVI
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January 20, 2026

St. John Villa Rentals: What to Know Before You Book

If you’re weighing whether St. John villa rentals are the right choice for your trip, you’re asking a question that shapes everything else about your experience.