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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Relocating | 7/7/2011 | Susie Rano |
| Q: 1. Looking for a house for rent 2 bedroom 1 bath. 2. Price range is $500.00 to $750.00 per month 3. ... A: let ALONE a home to rent. However- your best bet will be to go to the website ... | ||
| Gluten-Free dining options on St. Thomas | 4/5/2011 | Susie Rano |
| Q: We will be visiting St. Thomas this month. Do you know of any restaurants that are able to ... A: I'm sorry, Ilene, but I wouldn't know which restaurants offer that. You might want to try going to ... | ||
| food stores in st thomas | 2/24/2011 | Susie Rano |
| Q: My friends and I wll be celebrating a big birthday this year and we rented a house in St. Thomas, we ... A: There are several grocery stores in St.Thomas, that are not that much higher in price than ... | ||
| 6month travel assignment with cat | 12/29/2010 | Susie Rano |
| Q: I am looking at accepting a position on St. Thomas with a six month contract. I have had my cat for ... A: Although many apartments don't allow pets, there are many that will make an acceptance for a small ... | ||
| Job opportunities | 11/15/2010 | Susie Rano |
| Q: this is probably a dumb question and you've probably heard it before because everybody would just ... A: To find out local jobs available, check out www.vidol.gov (Virgin Island Department of Labor). ... | ||
| Jan 29 - Feb 5th 2011 | 11/15/2010 | Susie Rano |
| Q: There are two of us that want to take a trip to either St. Thomas or St. John. We are both single ... A: There are too many hotels located on the beach, for me to list. For instance, Bolongo Beach Resort, ... | ||
| St. John Beaches | 10/13/2010 | Susie Rano |
| Q: Are there any clothing optional beaches on St. John? A: I think there is at least one clothing optional beach in St.John, but I don't know for sure the name ... | ||
| what food can I bring to St Thomas from Florida, USA | 7/27/2010 | Susie Rano |
| Q: Can you8 tell me if I can bring frozen meat to St. Thomas from Florida, USA. If it is frozen and has ... A: I believe it is okay to bring food from stateside to here, but not from here to there. I'm NOT 100% ... | ||
| Food Prices | 7/22/2010 | Susie Rano |
| Q: My family and I will be in St Thomas the week of July 26. Generally what are the grocery prices like ... A: Our grocery prices aren't that much higher than the states, as long as you shop at one of the large ... | ||
| USVI Sailboat Clubs or Sharing | 6/24/2010 | Susie Rano |
| Q: We are planning on moving to STT for 3 month's at a time in the upcoming year. We would like to ... A: but I'm not familiar with such "sailboat clubs." The only thing I can suggest is that you pose your ... | ||
| Where to live? | 5/20/2010 | Susie Rano |
| Q: Where do average people live? If the average pay is low how do people pay 800+ for rent or am I ... A: 000 for a very small 1 bedroom apartment, sounds about right. You've really found a good deal if ... | ||
| St. Thomas - gen info | 5/10/2010 | Susie Rano |
| Q: Thomas this July. We're staying in a house near Mahogany Run Golf Course, actually right on the ... A: the Tutu area will be your best bet. It's only about a 20 minute drive from Mahogany Run. Also, ... | ||
| St Thomas hotel | 5/8/2010 | Susie Rano |
| Q: Susie, Hello, my name is Chris. I am actually moving to St Thomas in November. I booked my flight ... A: is www.vimovingcenter.com. There's a wealth of info there. Also, the message boards are very ... | ||
| St. Thomas stay for one week | 4/25/2010 | Susie Rano |
| Q: .We are seniors and would like to fly to St. Thomas and stay someplace reasonable and rent a car and ... A: The cheapest time of the year to visit is July through end of September. That is hurricane season. ... | ||
| Grocery Stores near Magens Bay | 3/26/2010 | Susie Rano |
| Q: Susie, We will be staying a week in the Magens Bay area. We would like to prepare some of our meals ... A: Vanessa- There are two different ways you can take from Magen's. It would depend on the day, cruise ... | ||
| Grocery Stores near Magens Bay | 3/26/2010 | Susie Rano |
| Q: Susie, We will be staying a week in the Magens Bay area. We would like to prepare some of our meals ... A: I'm afraid there are no grocery stores near Magen's Bay. I don't believe there are many restaurants ... | ||
| Honeymoon on St Thomas/St John? | 3/23/2010 | Susie Rano |
| Q: We are looking for private accommodations(condo/villa/cottage) from nov 20-30th,2010 and would just ... A: St.Thomas would be less expensive than St.John. I'm not familiar with private villas, etc, that ... | ||
| Working in the USVI | 2/17/2010 | Susie Rano |
| Q: I am looking into a Nurse educator job in St. Croix. As an US citizen how hard is it to relocate ... A: S. territory, I believe all that's needed to travel between the USVI and stateside, is a driver's ... | ||
| Pet Leash Law St Croix USVI | 2/6/2010 | Susie Rano |
| Q: Our HOA Condo Association wants to know what the local leash laws are regarding dogs. We are ... A: I'm not sure if they have such laws for the USVI. What I suggest is try www.vimovingcenter.com. ... | ||
| Honeymoon | 1/3/2010 | Susie Rano |
| Q: My fiance and I are considering St. Thomas for our honeymoon. What is the most popular location on ... A: is Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort. Although the Marriott and Bolongo are also quite popular too. I would ... | ||
| Grocery Costs | 1/2/2010 | Susie Rano |
