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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: Last minute budget hotel?

Hovensa, the oil refinery on STX, is undergoing a major overhaul. I'm from Michigan and I liken it to the retooling the auto plants used to do. The...

18 years ago
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Re: Favorite Beach in STX

The beach you will be on is very good for snorkeling. The public park to the south along the same road also has good snorkeling. And, of course, Can...

18 years ago
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Re: Last minute budget hotel?

Which island? If you are of speaking of STX, you are probaly out of luck. Everything is full of Hovensa workers.

18 years ago
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18 years ago
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Re: WHOA! Travelers Insurance??

I've never bought it either. But I've arranged a special 3-week trip to Italy this fall at a price that is waaay outside my comfort level and trip in...

18 years ago
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Re: Vaccinations???

Most people do not get any extra vaccinations to travel to STJ.

18 years ago
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Re: Any suggestions on places to stay in St. Croix? (or St Thomas

On STX, both Cottages and the Cane Bay Reef Club are good choices for such a visit. Another is Waves of Cane Bay. Have you called any place yet to ...

18 years ago
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Re: rain still?

We got an inch of rain at my house this morning. It poured for about 2 hours, was cloudy for a couple more hours and now is clear and sunny again. ...

18 years ago
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Re: Cingular on STX

We use Cingular and it works almost everywhere on STX. The only really dead spot I notice is From Cane Bay to Carambola.

18 years ago
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Re: Massage from locals

And who exactly do you think works at the hotels? The Buccaneer can arrange a massage on one of their beaches. Oh, which island??

18 years ago
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Re: Windsurfing Equipment Rental - ST Croix

I don't believe that any shops rents windsurfing equipment on STX, but I'm a snorkeler. Perhaps someone else can give you a more definitive answer.

18 years ago
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Re: Places to stay for a USVI newbie

If I were traveling alone to STT I would look at a place like the Crystal Palace. Great B&B, right in town. That would also give you a chance to mee...

18 years ago
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Re: Late Summary/St. John Trip Report

On STX and I think on STT, when a driver stops or flashes his/her lights and honks that's your signal to go. Give a couple of toots on your horn in a...

18 years ago
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Re: Beaches

My opinion - If you're a tourist, there are plenty of beautiful beaches that are uncrowded and more accessible. These beaches sound like they are har...

18 years ago
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Re: bus to redhook from airport?

If I'm reading the fare chart correctly, cost from airport to Red Hook is $15 for the first member of your party and $11 for the rest.

18 years ago
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Re: St. John May 5-12

My opinion only -- 3 days sailing on a 7 day vacation doesn't seem very relaxing to me. I'd book one day and then see how it goes.

18 years ago
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Re: Higher Rentals

Wouldn't assessment go up on land that was once just a lot and now has a house on it? I don't find that strange.

18 years ago
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Re: Summer Schedules for US Air & Delta to STX?

Both USAir and Delta have direct flights on Saturday. I believe one also has a flight on Thesday and the other on Wednesday, but you should check w/t...

18 years ago
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Re: STT weather

Sorry to all you visitors, but we really are doing rain dances down here. Even so, if it rains, it will rain for a short time and then be bright. ...

18 years ago
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Re: Poison Ivy?

I am "allergic" to mangos. If they are in bite-sized pieces, I can eat them with a fork. And I can peel them without problem. But if I peel and the...

18 years ago
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