Enjoy this Eastern Caribbean gem the US – Virgin Islands without spending a fortune
The U.S. Virgin Islands comprise of St. John, St. Thomas and St. Croix. These Virgin Islands in the U.S offer the most beautiful locales, but regrettably, most Americans do not come here. Of course, the truth stays that this is not a cheap place. The prices for dining, transportation, and accommodations are high. In fact, some consider taking a cruise to be economical.
Budget travelers, are assured of wonderful experiences if you know what you wish to do and also come with a strategy to reach these shores. Recently, in 2017, the local government offered travel vouchers of $300 to people who visited these islands as its 100th -anniversary recognition. The key was to boost its culture and history, besides the travel vouchers could be used for food tastings, eco-tours and lots more. Here are a few tips that you can enjoy without breaking your bank.
St. John Escape
The St. Thomas Island is bustling and vibrant with tourists. St. John is nearby a large national park featuring unspoiled beach and forest for miles. The fact is that people visit St. Thomas and do not visit its neighbor, the less populated island.
Reaching St. John takes money, time and effort. It can be considered a travel splurge. But people loving calm beauty may consider it a memorable investment. From Cruz Bay port, there are hiking points worth visiting, and Trunk Bay is renowned for its snorkeling trail.
Beaches
Owing to their volcanic origins, the Caribbean many parts feature dark gray or black sand. The U.S. Virgin Islands are popular for their picture postcard beaches featuring strikingly blue waters and white sand.
Magens Bay, on St. Thomas is well-known, but other places are less crowded and truly beautiful. There are Cinnamon and Coki beaches, pick any appealing your interest and go. You will enjoy the best.
Day Sailing
A budget traveler may find a yacht charter or day sailing to be extravagant. This may not be preferred by budget travelers, but after knowing the activities, anyone is sure to dismiss the budget thought.
These trips include beverages, lunch, jet skiing, scuba or snorkeling activities, besides trips to most secluded beaches and also a little fishing. It is up to the tourist’s choice to negotiate trip that meets their needs and interests.
Shopping
The Charlotte Amalie of the St. Thomas port invites bargain hunters. In the recent years, they offer discount houses. Of course, in this Virgin Islands, everything is duty-free, but it is not that everything is available on an automatic bargain. Thus, have some idea of prices while engaging in duty free shopping.
Scenic Tours
The views are spectacular across the Virgin Islands, but it is an adventure. This United States territory, here the rule is to drive on the left.
Precisely, car renting here may be a bit unnerving. Visitors taking a taxi, remember the rates are local government set and are certainly high. But, again you may negotiate with a driver to take you visiting to attractions for a tour of two hours or so and visit the places of your choice.