The US Virgin Islands Best Guide

Linda J

Linda J
@linda-j
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Joined: January 20, 2005 5:26 pm
Topics: 6 / Replies: 838
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Re: Best Way to go to St Croix

I live on STX and have to agree with Lizabeth, if you are only on STJ for a week, stay there. STX is wonderful and I'd suggest another trip in th...

17 years ago
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Re: jet ski rental

The reef systems in the USVI are very close to shore in many places. That's what makes such great snorkeling. Folks on jet-skis, especially those wh...

17 years ago
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Re: Please, cross your fingers for us

May I make one small suggestion. I assume you have a list of things you want to do, places you want to eat, etc? Cut it in half and throw one half a...

17 years ago
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Re: rent 4x4 on STT or St. johns

It's because we are closer to the equator. We have less daylight in the summer and more in the winter.

17 years ago
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Re: Calabash Cottges

We stayed at Sago Cottage 4 years ago. We really like it. Beautiful location, wonderful outdoor shower and hot tub with great view. The Bierley...

17 years ago
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Re: Frederiksted pier

Don't know about the cruise ships, but the F'sted Pier made Sport Divers magazine's list of 10 best night dives. I've never dove there at night, but ...

17 years ago
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Re: Honeymoon Cottage (Terry Witham) opinions

We stayed here several years ago before it was remodeled. We liked it a lot, the location was great! But it was VERY rustic. I've looked at the pic...

17 years ago
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Re: VI smoking ban?

Don't know about the rest of Kentucky, but the City of Louisville in Kentucky does have a smoking ban in all enclosed, public spaces, including bars a...

17 years ago
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Re: STT to STX

There are 2 ways to get to between the islands, the ferry and by plane. The ferry takes 90 minutes, one way, travels RT only 3-4 days a week and cost...

17 years ago
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Re: Help! St. John Villa or Buccaneer on St. Croix with sons

First off, my disclaimer, I work at the Buccaneer. I think you are trying to compare apples and oranges. My husband and I have stayed at villas ...

18 years ago
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Re: where 2 stay

This looks like it might be the same place, but, wow, have they made upgrades since we've been there. The place I'm thinking about is at the end ...

18 years ago
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Re: where 2 stay

There is a small cottage near Villa Serenity near Francis Bay. It's managed by the same person who manages Villa Serenity. It really is a cottage an...

18 years ago
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Re: weather/bugs????

STT and STJ reports will be the same. On STX we are also experiencing more mosquitos. We had a little rain Thursday & Friday. And the Sahara dust i...

18 years ago
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Re: St Croix help

The trip between STT and STX is neither easy or cheap. The ferry takes 90 minutes one way and costs about $90 round trip. The crossing can be ro...

18 years ago
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Re: Sahara winds

It's not so bad as to require eye protection. Those visiting from urban locations may not even notice a difference. And the sand does make for beaut...

18 years ago
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Re: Favorite Beach in STX

To clarify the above picture -- the area in the foreground of this picture isn't Cane Bay beach but the shoreline in front of Off the Wall. Cane Bay ...

18 years ago
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Re: Cuba

A distinction without a difference. Having the Feds put me on some secret list for God knows how long would not be worth the trip, IMHO.

18 years ago
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Re: Cuba

I totally disagree with the travel embargo to Cuba. But in this day and age, I'm not sure, as a US citizen, I'd take the chance of traveling there. ...

18 years ago
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Re: Sweating it-passports

I'm surprised your congressman/woman's office was not helpful. Consitiutent service is what most of them do best. It's they way they get reelected, ...

18 years ago
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Re: Last minute budget hotel?

Sorry I wasn't clear. We lived in Flint in the 70's. We've been on STX for 4 years.

18 years ago
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