US Virgin Islands
Language: English
Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time
Currency: U.S. dollar (USD)
Airports: Cyril E. King Airport, St. Thomas; Henry E. Rohlsen
Airport, St. Croix
Activities: Shopping, Diving, Golf, Beaches, Night Life
The U.S. Virgin Islands is a paradise with so much more to
offer than the traditional beach vacation. Visitors wishing to immerse
themselves in a profound cultural experience can enjoy historical tours,
culinary encounters, artisan fairs, parades, storytelling and other special
presentations.
Walking tours on St. Thomas and St. Croix feature the diverse architecture,
evidence of nations that colonized the islands in the 17th and 18th centuries.
If you’re feeling energetic, walk one of the many street steps, the most famous
being the 99 steps on St. Thomas, a common way of getting to higher ground.
Your cultural journey continues with a look at the life and creations of
artisans and crafters who earned a living creating functional and decorative
pieces. Restored greathouses now serving as museums, like Haagenson House on
St. Thomas and Whim Museum on St. Croix, preserve this past, displaying
masterfully created mahogany pieces, delicate linens and original art. Local
craft cooperatives, art galleries and artist colonies present the works of
today’s tradition-bearers. Annaberg Plantation ruins in St. John’s National
Park offers daily cultural demonstrations, including cooking the old-fashioned
way – on a coal pot over an open flame.
Source: usvitourism.vi
Marriage requirements:
To make your dream wedding a reality, download an
application here for a wedding license from the
Territorial Court of the U.S. Virgin Islands. (You may also call 340-774-6680
for a wedding on St. Thomas or St. John and 340-778-9750 for a wedding on St.
Croix.) After the Court receives a completed and authorized application there
is a required eight-day waiting period. If either party is divorced, he or she
must have a certified copy of the divorce decree or a notarized affidavit
stating when the divorce was granted. Additionally, please specify whether the
marriage will be performed by a Judge in the Court or by a member of the clergy.
The combined marriage application and license fee is $100. If the marriage is
to be performed by a Judge, there is an additional $200 fee for the ceremony,
and an appointment is required. Personal checks are not accepted.
Source: usvitourism.vi
