INFO @ YOUR US VIRGIN ISLANDS VACATION RENTALS
Language
English is the official language. Spanish is also commonly spoken.
Time
Atlantic Standard Time (AST), but without daylight savings time. The time is the same as Eastern Standard Time (EST) in the summer, but it’s an hour ahead in the winter.
Passports
US Passports are not required, but still recommended for travel to the US Virgin Islands. If you want to go to one of the British or French West Indies Islands, which are all very close, you will need your passport!
Currency
The currency is the U.S. Dollar (USD). ATM machines can be found on all 3 islands. The most widely accepted form of credit cards are: Visa and MC.
Driving
Driving is on the left side of the road – English style! Seatbelts are required by law. It is illegal to drive while speaking on your cell phone. Bring your ear-piece!
Weather
The weather is beautiful year round in the US Virgin Islands. The summer months are about five degrees warmer than the winter months. Tropical storms and hurricanes are possible in late summer and early fall.