For planning your trip this is a link to our airline page that will give more information on airlines that fly into St. Croix as well as flights to and from the other islands.  Airline Information

Travel Documents & Customs

If you are a United States citizen you do not need a Passport to travel to the US Virgin Islands. You will need to present a government issued identification (Drivers License, ID card) as well as an original copy of your birth certificate (with a raised seal). It is always recommended that you travel with your passport, as it is the easiest document to present anywhere you go. If you are not a U.S. Citizen, then a Passport issued by your country of origin is required for entry.   If you are planning on inter-island travel within the United States Virgin Island you will need a government issue valid ID. For travel to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) a passport is required for U.S. Citizens.

Driving in St. Croix

Driving on St. Croix can be a bit challenging as they drive on the left hand side of the road.  However, the Cruzan people are use to tourist and you will find them to be very helpful and extremely courteous.  On the major roads, remember that the turn lanes are situated opposite from normal state-side left turns .  Seat belts are required for both front-seat passengers in the USVI (and recommended for all passengers). Drivers must use a hands free device if using a cell phone. If you are waiting for a space to enter traffic or make a turn, drivers in the oncoming lane may signal you with a honk of their horn, a wave, or a flash of their headlights — this means they are actually helping you and stopping to allow you the right of way so please do not be alarmed.  This is a link to our Rental Car information.  We recommend using one of the local rental car agencies on the island.  Rental Car Information

  Airport Greeting Service

Airport greeting service is available for guests that would feel more comfortable to have our caretaker greet them at the airport and help guide you to the villa.  You will be driving on the left hand side of the road and street signs are not always well marked is the primary reason for the service.  The airport greeting service fee is $125.00 one way plus $50.00 per hour for any wait time required.  If our caretaker is required to handle luggage the extra fee for this service is $25.00.  

The alternative option to Airport Greeting provided by our caretakers is to  hire a taxi at the airport and follow the taxi driver to the Judith Fancy Estates guard station.  The fee generally runs $45.00 each way.   

Guests that have ordered the airport greeting service should send flight details to us two weeks prior to the arrival date.  You will arrive at the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (airport code STX). Our caretaker will be holding up a sign with your name and generally wears a red Hawaiian Shirt. You will then pick up your luggage and rental car and they will help guide you to Breakers villa. They will be tracking your arrival by flight number, so please call us if your flight has been canceled or delayed.  We always send out the detailed driving directions along with the lock box code should you have problems with communicating with our caretaker.     

Greeting Location:  At the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport, you will exit the plane on the tarmac via a stairway. You will find our caretakers near the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism Welcome Kiosk  which is just outside the baggage claim area.  Be sure to enjoy a sample of locally made Cruzan rums while you are awaiting your luggage. 

Caretaker Services

We have our own caretakers for Breakers Villa so should you need anything during your stay with us they are just a phone call away. Our caretakers live within the Judith Fancy gated community so it is easy for them to respond to our guests needs quickly.

Villa Provisioning

After a long airline flight the last thing you may want to worry about is having to take a trip to the grocery store.   We can arrange to have our shopper provision the villa for you. Simply click on the Provisioning List Form below and hit submit and your shopping list will be sent directly to us and we will make sure the  villa is stocked with the items you want so that everything is waiting for you when you arrive.  The Provisioning shopping list can be found on the Villa Provisioning Service page of the website.  

Power and Electrical Outlets:  The electrical outlets are the same as on the mainland and United States so no adapters are needed. However, if you are going to be traveling from Europe you will need an adapter.   It is not necessary to bring a hair dryer as we have them in both of the bathrooms.

Split Air Conditioning systems:  Breakers Villa has state of the art high efficiency split air conditioner units in all three of the bedrooms.  Virgin Islands electrical power is not as reliable as in the United States, Canada and Europe. Power outages and electrical surges are known to happen on more than infrequent basis . With the units being new technology a power surge can cause a great deal of damage to the electronics in these units.  We ask that guests please conserve usage by turning the air conditioner systems off when not in use as this will allow the units to cool down properly.  The units are also not designed to be set below 65 degrees as this can cause the units to freeze up.  

Energy Usage - Power & Water

Electrical Power & Outages:  Because we live on an island our resources are precious and very expensive here. Our electric rate is the highest in the developed world (four times higher than in the States). Please help us conserve energy by turning off lights, fans and air conditioning when not in use.  In then event of a power outage we will have no electricity to maintain water pressure. Therefore, the toilets will not refill. We have not experienced lengthy power outages but it is recommended that you manage flushes as that is all the water in the toilet reservoir.  When the power comes back on our caretaker will be assist in restarting the pump.   

Water:  The Virgin Islands does not have a public water system.  Our only source of household water is from the rain which we collect on our roofs which is then stored in large cisterns under our homes. Water is pumped into the home so please keep in mind that the pump may have difficulty keeping up and may shut off if it cannot keep up with the water flow. Try to stagger taking showers and not running the washing machine at the same time as the dishwasher.  We will often substitute a dip in the pool for a shower and generally take showers in shorter in duration than might be the custom at home. Our caretaker checks the cistern level before and after each guests stay and estimates the water usage based on the number of guests in the party.  During months with very little rainfall tankers of water must be ordered at a cost of $350.00 a tanker which is enough water for a party of 1-4 guests staying in the villa one week.  We ask guests to please be mindful of the amount of water required when using the jacuzzi tub in the Master bathroom as our allotment and estimates do not factor use of the bath tub on a daily basis.  During months of no rainfall please inform our caretaker if plan to use the jacuzzi tub on a daily basis so that the cistern can be checked to insure the villa has adequate water for your stay.

Rain Showers

Wind, Rain and Rust:  Our tropic rain showers can blow in unexpectedly even on an otherwise beautiful day.  Breakers villa is located on the North shore of the island which has the benefits of a natural breeze that flows in across the ocean.  Due to the location during heavy down pours the winds are greater and can drive rain through the windows and doors into the villa and cause a puddling effect.  Therefore, when you leave the house to explore St. Croix, please keep this in mind and close all doors and windows.  Also keep in mind that Breakers villa is only 20 yards from the ocean so the damaging effects of the salt air and spray when windows and doors are open can be considerable (you don’t have to look far to find rust, even on newer items that are a few weeks old).