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Bluwater
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Joined: June 13, 2005 3:55 pm
Topics: 119 / Replies: 1907
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Re: going in june

I'm with Ms 411. I am a stateside resident. When I travel to STT in June (my TYPICAL time to visit) it feel MUCH hotter than in winter months. And, Ju...

19 years ago
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Re: Skinny's Owner - Doug passed away

I met Doug in 2004. What a great guy - very easy-going and welcoming. May he rest in peace and be just as welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven as he we...

19 years ago
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Re: Rolex Watches

No mail order or internet shopping on these items - unfortunately 🙁 For really high end stuff- there are couriers who will bring it back f...

19 years ago
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Re: Weather!! Some quick advice!?

Relax, relax. After 20+ years of at least annual VI visits (sometimes 2-3X a year) , I have ALWAYS gotten sunburned. FORGET what the weather report sa...

19 years ago
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Re: Taking meat from home

Frozen film....that's a new one! 🙂 Thanks for the tip, Rick.

19 years ago
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Re: first time ever to STJ - westin questions

Liz- Good point. Teen boredom trumps all angst!

19 years ago
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Re: A Big Thanks!

ha ha beachgirl....must have been great since you can't tell us too much about your trip via trip report 🙂 Glad you enjoyed!! Give us more...

19 years ago
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Re: Taking meat from home

I love to cook I am a gastronome I cook for pleasure and therapeutic relaxation - akin to the way some people relax with clay or painting or runni...

19 years ago
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Re: first time ever to STJ - westin questions

$350 a night will get you a fantastic 3 BR villa in August - private pool, great views, A/C in bedrooms at least, privacy, maybe even a laundry room. ...

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Re: St. Thomas Hotel

The Marriott is great. Morningstar's portion is even nicer, in my opinion. What have you read that makes you want to stay elsewhere? It will be expens...

19 years ago
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Re: I Shall Not Overcome

P mooneyham- Your trip report will help others. It is always good for someone to post their view since it sparks interesting board conversation a...

19 years ago
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Re: I Shall Not Overcome

p- So sorry you didn't find this experience enjoyable or affordable enough to return. As Scooby points out, you have to figure out how to do...

19 years ago
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Re: 1 day in STT recomendations?

You could head to Magens Bay and be sure to go all the way to your left (far left side of the beach). Magens is a very large beach and the cruise ship...

19 years ago
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Re: St. Thomas or St. John Wedding

Hi Ann- Ms411 has provided a great link. Deciding on STJ or STT will depend on what kind of wedding you would like to have. I disagre...

19 years ago
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Re: Communication devices on St. John

Ooooh...so some Verizon phones work? Interesting. I thoguht they were all dead down there. I wonder why some work and some don't. I can see the charge...

19 years ago
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Re: weather in St. John

Ignore the weather reports unless you are going during hurricane season and need to know if the "big one" is coming. Yes, they show rain every da...

19 years ago
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Re: closest/easiest beach to cruise ships?

I concur with the above three posts. Morningstar is closest, but I would make the effort to get to Magens. Morningstar is a lovely beach, but Magens i...

19 years ago
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Re: take out/delivery?

Not sure. Actually, I thought about this as a business idea when I was on STT last. In my city (Philly) we have delivery agents who strike delive...

19 years ago
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Re: need help renting car on STT

In my experience, Hotwire has the cheapest rates. You pay in advance and get the rental from a reputabel agent. Mine came form Avis, but was much chea...

19 years ago
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