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RickG

RickG
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Re: Hurricane season?? Is November ok to visit??

We go October/November every year and do not buy trip insurance. I figure a much higher probability would be a high-season hurricane that damages the ...

16 years ago
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Re: Jumbie Bay

Recent visitors have mentioned that the big March swell beat the coral up pretty good. We drove by during the swell and the breakers were covering the...

16 years ago
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Re: 4WD necessary on St. John/STT Avis cars okay for St. John?

Dependable or Discount on STT! Cheers, RickG

16 years ago
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Re: Beach Diving

Try Kiddel Bay. Nice! Cheers, RickG

16 years ago
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Re: Hurricane season?? Is November ok to visit??

We go in November every year. In 2003 the week after us had heavy rains. It will rain, but we love the quieter pace as things get ready for high seaso...

16 years ago
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Re: 4WD necessary on St. John/STT Avis cars okay for St. John?

Diana highlights the one scary 4WD spot on the North Shore Road. I've seen 4WDs without good tires sliding down that switchback in the rain with all 4...

16 years ago
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Re: State Farm Insur on car rentals???

I called them specifically and asked about the US Virgin Islands. The first rep I talked to was clueless and I had to ask for a supervisor. The answer...

16 years ago
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Re: car rental insurance(Lifesaving info)

I use my State Farm as my primary policy (bring the the actual policy, not just a bill) and Chase Platinum Visa as my secondary coverage. Since I don'...

16 years ago
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Re: advice for travel with children

I've brought my kids to the islands since they were this age. I would definitely bring some kind of sunshade, the folding kiddy size work great, so th...

16 years ago
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Re: Sunset Villa STJ

This is a nicely situated property. We stopped staying there after 2003 because a house was built next door (Dream Come True) overlooking the pool. Th...

16 years ago
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Re: Sunset Villa STJ

Hey Beer Hunter, we've stayed at Sunset Beach twice - 2001 and 2002. Is this what you are looking for? br /> BTW, any interest in Foreign E...

16 years ago
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Re: Jost-where to stay

The Perfect Pineapple on White Bay is quite nice. The Sandcastle is the classic. We've also stayed at Gertrude's Beach Bungalow. Cheers, RickG

16 years ago
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Re: maho camps Concordia, Premium or Harmony?

We stayed there in 2004, trip report is atbr /> Concordia is certainly better than Maho, from my perspective. One thing to consider is that you'l...

16 years ago
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Re: Room for Friday October 31st in Red Hook Area

I would hit St. John!! You can take the same ferry from St. John (it stops at Red Hook first) and STJ has a great Halloween fest. We stay at Tamarind ...

16 years ago
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Re: New Groceryr Store STT

Ronnie, thanks for the tip. Is this the shopping center with the KMart? br /> Cheers, RickG

16 years ago
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Re: Must see Jost bars?

We really like Sedi's One Love and Ivan's on White Bay. Ivans is an easy 5 minute walk to the East from the Soggy Dollar on a path over some rocks. ...

16 years ago
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Re: good restaurant w/ nice view?

For Zozo's, the upstairs bar seating is reservation only and you have to specifically request it. Asolare on STJ also has great views. For more budget...

16 years ago
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Re: Two completely unrelated questions

I'm with Connie, we just buy a box of booze at the A H Riise store at the airport. Cheers, RickG

16 years ago
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Re: Seafood

I like to buy from the local next to Nature's Nook. There's another one in Coral Bay across from Crabby's. The mahi, tuna and wahoo are very nice. ...

16 years ago
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Re: One week!

We grab a spot in front of the Holiday Inn when we are in downtown CA. Cheers, RickG

16 years ago
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