The US Virgin Islands Best Guide

chrisn

chrisn
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Joined: May 13, 2005 2:58 pm
Topics: 56 / Replies: 182
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Re: Best time to visit Islands

We have been to STJ in Winter and Summer. I definitely prefer Summer. Villas are MUCH more affordable, water is warmer, pools warmer, less people. ...

18 years ago
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Re: Parrots?

I could have swore I saw a Parrot on the powerline right by the post office on STJ. He was sqwauking up a storm. That was one freaking big parakeet!

18 years ago
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Re: Question for y'all. In the past 5 years....

I would have loved to see St. John way back when like some of you. How very fortunate! We are planning for our third trip. The moment my eyes first...

18 years ago
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Re: Which BVI to go to??

Ditto on everything said! Toledo, that's funny! We did that, only we skipped the St. Thomas trip and went straight to St. John. We discovered Virgi...

18 years ago
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Re: Favorite Photos

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong but I believe those "things" are remnants of the dock that was destroyed during a hurricane several years ago. ...

18 years ago
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Re: Trip report Feb 22 thru March 3 Long

Jay, sent you a PM. Could really use your help! Thanks!

18 years ago
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Re: Trip report Feb 22 thru March 3 Long

Thanks for the trip Report! I've actually been speaking to Betty about a 3 night charter on Forever Young and was glad to hear you enjoyed it. Can y...

18 years ago
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Re: groceries-St John

You can ship a box of provisions to The Mail Center or Connections. They will charge a small fee for this service. We used The Mail Center. Worked ...

18 years ago
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Re: romantic get away

A lot depends on your accomodations budget but I think if Honey and I were just going down for a romantic trip, I would definitely want to stay at the...

18 years ago
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Re: Villa Reserved!!!

Congrats!!! Like you we also "discovered" St. John on a cruise. It was love at first sight and I promised myself and made Honey promise to bring us ...

18 years ago
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Re: drinking age?

My daughter was 18 on our visit this past June. We did allow her to have a few drinks over the course of the week because not only was it legal but s...

18 years ago
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Re: Do you tan before you go?

I know what Connie means about the burnt skin smell. It does smell like burnt skin. I am also fair (although not ghostly pale) with blonde hair/blue...

18 years ago
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Re: Marijuana

Oh, it's definitely available. My husband must be a pusher magnet cause almost EVERY island we have ever been to he is offered "smoke, ganja, bud, bu...

18 years ago
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Re: Shark Encounter - Coral World

We've been to Coral World. Took our kids last June. I concur with Tom. Very small and a little overpriced and underwhelming. I think we were only ...

18 years ago
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Re: What is the name of this restaurant on STJ?

This is disheartening. We had a horrible experience at Margarita Phil's and were looking to try Polli's next trip. Maybe I should stick to making my...

18 years ago
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Re: Trip report 6

Sounds to me like your gal had great taste. All in the man, the island and the beach she loved. Thank you for sharing your story with us. I'll thin...

18 years ago
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Re: St. John Trip Report 12/02/06-12/09/06

Wonderful! Your trip report made me smile! What a great time you had. Someday Honey and I will go off alone too. Our kids are 19 and 9 and still t...

18 years ago
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Re: LEAVING IN 1 1/2 WEEKS: ANY OPINIONS ON OUR PLANS?

jmq, Your pics are amazing! You've just convinced me that for sure we are adding a few days in VG to our STJ trip. Now I just have to decide......

18 years ago
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Re: Adding 3 Nights in Virgin Gorda to St. John Trip...Questions

Charter was my first thought but about the same $$$$. Really? I looked into it just a little and it seemed like quite a bit more. Maybe I'm looking...

18 years ago
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