Driving
Remember to drive on the left. In most rural areas, the speed limit is 35 m.p.h.; certain parts of the major artery, Route 66, are 55 m.p.h. In towns and urban areas, the speed limit is 20 m.p.h. Keep in mind that if you're going into the "bush country," you'll find the roads very difficult. Sometimes the government smoothes the roads out before the rainy season begins (often in October or November), but they still deteriorate rapidly.

St. Croix offers moderately priced car rentals, even on cars with automatic transmissions and air-conditioning. However, because of the island's higher than normal accident rate (which is partly the result of visitors who forget about driving on the left-hand side of the road), insurance costs are a bit higher than elsewhere.

Money and Banking
In the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, the U.S. dollar is legal tender and credit cards are usually accepted. Some establishments will add a surcharge for some credit cards or travelers checks.

Language
English is the only official language of St. Croix.

Dress
The days are warm with average daytime temperatures above 80 degrees F year round, so pack the beach wear, shorts, etc. but also bring some “smart casual” clothing for the evenings. Many of the better restaurants request slacks and not shorts and T-shirts.