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creekdweller

creekdweller
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Joined: September 8, 2006 11:39 am
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Re: New Horizons excursion

I was told that Breakaway and NH are owned by the same people. Breakaway is a bigger boat, holds more people. There were only 6 guests on our NHII t...

18 years ago
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Re: New Horizons excursion

I concur - but I don't think you have anything to worry about. We were never hurried in our snorkeling and the reef there had quite a variety of fish...

18 years ago
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Re: Last minute sail/boat trip?

I think the prices were just about the same as we would have been charged if we had booked in advance. Without checking, I'm thinking it was $60.00 p...

18 years ago
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Re: Power boat from St. Thomas to snorkel St. John

New Horizons has a sail/snorkel trip around STJ. For power boat trips, if you really want to get to waterlemon without driving/hiking, I would sugge...

18 years ago
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Re: daughter's wedding in may, St. Thomas

WOW! That's a crowd for a wedding in paradise! I am grinning from ear to ear for you and your daughter. Maybe some more specific questions would el...

18 years ago
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Re: Last minute sail/boat trip?

Yes, the dinghies were all booked. The conceirge guy was a real surprise for us. I think he had two looseleaf binders full of pictures of different ...

18 years ago
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Re: Last minute sail/boat trip?

Hi, CMom, This is what we experienced. We didn't know what day we would be spending on St.John, so we didn't reserve a Jeep in advance. We h...

18 years ago
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Re: Taxi Fares

I second Geri's thoughts - While I was alittle nervous about renting a car, all on here encouraged me to do it and I must say - it added so much to ou...

18 years ago
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Re: Bug Protection any helpful tips?

Cherokee - We just got back - March 14. No stings in the water,no bites on the beach, in fact, no bugs at all. I don't take B-12, but I drink lots o...

18 years ago
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Re: Day sail trips to BVI From St. Thomas

Did you mean day "Sails" or day trips? AS I understand it, most day trips to the BVIs from STT are by power boat due to distance, current, prevailing...

18 years ago
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Re: taxi time

I would just add that you should definitely plan to arrive at the airport 2 hours before your scheduled departure. The whole three-part check-in proc...

18 years ago
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Re: We leave Weds at 7:40 am!

Wow, what a string of misfortune, I hope your Dad's OK, and glad you're getting away for awhile. Have a great time!!

18 years ago
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Re: Customs Fee

Customs Fee is $20.00 per person. I don't know about the cash vs. travelers checks - good question.

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

Breakaway is owned by the same people who run New Horizons. I think they do the same type of trip, but the Breakaway takes alot more people. On the ...

18 years ago
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Re: Frenchmen's Reef Wedding with NO Rooms

Have you considered Morningstar? It's more expensive, but very nice. Are they also booked up?

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

The price for New Horizons last week was $135.00 per person, plus tip, but if you rent a car through Budget, they give you a coupon book that has a $5...

18 years ago
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Re: Good Thing We Don't Need Passports

Funny story. I'm glad you don't need them. I am sure they are swamped right now with all the changes made in re-entry requirements. I had a horror ...

18 years ago
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Re: NEED Help, live in STX & trying to find family place in STT and STJ

We just returned from our first trip to STT. Others on here are much more knowledgable, but based on my observations, I would recommend Secret Harbor...

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

I echo Keri's sentiment - but it depends on what you are looking for. My daughter and I took the New Horizon's II trip and had a wonderful time. Cap...

18 years ago
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Re: extra car insurance

Bluwater: VISA would cover as primary if you don't have other insurance. Bank of America has nothing to do with it. In my case, for example, ...

18 years ago
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