Getting to the vi

Fly direct from Miami. Cheap, short, flight.

Spirit Airlines has direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to St. Thomas daily.

Fugitive?

Swimming is the cheapest way, but requires some effort.

lol, vicanuck.

yes, flying is the quickest way to get here

Why would u ask that now. But no I'm not just looking for a simpler way of life. I hope I can find it there

Spirit Airlines has direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to St. Thomas daily.

Or Jet Blue FLL - SJU - STX

If you don't live a simple life now, you may not find it here.
There are definitely challenges to living on a small island.
Lack of healthcare is just one of them.
Island living is not for everyone.
It helps if you're considerate of others and have the quality of patience.

Spirit does the Ft. Lauderdale STT route.

Fugitive?

The USVI : Home for the Wanted and the Unwanted

i thought someone very long ago claimed to have gotten here by canoe??

anyone remember that

My dad got here on a 33' Chris Craft single engine from St. Petersburg.

That was in 1963...

My dad got here on a 33' Chris Craft single engine from St. Petersburg.

That was in 1963...

1963.. St. Petersborg? Sounds like dad was a commie spy. 😉

My dad got here on a 33' Chris Craft single engine from St. Petersburg.

That was in 1963...

1963.. St. Petersborg? Sounds like dad was a commie spy. 😉

Florida.

My dad got here on a 33' Chris Craft single engine from St. Petersburg.

That was in 1963...

1963.. St. Petersborg? Sounds like dad was a commie spy. 😉

Florida.

Ya don't say?

That's the whole problem I have here now the older I get the more patient I have begun not to mention not really caring about material things as much as I used to and I think I'm pretty curtious of others just want to get back to doing things I love

since moving here 5 years ago we have jettisoned much of our stuff. no more "keeping up with the Jones'es" mentality here like up in the mainland. As long as my cars run, my roof doesn't leak, my cistern stays full I'm happy. Spotty electricity, screw it I have a good generator.

That is exactly what I'm talking about. Don't worry be happy. Yeah I know that is a little cliche but really

If you don't live a simple life now, you may not find it here.
There are definitely challenges to living on a small island.
Lack of healthcare is just one of them.
Island living is not for everyone.
It helps if you're considerate of others and have the quality of patience.

So true, so true. But people keep coming in droves only to realize everything isn't a TV show. Where everything even wardrobes are scripted. One thing about Island life, it's anything but scripted.

mike

I might also add here even at the expense of coming off a little harsh. If you can't afford normal passage to the Islands, what makes you think that you can live here? My wife and I have family on St. Thomas, actually she's related to better than half of the North side I believe and even though with all the family support, it would be a major expense for us to just pick up and move back to the Islands. But I guess we are more of a play it safe types than care free adventurers that throw caution to the wind.

mike

I second that.

It is a major expense to move basic stuff like car, kitchen, bed, boat and business records. If you want to live here comfortably you either have substantial assets plus social security income or be able to do business based here. It takes a boatload of money to live a good life here. If one has a budget of $40-50K per year it is foolish to move anywhere in the Carribiean. There are places in central and South America or Asia that this small budget will get one propelled into upper middle class category. It is not the case here. Time to learn Spanish my friends.

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I second that.

It is a major expense to move basic stuff like car, kitchen, bed, boat and business records. If you want to live here comfortably you either have substantial assets plus social security income or be able to do business based here. It takes a boatload of money to live a good life here. If one has a budget of $40-50K per year it is foolish to move anywhere in the Carribiean. There are places in central and South America or Asia that this small budget will get one propelled into upper middle class category. It is not the case here. Time to learn Spanish my friends.

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I agree it's a considerable expense to get here and get set up. But as for budget, I guess that all depends on what your definition of "a good life" is.

I second that.

It is a major expense to move basic stuff like car, kitchen, bed, boat and business records. If you want to live here comfortably you either have substantial assets plus social security income or be able to do business based here. It takes a boatload of money to live a good life here. If one has a budget of $40-50K per year it is foolish to move anywhere in the Carribiean. There are places in central and South America or Asia that this small budget will get one propelled into upper middle class category. It is not the case here. Time to learn Spanish my friends.

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I agree it's a considerable expense to get here and get set up. But as for budget, I guess that all depends on what your definition of "a good life" is.

Good life is definitely subjective and we have had a "good life" at STTsailor's budget number and a good life with more. Is our life "better" now we are making more? Nope. Still good though

So, are you here yet? Just buy a ticket and start your new life. It aint that hard. Come on down. Cheers