I don't know about other airlines but AA has a direct flight NYC STT, if you book in advance, it's $181 coach or $380 Business class. Here is what AA ...

You're recommendation to bring 10k, is that with or without having a job somewhere on USVI? I thought 10k would be enough, but I found out by the...

gacc1818 I'm a vet as well, (100% T/P disabled) I'd be willing to bet there wouldn't be a problem with any of the banks, after all USVI is a terr...

The way to avoid electrical power outages caused by storms is not go digging into the ground, but rather reaching for the sky: There is a paper entitl...

I always assumed the concrete poles in FL were primarily there for hurricane resistance. Hmm, might we be able to benefit from that in the VI where ...

It would be a good idea if USVI used concrete poles as well. A lot of countries use pre-tensioned concrete poles for obvious reasons, they don’t decay...

That is scary, I have all the respect in the world for high voltage power lines, and those that don’t do not get the opportunity to repeat their mista...

I think bringing any back-up generator would be a mistake. For you to get one that would be of any use, it would be too heavy to bring on the airplan...

I had nothing to do with paving roads, we worked up in trees, like monkeys. Maybe USVI has underground power lines, if you do, I don't a thing about w...

Wow, I can't believe it, Alplundh is on USVI?, what a trip. I'll have to talk to some of the guys when I get there, unreal, Asplundh, talk about a bla...

Not to have a Pi**ing contest with anyone, but more of a "I can't believe it" Gas prices in New Mexico, are less than $1.40 a gallon $1.39. I wonder a...

Scubadoo You are 100% correct, and from the sound of it, you have your "butt" well protected, good job! After I make the big move (May) I'd like ...

Beachcomber; I’ve had a little experience with back-up systems, I started out by installing a wind generator (2K Jacobs) for my home with a batte...

I had the same concerns, I wanted to get something that would really protect my computer and other sensitive electronic appliances as well. I suspecte...

That is the kind of information I was looking for.

east ender I think you are about testing the water first before jumping in and spending a lot of money before I even know what time of day it is....

LP gas for a 3KVA to 5KVA back-up generator is the best option I can think of for me. When I was a Forest Ranger living in a 1 room cabin w/o electric...

What are the odds of having an outage in the middle of changing and testing 2 light bulbs? You should have played the lottery after that happened. Aft...

Tammy What a fascinating story! When I was a kid, I used to dream about flying. Finally at 18 while I was in the Army I flew helicopters, my 1st ...

I’m getting it together, I'm unloading my house and cutting off a thousand other chains that are holding me on the mainland, so that by May, I’ll be r...

I went to the Garmin site, and for $65 I can get a chip to download on my GPS for coverage of USVI. I'll buy the damn thing and hope you're wrong.

All; This forum is amazing! I want to thank all of you for your very useful and informative information. I like the tip about the burglars not be...