Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
PLANNING
YOUR TRIP TO
THE VIRGIN
ISLANDS
If you live on the East Coast of the U.S., getting to the U.S.
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Virgin Islands is as easy as flying to Florida. If you plan to
visit the B.V.I., you'll probably have to make a transfer in lieu
of a direct flight. If you live elsewhere, you might have to fly
to New York and then transfer to a flight going to the Virgin Islands. Those
who reside in the U.K., Australia, or Canada often fly first to Miami or
San Juan.
If you're an American citizen, visiting the U.S. Virgin Islands is rela-
tively easy and hassle-free, as it is part of the U.S. territory. Those from
other countries should read “Visas” and “Passports,” later in this chapter.
A little advance planning can go a long way. In this chapter, we will give
you all the information you need to know before you go.
GETTING THERE
By Plane
The bigger islands, like St. Thomas, have regularly scheduled air service
on North American carriers, and the smaller islands are tied into this
network through their own carriers. If you're coming from the United
Kingdom, you'll likely fly first to Miami and then take another flight to
your final destination. There are no direct flights from North America or
Europe to any of the B.V.I. You will most likely make a connection in St.
Thomas, St. Croix, or San Juan in Puerto Rico after first connecting in the
mainland U.S.
The major airports in the Virgin Islands are the
Cyril E. King Airport
(
&
340/774-5100;
www.viport.com/airports.html; airport code STT) in
St. Thomas and the
Henry E. Rohlsen Airport,
Estate Mannings Bay
(
&
340/778-1012;
airport code STX), on St. Croix. From these airports,
you can take ferries or smaller planes onto your destination in the Virgin
Islands.
For more information on how to reach each island, see the “Getting
There” sections in the individual island chapters. To find out which air-
lines travel to the Virgin Islands, see “Airline Websites,” p. 264.
