St. Thomas Wedding Travel Tips
Travel Help for Destination Wedding Couples and Guests in St. Thomas
For US citizens who want the ultimate Caribbean wedding experience, St. Thomas is an excellent choice. Because St. Thomas is a US territory, US citizens are not required to show a passport for entry. Flight times are also relatively short, making it a very convenient option for your destination wedding guests.
Flights to St. Thomas
St. Thomas is served by Cyril E. King airport, which is located west of Charlotte Amalie. It’s easy to get a taxi from the airport to your hotel but since most hotels are located east of Charlotte Amalie, you will most likely have to deal with traffic along the way. There are nonstop flights from New York to St. Thomas that take around 3 ¾ hours and flights from Miami to St. Thomas that take around 2 ½ hours. It only takes 20 minutes to fly to St. Thomas from St. Croix. Sometimes airfares are cheaper if you fly to San Juan, Puerto Rico first and then catch a connecting flight to St. Thomas. Airlines that serve St. Thomas include American Airlines, Cape Air, United Airlines, and Continental Airlines. There are nonstop flights from Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Newark as well.
Entry Requirements
US citizens do not need passports for entry to St. Thomas. All that is required of US citizens is a document to serve as proof of citizenship. Accepted documents include a birth certificate, a certificate of citizenship, or a consular report of birth abroad. All documents must be shown in addition to a government issued photo ID. Voter registration cards are not accepted as proof of citizenship.
Renting a Car and Getting Around in St. Thomas
The easiest way to get around in St. Thomas is by taxi. Taxis are unmetered and while fares are posted all over, it’s still better to negotiate the fare before getting into a taxi. Around $2 to $4 is charged per piece of luggage and a surcharge of one-third of the total price is added after midnight. If you’re planning to head outside of Charlotte Amalie, it’s hard to hail a taxi so you may need to rent a car to get around. Taxi vans are also available. The vans can be found throughout the island and transport 8 to 12 passengers at a time. It’s cheaper to take taxi vans from the airport to your hotel.
Rental cars are readily available in St. Thomas for those who would like to get off the beaten path. The three biggest rental car agencies in St. Thomas are Avis, Budget, and Hertz, which all have offices at the airport. Local agencies are usually cheaper but their vehicles are not as well-maintained. No tax is charged for car rentals in the Virgin Islands. Roads in St. Thomas narrow and curvy so drivers must take the necessary precautions. You must always drive on the left. The speed limit is 25mph in town and 35mph outside of town.
Wedding Packages in St. Thomas
In St. Thomas you’ll find a number of world class resorts and wedding planners that can help you organize your dream destination wedding in the Caribbean, no matter what your budget is. Whether you want to exchange your vows in a garden gazebo surrounded by verdant tropical foliage or you want to say “I do” on a pristine white sand beach, there are wedding packages suitable for all destination wedding couples in St. Thomas. Create and customize your own affordable package with Fantasia Weddings or Island Wedding Services. For a luxurious wedding at a large resort, opt for one of the deluxe wedding packages at The Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort and Spa. The Frenchman’s Reef and Morning Star Marriot Beach Resort is an award-winning luxury resort with wedding packages appropriate for even the most selective of travelers. |
