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In this month’s issue of Traveler magazine we unveil a red-white-and-blue version of our October 1999 50 Places of a Lifetime concept with an issue devoted to America’s 50 must-see places. St. John, part of the U.S. Virgin Islands, made our Paradise Found list. Here, we present the best links on planning every leg of your trip there—online.

Basics

Entering the Islands
Virgin Islands Now
Entry requirements for those traveling to the U.S. Virgin Islands

Getting There
Virgin Islands Now
Tips on getting to the Virgin Islands by airplane or boat

U.S. Virgin Islands: St. John
Information on ferry schedules and boat trips between the islands

Making Telephone Calls
Virgin Islands Now
Tells you how much it costs to make local calls and where to find public telephones—plus, information on the telephone area code

Determining Time Difference
Convert It
A direct link to the current time in the U.S. Virgin Islands

Checking Weather Forecasts
Wunderground
Up-to-date weather conditions for St. Thomas, as well as an extended forecast

Essentials

Where to Eat
U.S. Virgin Islands: St. John
Information on restaurants located in St. John, including details on menu items and price ranges

United States Virgin Islands
A comprehensive list of restaurants in the U.S. Virgin Islands

St. John Tradewinds News.com
Detailed information on local restaurants

Where to Stay
Discover St. John
Information on accommodations of all price ranges—click on the type of accommodation you’d like to find out whether a room is available

U.S. Virgin Islands
A directory of island resorts, hotels, condominiums, villas, guest houses, and campgrounds

Vacation Rental: Virgin Grand Villas
Detailed information on island rentals

How to Get Around
Virgin Islands Now
Tips on the best ways to travel around the Islands

National Parks Service: Virgin Islands
Transportation tips on getting to and around the Islands, with information on ferries, buses, taxis, and car rentals

Language Guides
Virgin Islands Now
Information on common languages spoken on the Islands

Things to Do

Attractions
National Parks Service: Virgin Islands
A brief overview of the Virgin Islands National Park, which makes up about two-thirds of St. John

U.S. Virgin Islands Information Guide
Information on attractions on the U.S. Virgin Islands, such as St. Croix’s aquarium and St. Thomas’ World Famous Mountain Top

Nightlife and Entertainment Venues
Virgin Islands Now
An overview of the nightlife activities available on the U.S. Virgin Islands—plus, links to find more in-depth details

Cultural Activities
St. John Saturday
Information on St. John Saturday, the island’s most famous festival, which includes live music, a bake-off, crafts, and food

St. John Tradewinds News
A yearly calendar of events—plus, ferry schedules and departure locations

Recreational Activities
U.S. Virgin Islands Information Guide
An activities guide, which includes information on tourist contacts, prices, dates, and hours of operation

National Parks Service: Virgin Islands
An activities guide that offers insight on kayaking, boating, hiking, and walking

U.S. Virgin Islands Cruise Guide
How to learn more about cruise ship rates and options for those traveling to the U.S. Virgin Islands

U.S. Virgin Islands Information Guide
A guide to chartering yachts for various excursions around the U.S. Virgin Islands

Travel Guides

Map Links
The World Factbook
A detailed map of the U.S. Virgin Islands and their surrounding areas

Media

Books
U.S. Virgin Islands—St. John
An online travel book for information on restaurants, entertainment, activities, and more

U.S. Virgin Islands Guide
An online travel book for information on accommodations, transportation, restaurants, and island services on St. John

Newspapers
Tradewinds
The online edition of Tradewinds for information on restaurants, vacation rentals, and activities

Travel Guides

For More Information
U.S. Virgin Islands: About the Island of St. John
Information on activities, accommodations, transportation, and more

Floral Tour of St. John
How to take a virtual tour of St. John

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