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 Love2travel
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Hi

I'm not complaining, as I am a lover of St Thomas. I will be staying at the Elysian Beach resort this coming winter and was told there is a nightly utility tax of $22.00. Does anyone know exactly what this is all for? No complaints, just wondering. 😀

 
Posted : May 9, 2012 12:55 pm
 Lucy
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There is a 10% gov.t hotel tax. But what they might be referring to is the extra amount we pay for fuel (all oil) used at the power plants. This (LEAC) is about $0.34 per kWh for electric. Total electric is about $0.44 per kWh .... and this can be compared to what state-side utilities charge at about $0.10 per kWh. If you are paying $22 extra per day, you should not feel hesitant about using all the hot water and AC you want.

 
Posted : May 9, 2012 1:08 pm
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