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Marty on STT

Marty on STT
@marty-on-stt
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Joined: January 21, 2005 3:05 pm
Topics: 12 / Replies: 1502
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Re: Swimwear

All swimwear is allowed...and keep it on! Haha! As there is no nude bathing (or topless) allowed (unless you know where to go). One or two-peice fo...

20 years ago
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Re: family vacation

The VI is not a big 'family' spot, but there are things that they will enjoy. Coral World, Atlantis Submarine, Paradise Point Tramway, loads of beach...

20 years ago
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Re: Peter Bay

From a dictionary: A body of water partially enclosed by land but with a wide mouth, affording access to the sea: the Bay of Biscay. If you...

20 years ago
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Re: OK can someone explain a Solar Shower to me...

Of course, you can always just walk down to the ocean and hop in!!

20 years ago
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Re: How hot does it feel?

Oh, forget to mention that weather.com shows all of the weather data for a zip code, plus a "Feels Like:" feature.

20 years ago
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Re: Peter Bay

Peter Bay is actually a bay. Only accessible by boat, unless you are living or renting at one of the estates. Beautiful!! And I noticed one of the ...

20 years ago
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Re: acupuncture

I have not seen nor heard of any acupunturists on STT. Check the yellow pages? www.viphonebook.com

20 years ago
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Re: Bareboat Rental

Check the rental places in the yellow pages at www.viphonebook.com. Most will give you a chart and point out the dangers to you. But, be careful...

20 years ago
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Re: Vacationing

STT (55K people) would be a good option because you can hop to the others by ferry. STX (55K) is the least 'touristy', and the largest. STJ (3K) is ...

20 years ago
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Re: OK can someone explain a Solar Shower to me...

A solar shower is a rugged, flexible, dark colored bag that you fill with water. The sun heats it up, due to the dark color. Pull the string and you...

20 years ago
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Re: VI or HI...weather

The weather doesn't change much throughout the year here. Maybe 6 or 7 degrees from hottest to coldest? And, as far as hurricanes go, we keep our ey...

20 years ago
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Re: tipping on excursions

The number of people on the boat doesn't make much difference, as the more people on the boat, the more crew to split the tips. A six-pac with a capt...

20 years ago
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Re: How hot does it feel?

Which is the perfect time to 'lime out' under a palm tree with a cool drink on a beach, or get in the water and do some snorkeling/diving.

20 years ago
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Re: honeymoon...VI or HI

IMHO, Hawaii was too much like the mainland. Kinda like going to Florida, but with pretty scenery. The VI works for me!!

20 years ago
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Re: tipping on excursions

$20 per head is a standard tip and the captain and crew split up the total equally.

20 years ago
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Re: ports

Which ship will you be on?

20 years ago
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Re: Bringing wine for our vacation

Wouldn't it be easier and cheaper to buy a few cases when you get here? There are several places here on STT that carry many different kinds of wine ...

20 years ago
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Re: Surfing

Hull is not a destination that many taxis like to go to, due to the probability of no other fare getting them back to town. Same thing for pick up. ...

20 years ago
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Re: boating to STT

Pirate's Cove is on the South side of STT. It's a great place and your best bet, IMHO.

20 years ago
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Re: Coral World?

The beaches never close. Rental places do, though. Around 5ish. Coral World www.coralworldvi.com

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