You can always access the Caneel Beaches by water.
Billd -- Emerald Beach has some very fine snorkeling -- along the left side is excellent all the way out to the point OR beyond if it is flat and ther...
You would have a fine time at Emerald Beach unless you want full service resort amenities - then really the only choice is the Ritz Carlton on STT or ...
Look into trip insurance -- The Caribbean in Sept. can have some volatile weather issues. A number of businesses and restaurants will be closed at t...
Delly Deck in Havensite or Shipwreck across the street - maybe Pizza Amore a bit up the road.
It is a 5 minute taxi ride from the airport to Tortola Wharf - the Customs will be at the other end in Tortola - it will take as long as it takes - no...
The STT people are locals too.
I always recommend a stop at Cost-u-less in STT if you are taking a STT vehicle on the barge - you will save a considerable amount over the STJ prices...
Advice for transportation: From Havensite Taxi to Red Hook -ferry to STJ -- Taxi to Trunk from Crown Bay - same Unless you can get the stj to Ch...
Give Cost-u-less a call. 777-3588
STX is about 40 Nautical Mi. from St John -- not an easy boat ride most days - even the rather large ferry from STT-STX cancels on occasion and is oft...
There is no simple field test for ciguatera.
Since you are on Water Island ask around for Captain Carl and his pretty ship VANDOR, he will certainly accommodate your family and knows the waters v...
You could certainly call the same vessel and ask if there is another destination they could go to for your family - if it is a six passenger, Uninspec...
The distance, wind and sea conditions, and time frame for a day sail with Customs involved both in the BVI and again on your return to the USVI do not...
It is a long hot walk to Magens Beach from that resort - and uphill coming home.
The area on the Western side of STT Harbor is known as Frenchtown -- excellent restaurants in a friendly walking atmosphere.
I find the weather at www.weathercarib.com --------- which is a local VI site about the best info for local weather forecast here.
No effect on snorkeling or most other activities - use www.weathercarib.com or a few of our webcams to see what is going on til then.
When the Princess misses her plane home, can't find a 1 night hotel room and then cannot get a comparable flight for 3 days and must buy a new ticket...
