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IslandTimer
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Joined: September 9, 2005 8:00 am
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Re: Courtesy Car Rental vs St John Car Rental

The "take a cab" attitude would be enough for me. We have always used Penn’s. If you arrive after they close they leave the keys and you come back the...

19 years ago
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Re: Philadelphia Airport sprint??

Flights from the west coast are often early, assuming there are any good tailwinds. And if there are weather delays in PHL, chances are it will affect...

19 years ago
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Re: We'll be in St. John 3/27-4/1 Any advice? (I've been lurking :-))

Leslie, there was a furious exchange on TripAdvisor about Conrad Sutton a few days ago. You might want to check it out before deciding.

19 years ago
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Re: Philadelphia Airport sprint??

I assume both flights are on USAir? There is a shuttle that runs every few minutes between terminals. You should be able to make it. You can also walk...

19 years ago
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Re: USAir site no longer showing a non stop from Phillty to STT

Most airlines, at least from the NE, don’t have mid-week non-stop service in the off season. We selected USAir because we were able to use points and ...

19 years ago
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Re: USAir site no longer showing a non stop from Phillty to STT

Yeow! Mine has also changed, also without notice. Had a non-stop from PHL to STT, now a connection. Only the outbound, the return is the same. Maybe t...

19 years ago
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Re: 1st trip to STJ

Don’t necessarily restrict your search to 2-bedroom villas. Many of the larger ones charge by the number of people, not by the # of BRs. My wife and I...

19 years ago
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Re: Has any one stayed at Coral Rays Villa

Do a search for “Coral Rays” on this and the other forums, including the archives. Several months ago there were a number of postings about it. It was...

19 years ago
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Re: Buccaneer or Gentle Winds Condos

It has been a few years but I spent 2 weeks in a condo at Gentle Winds. It is more our type of vacation than a busy resort or hotel. The beach is exce...

19 years ago
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Re: One Reason to use an Travel Agent

Me too. I don't get the attitude from them that some of the others have. They've gone out of their way a couple of times to bail me out even when I wa...

19 years ago
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Re: Need Help with SJ Itinerary for 5 day trip

Great trip report, Jay, and I'm glad for the lead on Sunnyledge. Looks like a great property. We'll have to put it on our short list for next time.

19 years ago
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Re: St Thomas/St John

Danno, that seems awfully ambitious. I'd pick one or the other. I've only been on one cruise but I'd be suspicious of the "8am-10pm" timetable. It too...

19 years ago
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Re: Favorite St. John Photos

Couldn't agree more about the polarizer. It is a magical little gizmo.

19 years ago
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Re: Need Help with SJ Itinerary for 5 day trip

"TBD" is our usual game plan for island vacations!

19 years ago
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Re: Favorite St. John Photos

Ole Matt may not be a “pro” but he has learned three secrets of great outdoor photography: #3 – get a decent camera & lens #2 – never put the h...

19 years ago
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Re: looking for an affordable 2-br villa/condo in St. J...

Don’t burn too much energy looking for a 2-bedroom villa. We nearly always wind up in a 3-4 bedroom home even when it’s just the two of us, and the pr...

19 years ago
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Re: Quick Poll -- Which Villa to Rent in SJ?

I had never run across Sea Wing before. Looks like a great little villa for a couple. We love Coral Bay and will have to keep this one in mind for fut...

19 years ago
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Re: Jan 2006 trip report Part 1

It’s great to read a trip report from another 50-something where everything wasn’t awesome and to-die-for. Looking forward to the rest. How was L...

19 years ago
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Re: Extending vac from STT to STJ for another 4 or 5 days

Private Homes for Private Vacations I believe still does some 5-day rentals, at least in the off season.

19 years ago
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