Is it cheaper to stay on St Thomas or St John?
Is it cheaper to stay on St Thomas or St John? Thomas can be slightly less expensive overall than St. John. It's a bit easier to work within a budget on St. Thomas where you don't have to necessarily rent a car, you have different hotel tiers to choose from, and you have access to cheaper food options (in both restaurants and the larger grocery stores).
Is St Thomas expensive to eat?
Food in St. Thomas is EXPENSIVE as all food is imported and very little, if anything is grown locally.
Is it worth going to St Johns?
Out of the three U.S. Virgin Islands, visiting Saint John was the highlight for me: there are lots of trails to hike, tons of beaches to enjoy, plentiful snorkeling opportunities, delicious and affordable food, and a rocking nightlife.
Which of the Virgin islands is the prettiest?
Tortola. The British Virgin Islands is home to some of the prettiest islands in the Caribbean, with Tortola being the largest. If you're looking to watch the waves roll in with a tropical drink in hand, look no further.
Is St. Thomas nicer than St John?
St John would be my choice, but St Thomas has nice beaches too. I like St John because it is a quiet and more natural island, St Thomas is a busier and more developed island. One advantage that St Thomas has over St John is the ability to stay directly on a beach at affordable rates.
How much is a water taxi from St. Thomas to St. John?
Enjoy an exclusive smooth ride to St. John with Dolphin. We will take care of you from baggage claim to Cruz Bay or The Westin. A flat rate of $390 one way with each additional person $78.
Do you have to pay to go to the beaches on St. John?
Trunk Bay is the most popular of the beaches on St. John. Like the other north shore beaches, Trunk Bay Beach is part of the Virgin Islands National Park. It's also the only beach that charges an entrance fee, which is $5 per person.
Is it safe to walk around St John?
Yes St. John is very safe from violent crime, not to be confused with St. Thomas where no one would recommend walking the beaches at night.
Is St Johns costly?
Tuition at St. John's College is $37,842 for undergraduates during the 2023–24 academic year, and tuition for graduate programs is between $10,338 and $20,682 per semester. St.
Can you swim in St. John?
ST. JOHN IS MADE FOR SWIMMING. THE OCEAN IS CLEAR AND CALM. AND THE WATER IS WARM YEAR-ROUND!
How many days in St. Thomas is enough?
If you could spend a week in St Thomas or the area, then go for it. There's plenty to do if you love beaches, hiking, and nature across St Thomas, Water Island, and St John. However, if you have a job and are only traveling every weekend, then 4 days may be enough.
Why is food in St. Thomas so expensive?
Some of the high prices are due to inflation, supply chain issues, and yes, living or vacationing on an island. We've gotten in the habit of eating breakfast and lunch at our vacation villa and having dinner out.