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Navigating Throughout St Thomas

By Mario Smith


Looking for a paradise on earth? St. Thomas Virgin Islands gathers tons of tourists that comes for the weather, it's white sand and the crystal clear water offered by the Island. And St Thomas is, between all of them probably the most remarkable one.

Renting a car - Rental Agencies are located at strategic places such as the airport, the main cruise ship dock and at large resorts. There are several agencies to choose from but traveling without good indications from local people even if using a GPS won't be convenient to enjoy your stay on the Island.

More importantly, many of St Thomas taxis are huge, comfortable and can carry many people at the same time. They're a great way to move around the island. They'll stop at all the major tourist sites. "But beware: they aren't metered, so negotiate your fare before accepting the ride". Most pay somewhere between $7 and $15 per person for a roundtrip taxi to and from the hotels to top sites on St. Thomas; between $6 and $25 per person to get around St. John; and between $6 and $30 per person for a roundtrip taxi around much of St. Croix.

These taxi rates to and from the Airport and town were obtained from the Taxi Commission and have been approved by the Virgin Islands' Legislature. They only concern taxis which carry a dome light and the letters TP on their license plate (other taxis are not officially licensed as part of St Thomas Taxi service and these rates may not apply). If you have a complaint about your taxi service is sure to get the license plate number and call this magazine at 340- 774-2500.

Taxis, a reliable solution ? The St Thomas Taxi service is abundant and reliable. Taxis are readily available at the airport, cruise ship dock, large resorts and at popular attractions and beaches. St Thomas Taxis charge per person and by destination. Most of them are not metered but they are stil the most reliable and convenient way of travel as the St Thomas Taxis service let you go wherever you want (unlike public transportation) while still letting you enjoy the landscape (unlike relying on car renting) and getting some advice and information about the Island from your local driver who knows very well the environment at the same time. The big advantage of booking a St Thomas Taxi is that they will allow you to see the island at your own pace. Having a Taxi at your disposal will make every activity: dining, shopping and exploring the island much more convenient and won't be as expensive while still providing the best quality service from all means of transportation available.




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