USVI Sections Getting There Where To Stay Activities Visitor Tips Getting Married Scuba Diving Weather Maps Information Request USVI Main CTW Main	Visitor Information and Tips Getting Around on the Islands   Driving Any U.S. driver's license is good for 90 days on the USVI, and while the minimum age for drivers is 18, many agencies won't rent to anyone under the age of 25. Driving is on the left-hand side of the road, even though the steering wheel will be on the left-hand side of the car. In addition, the law requires everyone in the car to wear seat belts. Many of the roads are narrow, and the islands are dotted with hills, so there's ample reason to put safety first. A variety of automobiles are for rent, from sporty four-wheel drives to air-conditioned sedans. Mileage is unlimited, you pay for gas. St. Thomas   Taxis are common throughout St. Thomas. Buses run regularly between Charlotte Amalie and Red Hook (on the eastside of the island) and Charlotte Amalie and Bordeaux (to the west). For more information, call the VITRAN office at 774-5678. Charlotte Amalie also offers city buses for local transport and to and from the airport. Most major car rental companies and several local rental companies rent automobiles on St. Thomas, offering everything from four-wheel-drive jeeps to luxury sedans and minivans. Most major roads are well-maintained asphalt.   St. Croix   Buses run regularly between Christiansted and Frederiksted from 5:30am to 9:30pm except Sunday. Service is also available from both cities to and from the airport. Exact change is required. For more information, call the VITRAN office at 773-1290, ext. 2291. Taxis are readily available on St. Croix. In Christiansted, taxi stands are located near the Government House on King Street, and on Market Square. Frederiksted's taxi stand is next to Fort Frederik. Most major rental companies and several local rental companies rent automobiles on St. Croix, offering everything from four-wheel drive Jeeps to luxury sedans and minivans. Parking can be limited in Christiansted. Most major roads are well-maintained asphalt.   St. John   Taxis are available on St. John. Visitors can take a two-hour tour of the island by taxi for a set fee. For more information, call the Taxi Commission at 776-8294. Buses run from Cruz Bay on the west side of the island every hour on the half hour to Coral Bay on the east side of the island. Fares are one dollar each way. A limited number of auto rentals are available in Cruz Bay.   Traveler Tips The U.S. Virgin Islands are in the Atlantic standard time zone, one hour ahead of Eastern standard time (during daylight savings time only). Most visitors drink the local tap water without any problems. Should you rent a car, remember to obey traffic laws wear your seat belt, and dive on the left side of the road!! English is the official language. Currency is the U.S. dollar. Traveler's checks and all major credit cards are honored. The U.S. Postal Service provides mail services for USVI. You can direct-dial from the United States Virgin Islands to the U.S. mainland. The service connects callers to Europe and South America. The electrical current is the same as in North America (standard 120 volt/60 cycle). Tipping of 15 percent to 20 percent is customary for good service. Some hotels automatically add a service charge. Bring casual clothes for warm weather, as the average temperature ranges between 77F and 83F. Swimsuits should not be worn around town. Bring plenty of sunscreen and use it!! Most visitors drink the local tap water with no harmful aftereffects. Those with more delicate stomachs might want to stick to bottled water. USVI Official Tourism Offices U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism 703 Evans Avenue, Suite 106 Toronto, ON M9C 5E9 Telephone: +1 416-622-7600 Fax: +1 416-622-3431 Denmark Virgin Islands Department of Tourism Park Allé 5 DK-8000 Arhus C Telephone: +45 86-181933 Fax: +45 86-181934 Italy Virgin Islands Division of Tourism Via Gherardini 2 20145 Milano Italy Telephone: +39-2-33105841 Fax: +39-2-33105827 UK Virgin Islands Division of Tourism Molasses House Clove Hitch Quay Plantation Wharf London, SW11 3TN Telephone: +44 20 7978-5262 Fax: +44 20 7924-3171 Email: usvi@destination-marketing.co.uk Main office Virgin Islands Division of Tourism P.O. Box 200 Cruz Bay St. John, VI 00830 Telephone: +1 (340) 776-6450 Main office U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism P.O. Box 6400 St. Thomas VI 00804 Telephone: +1-340-774-8784 Fax: +1-340-774-4390 Email: info@usvitourism.vi USA: California Virgin Islands Division of Tourism 3460 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 412 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Telephone: +1-213-739-0138 Telephone: 1-800-372-USVI toll-free in USA Fax: +1-213-739-2005 USA: Georgia Virgin Islands Division of Tourism 225 Peachtree Center Avenue Marquis One Towe, Suite MB-05 Atlanta, GA 30303 Telephone: +1 (404) 688-0906 Telephone: 1-800-372-USVI toll-free in USA Fax: +1 (404) 525-1102 USA: Illinois Virgin Islands Division of Tourism 500 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2030 Chicago IL 60611 Telephone: +1 (312) 670-8784 Telephone: 1-800-372-USVI toll-free in USA Fax: +1 (312) 670-8788 USA: New York Virgin Islands Division of Tourism 1270 Ave. of the Americas, Suite 2108 New York, NY 10020 Telephone: +1 212 332-2222 Telephone: 1-800-372-USVI toll-free in USA Fax: +1 212 332-2223 USA: Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Division of Tourism 60 Washington Street, Suite 1102 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00907 Telephone: +1 (787) 722-8023 Fax: +1 (787) 724-6659 USVI At A Glance - USVI at a Glance Language: English (official), Spanish, Creole Government: Organized, unincorporated territory of the US with policy relations between the Virgin Islands and the US under the jurisdiction of the Office of Insular Affairs, US Department of the Interior Capital: Charlotte Amalie Size: 352 sq km, Coastline: 188 km Location: Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east of Puerto Rico Climate: Subtropical, tempered by easterly trade winds, relatively low humidity, little seasonal temperature variation; rainy season May to November Electricity: The electrical current in the Virgin Islands is the same as on the U.S. mainland: 110 volts AC, 60 cycles. Currency: US dollar (USD) Driving: Drive on left. Parking lots in the U.S. Virgin Islands can be found in Charlotte Amalie, in St. Thomas, and in Christiansted on St. Croix (in Frederiksted, you can generally park on the street). Most hotels, except those in the congested center of Charlotte Amalie, have free parking lots. Rentals: International and local rental agencies are available.
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