The US Virgin Islands Best Guide

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dntw8up
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Joined: September 14, 2005 12:54 pm
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Re: villa rentals for just 2 days

Hi masked snorkler. A hotel room for two nights might be your best bet. In any case, bathtubs are few and far between because of the scarcity of...

18 years ago
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Re: Honeymoon + Nightlife

Hi Ashten. There are no private beaches in the USVI. Depending on the time of year you visit you may be able to find some beaches with few or no...

18 years ago
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Re: Cruise Question

Hi gobucs. I'm sure that's what you meant. It didn't even sound to me like Lou was concerned about the size of the boats but since dinghys were ...

18 years ago
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Re: Car Rental vs. Taxi

Hi Kim. Cars are often available at the last minute off season but since you only have part of a day I'd recommend a taxi. If you "rent" a taxi ...

18 years ago
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Re: Cruise Question

Hi Lou. The Mariner of the Seas tenders to Cococay but the tenders aren't small dingys, they're real boats (your lifeboats) that generally seat...

18 years ago
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Re: Flying Standby

On some airline websites you can "pretend" to buy a ticket and check seat availability before paying. I've done this many times on American but USAir...

18 years ago
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Re: Flying Standby

It might help you make your decision if you checked the available seats for each flight to see how full they are.

18 years ago
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Re: Flying Standby

Hi Bluwater. August is indeed low season but kids are still out of school and of course low season means fewer flights to accomodate everyone. I...

18 years ago
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Re: getting from cruise ship in St. Thomas to Trunk Bay on your own

Hi Donna. After disembarking the ship you take a taxi to Red Hook. You will also need to taxi from the ferry dock in St. John to Trunk Bay. To ...

18 years ago
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Re: beachcombing and seaglass

Here's an article from March 2006 that addresses why shells are frequently confiscated at our airport:

18 years ago
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Re: motion sickness & the ferry

Hi peaceluv. You can buy "Bonine" over the counter at the drug store. It prevents motion sickness and does not make you drowsy. I know many fol...

18 years ago
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Re: passport

Hi DL. I agree, the inconsistencies are ludicrous. My experience left me wondering, if only a driver's license is required to ENTER the USVI fro...

18 years ago
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Re: The groceries I'll need in Dec. while on STJ

Hi Coden. Some of these items are available at some places some of the time but if you'll be unhappy if they are unavailable when you're here the...

18 years ago
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Re: passport

Hi Islander. I've had a USVI driver's license for years and on it is listed the U.S. state in which I was born but last month the immigration fol...

18 years ago
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Re: passport

"Starting jan 1 of 2007 EVERYONE will need a passport to travel to the BVI but you will not be required to have a passport to come to the USVI." ...

18 years ago
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Re: can I make it?

On a weekday I would think it impossible. On a weekend day only if everything works perfectly. Good Luck!

18 years ago
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Re: NUDE SUNBATHING

Hi Pia. I think you meant walking around IN A SWIMSUIT anywhere but the beach or pool is a ticketable offense! 🙂

18 years ago
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Re: Laundry

STTResident, Only a few ships have self-service laundries (I know most Holland America ships do.) Those that don't often charge a small fortune p...

19 years ago
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Re: GRAND BEACH PALACE FORMERLY RENAISSANCE ...

Hi Future Islander. "I've heard two stories....Crown Plaza and Intercontinental Hotels." Intercontinental Hotels Group has several hotel bra...

19 years ago
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Re: Ferry tickets

Hi Les. No need to purchase in advance and returning the next day is fine.

19 years ago
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