PaulK

All:

I'm a Brit, my wife is American. We currently live in Eastern Oregon (I've been here since '94). We plan to retire to St. Thomas, in the U.S. Virgin Islands in a few years. We did a load of research & bought a home there a few years back. Can't wait! Anyone planning or done similar?

Here's the view from our 'deck' in case you need convincing...



Cheers,

Paul.

not2old

well done & the best of luck to you both, especially with having that Land Rover

Is it safe, what are the property prices like & how do you deal with medical care?

PaulK

Thanks!It's safe if you're smart. Sure, there is a high crime rate- but most of thaat happens in the wrong part of Charlotte Amalie, late at night.

Property prices are quite reasonable. We bought a 2 bed 2 bath concrete home with a 1 bed 1 bath apartment downstairs on a half acre for $485k.

I recon the Defender will be perfect- haul 6 adults, aluminium body, able to climb the steep hills and traverse goat trails to the beach.

Stemat

Hi Paul, I'm also a Brit whose lived on St Thomas since 1985. Be glad to answer any questions although I'm sure you're well familiar with the place!

S.K.

Hi there. What was your motivation to chose this exact location? I am currently in Anguilla, but debating staying as it is FAR from my home town. Thanks