avclarke

It is VERY hot. Unless you are inside and enclosed with a/c, it will be hot, but hopefully you will have the sea-breezes to keep you somewhat cool. But like any tropical island...it will be HOT, but not that stifling, suffocating heat that you get on the mainland, tho'.

Shipping packages to the US Virgin Islands vis parcel post, from the US mainland, can be a hit or miss. I am from St. Thomas but reside on the mainland. I have mailed packages vis USPS parcel post that arrived within a week and a half; on the other hand, I've mailed a package which took about 4 weeks to get there. The post office tells you it will take 4 weeks. With that said, I mail all of my packages to St. Thomas via USPS Priority mail...Express mail if I am in a pinch and need it to get there within 2 days. The priory flat rate applies the to the VI and comes in handy if you are not trying to mail a ton. My daughter is the St. Thomas bride, August 11, 2012. She is going back to her home to tie the know with her beloved.