| Q: Good Afternoon, What are the average costs for groceries on the island compared to the United ... A: Plaza Extra, or Price Smart, you will find it is not that much more expensive than stateside. Also, ... | ||
| grocery stores | 12/30/2009 | Susie Rano |
| Q: What are the best grocery stores on the island? Do any of them deliver to a villa? What is the fee ... A: To my knowledge, none of them deliver, although I could be wrong. The largest and least expensive ... | ||
| snorkeling conditions | 12/20/2009 | Susie Rano |
| Q: what are the best months for good snorkeling conditions, ie best water clarity, around St. Thomas, ... A: As long as there is no heavy rainfall just before you snorkel, the waters will be crystal clear. ... | ||
| Tonic water | 12/18/2009 | Susie Rano |
| Q: Can a person purchase DIET tonic water in St. Thomas? And if so Where? My wife only drinks diet ... A: I've just never noticed or looked specifically for diet tonic water before. I'll check around this ... | ||
| dogs on vacation | 12/17/2009 | Susie Rano |
| Q: We are planning a trip to St. John. We've found a few houses that take dogs, so we are sort of ... A: I believe you have to have a vet sign a clean bill of health, 24-48 hours prior to travel. You ... | ||
| Working as a Dental Hygienist in the USVI | 12/15/2009 | Susie Rano |
| Q: I am a Canadian student studying at an accredited private college to become a Dental Hygienist. I'm ... A: The only thing I could suggest is for you to do a Google search. I typed in dentists + st.thomas + ... | ||
| Grocerys | 11/20/2009 | Susie Rano |
| Q: Susan. We will be staying in Magens Bay area at a house. On our way from the airport we would like ... A: There's really only one major grocery store from the Airport to Magen's- Pueblo located in the Crown ... | ||
| finding organic produce | 11/8/2009 | Susie Rano |
| Q: I will be in St Thomas for a wedding and one of the guests is on an organic macrobiotic diet which ... A: There's a health food store located in LongBay which is also right next to one of the supermarkets, ... | ||
| Where/how to buy champagne on St. Thomas? | 10/27/2009 | Susie Rano |
| Q: We are getting married next May in Tortola (but will be flying through St. Thomas and taking the ... A: The largest and most trusted liquor store on the island is A.H. Riise with 4 locations. I suggest ... | ||
| Pet Sitter in St. John | 10/26/2009 | Susie Rano |
| Q: My husband and I will be in St. John from December 19-December 26 with our little dog. We need a ... A: I'm sorry, I don't know of any pet sitter services in St.John. I would imagine there are some ... | ||
| 1-nite accommodations? | 9/18/2009 | Susie Rano |
| Q: We would like to spend 1-nt on St. John and 1-nt on St. Thomas to quickly familiarize myself with ... A: I can't imagine why any hotel would not allow you to stay for just one or two nights. Try ... | ||
| Wedding Musician | 8/8/2009 | Susie Rano |
| Q: I'm getting married in St. Thomas in February, 2010 and am hoping to find a musician to play at my ... A: I have only one suggestion. Try going to www.vinow.com. They have a very active message board ... | ||
| US Virgin Islands | 8/5/2009 | Susie Rano |
| Q: We are thinking about going down in August (the second week) for next year and I was wondering what ... A: As I mentioned, there's no guarantee as to whether a hurricane will hit in August or not. We've had ... | ||
| US Virgin Islands | 8/5/2009 | Susie Rano |
| Q: We are thinking about going down in August (the second week) for next year and I was wondering what ... A: Hurricane season starts June 1st and officially ends Thanksgiving. We have had a hurricane hit as ... | ||
| st thomas beaches | 8/2/2009 | Susie Rano |
| Q: We will be cruising to St Thomas on Royal Caribbean. We are travelling with an 11 and a 12 yr old ... A: The Tramway/Paradise Point, is only a 5 minute walk from the dock. There's also a Butterfly farm ... | ||
| St. John | 7/30/2009 | Susie Rano |
| Q: We are renting a villa on St. John. Where would you recommend we shop for groceries; meat, fish, ... A: John is Starfish Market. Phone #340-779-4949, fax #340-779-4950. Although groceries are ... | ||
| Passports | 6/22/2009 | Susie Rano |
| Q: Will I need to get a passport to Visit the U. S. Virgin Islands and then return to Minnesota? A: Since the USVI is a territory of the United States, I don't believe you need a passport when ... | ||
| Weather in October | 6/22/2009 | Susie Rano |
| Q: My fiance and I are getting married on Oct. 2 09 and would like to plan a honeymoon to St. Thomas ... A: Yes, hurricane season starts June 8th and officially ends on Thanksgiving Day. We get MANY people ... | ||
| Living in USVI as Fulltime Employee | 6/20/2009 | Susie Rano |
| Q: I'm considering fulltime professional employment in USVI with an engineering company, but I know ... A: is WONDERFUL! It also sounds like a promising one, too. The best advice I can give you and your ... | ||
| NURSING SCHOOL AT UVI | 6/12/2009 | Susie Rano |
| Q: I am moving to st thomas for nursing school within the next few months and have a few questions: ... A: *Transportation- Naturally cars & motorcycles are more expensive here than the states since they ... | ||
Susie Rano
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I've lived in St.Thomas for nearly 20 years. I can answer tourist-related questions regarding this island and may be able to help with questions regarding St.John too.
Experience
lived on St.Thomas for almost 20 years
Education/Credentials
lived on St.Thomas for nearly 20 years
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