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FL Barrier Islander
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Joined: March 29, 2005 1:54 pm
Topics: 33 / Replies: 535
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Re: Newbie! - Water Island

BeckyMac, regarding the Water Island ferry, you might consider buying the "commuter pass" or we also call it the "punch pass" for the Water Island Fer...

16 years ago
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Re: Newbie! - Water Island

Becky, Water Island and Villa Tarra Nova are excellent choices and you will not be disappointed. The villa does have a kitchen. When you arrive at t...

16 years ago
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Re: Electrical Outlets

If you're coming from the US with standard North American stuff - you'll be fine. No adapter necessary.

16 years ago
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Re: USVI Gov't & Property Tax Bils

Schnell, you may find it beneficial to click on the "Relocation Message Board" and post your question there. Also, you may want to do a search on the...

16 years ago
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Re: Welcome basket set -up in condo

You could also reach out to Grocery Goddess on STT, order from their web siteand then connect them with your villa's property manager so they can deli...

16 years ago
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Re: Has any one heard of Benner Bay

EE, Darwin posted also on the Reloc Board so he's covering all his bases.

16 years ago
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Re: Electricity .43 a killowatt?

I own a vacation home/villa on WI and when I read your post I did experience an OMG moment. I agree that electricity rates have gone through the roof...

16 years ago
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Re: Mountain Biking

I just checked the web site that was posted for the WI Adventure / bike tour......looks like their domain name expired in mid-June. It's kinda slow t...

16 years ago
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Re: Mountain Biking

I've not done the bike trip before but have a vacation home on Water Island and have seen the tour many many times and have also talked with bikers on...

16 years ago
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Re: 1st Trip to the USVI

Billd and others are correct in that Water Island is quiet, secluded and limited commercial enterprises. Crown Bay Marina is 5 Minutes from the Airpo...

16 years ago
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Re: Living for a while!

The Casa apartments on Water Island had 4 vacancies at the beginning of June. Friends of mind who lived on WI/The Casas for 4 years decided to move ...

16 years ago
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Re: 1st Trip to the USVI

East Ender, next time you're going to Water Island I hope you find the Fort using my directions below. It's a hike if you're on foot but you may be a...

16 years ago
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Re: 1st Trip to the USVI

Stacey, when you arrive at the STT airport, get your bags and secure a taxi to take you to Crown Bay Marina/Gourmet Gallery. My recommendation is to ...

16 years ago
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Re: Trip Report St.Thomas 6/7-6/14

It's an annoying, biting insect that is so small you can't see them. They come out a couple hours each morning and evening.

16 years ago
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Re: Trip Report St.Thomas 6/7-6/14

VTX1300, not sure you're aware (or maybe you are) that there are other charter companies who offer bareboat charters. We generally use VIP Yachts ou...

16 years ago
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Re: spirit airlines

If you live not too far away from the airport, I would just go to the airport and talk to Spirit Ticket Counter employee. We called that lame 800# (w...

16 years ago
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Re: Motion sickness

I never got seasick until the day we anchored our sailboat at/near Dead Chest. The Captain and some of our crew went diving snorkeling while I and tw...

16 years ago
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Re: Virgin Gorda- taxi's

I thought we paid $4/per person but my memory has faded a little since we were there.

16 years ago
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Re: Two completely unrelated questions

We always have a rolling carry-on that we squeeze in bottles of liquor we buy at the airport while waiting for our luggage. The taxi will charge you ...

16 years ago
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Re: New Experience during Latest Stay

The style I chose is called "Mainstreet". I don't have a picture of my sandals but if you click on this web site and scroll down you'll find "Mainstr...

16 years ago
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