Vacation Recommendations

[Nrdsb4]

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Nrdsb4 - we have property on St. John and are building a house there and all I know is that every time we fly in (3-4 times so far this year) we need to show our passport, not drivers license. As a matter of fact about 2 years ago when we first ran into this rule change it was within the grace period so we were allowed through with a warning. If it’s changed again, I am unaware, but better safe than sorry!

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<p>They very well may ask to see your passport, and when you show yours, you go on your merry way, thus believing it was required, but it is not required and hasn’t been required for US citizens in recent years. </p>

<p>[From</a> Here to There | US Virgin Islands](<a href=“http://www.visitusvi.com/travel_transportation/from_here]From”>http://www.visitusvi.com/travel_transportation/from_here)</p>

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When traveling to the U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. citizens enjoy all the conveniences of domestic travel – including on-line check-in – making travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands easier than ever. As a United States Territory, travel to the **U.S. Virgin Islands does not require a passport for U.S. citizens arriving from Puerto Rico or the U.S. mainland. **Entry requirements for non-U.S. citizens are the same as for entering the United States from any foreign destination. Upon departure, a passport is required for all but U.S. citizens.

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[Nrdsb4]

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And, yes, there are three or four full resorts, many house rentals and two or three campgrounds. That doesn’t change the fact that most of the island is National Park which, in my opinion, is the reason it is so nice and not nearly as crowded as many other islands. And, yes, some of the most beautiful, and empty, beaches in the world.

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<p>Agree about the beauty and fact that it is far less developed than islands lacking a natural park. Last time we went, we stayed in a house called “Hakuna Matata,” which, if memory serves is within the natural park, which I didn’t understand in terms of being allowed to build there. It was a stunning property with amazing views. A few critters, too, though hardly surprising giving the unspoiled tropical surroundings.</p>

[PackMom]

<p>Tired, if you want a beach trip that’s not Ocean City but still on the east coast, consider the Outer Banks of NC, a fairly easy drive for you.</p>

[digmedia]

<p>musicamusica…</p>

<p>We had a fantastic time on the ferry, but that’s us. We were lucky because it was the maiden voyage of a brand new ship and everything was in top shape/cleanliness. But the best was that it was only half full, so that made everything good.</p>

<p>For some, it would be a boring trip. Not much to do except watch the scenery, relax, and read. But oh, what scenery. They ddi have a NFS person on board who gave a talk every night, but that’s about it. It would have been an extremely affordable trip - the tickets were very reasonable, the food was reasonable, the cabin was reasonable… BUT it was very expensive to bring on a full size pick-up and camper/trailer. They charged by the foot! But we took advantage of that camper when we traveled on the Alaska Highway between Alaska and Dawson Creek, then through Banff, Jasper, etc and back into the US. The whole trip was one of my favorite vacations of all time. I am convinced the air is different in Alaska (and Yukon) - it is unbelievably CLEAR.</p>

<p>We also had two dogs with us the whole way.</p>

<p>Whether or not to rent a small RV is up to you. It’s probably cost effective, but it’s nice to have your own, and the Alaska Highway is an adventure not to be missed.</p>

[digmedia]

<p>tired already -</p>

<p>Planning? That’s the nice thing about the idea of a cruise - book a ship, get to the port, relax and enjoy, get back to port, go home. Recommendations: come to the port city a day before the cruise to account for potential delays and use http:<a href=“http://www.kayak.com%5B/url%5D”>www.kayak.com</a> to find the cheapest flights.</p>

[Bromfield]

<p>Tired already–if you just want to veg out on the beach, I’d go to Nantucket. It beats Ocean City by a mile. The island has many beaches, some of which are relatively isolated. Plus, there are no high rises, no stop lights, no fast food joints, no boardwalks–instead there’s conservation land, bike paths, nature trails and a quaint downtown (no chain stores allowed) with fun shops, art galleries, and great restaurants. You can fish–there’s a public golf course, and lots of historic sights–a Whaling Museum and a small observatory. Martha’s Vineyard would be fun too. It’s a little larger and more commercial than Nantucket but has great beaches and fishing as well. The economy is down and there are still homes you can rent–even some right on the beach. Local realtors have lisitings or you could check one of those do-it-yourself rental websites, .e.g., We Need A Vacation.com.</p>

[walkinghome]

<p>If you want a place that feels foreign, has beaches to chill out on, mountains to climb, rainforests to walk and do zip lines in and a wonderful small city to explore, try Puerto Rico. We visited last April and had a great time! </p>

<p>[Puerto</a> Rico Travel Information and Travel Guide - Lonely Planet](<a href=“http://www.lonelyplanet.com/puerto-rico]Puerto”>Puerto Rico travel - Lonely Planet | Caribbean)</p>