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Steff

Steff
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Joined: January 20, 2005 5:26 pm
Last seen: December 28, 2017 2:46 pm
Topics: 9 / Replies: 73
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Re: Taking Rental Cars to St.John

I didn't think Hertz and Avis allowed their cars to go to St. John. Budget and Dependable do allow for ferry transport to STJ.

20 years ago
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Re: Which Beaches to go to

Make sure you have a 4WD SUV.......a few of the most desirable STJ beaches are not accessible by car.

20 years ago
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Re: Dangerous animals and insects

I've never met a centipede in STT. But, I've met a barracuda very close up!

20 years ago
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Re: Cheap airfare to STT?

Hi Islander. Upon spotting the reduction in airfare for my flight, I called USAir and asked for the cheaper fare to be honored. They agree and sent me...

20 years ago
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Re: St. John "must do's"

I avoid the pricey excursions to the BVI becuase I have children and the costs can add up. We hop the regular BVI ferry sometimes, but the time you ca...

20 years ago
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Re: Cheap airfare to STT?

I'm going to STT out of PHL on USAir Dec 15, returning Dec 29......$405 on USAir. I originally paid about $800.....happend to check last week and have...

20 years ago
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Re: Car barge to St John

I think the car barge is less hassle than the people ferry with luggage. WIth thecar barge, you load your luggage into the trunk at the airport, drive...

20 years ago
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Re: Drinking age

My son is 17 and I came upon him and his 17 y/o friend ordering daquiris at a resort bar while on STT. The age is 18, but 17 was close enough for the ...

20 years ago
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Re: Hotel Help

If you really want just a fantastic, remote beach with little else around (Gilligan's Island Style) you should either look for a beachfront villa on S...

20 years ago
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Re: STJ Villa

Aren't the 4WDs very expensive to rent?

20 years ago
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Re: best place to stay with kids

STT - I vote for Sapphire. STJ - Big hotels are Caneel (never heard of families with kids raving over it) and Westin.... How about a villa? There...

20 years ago
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Re: marriage and accomodations

I see. Thanks Islander. It seems like an interesting line of business (to me)....but I wonder how lucrative it is.

20 years ago
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Re: STJ Villa

Gibney is $3k wk/off season and $5k wk/in season.... I've been salivating over Gibney for a while!

20 years ago
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Re: STJ Villa

Ohm ok. If you've already done the "on the beach" villa, then I would go ith the mountains.....and the home looks beautiful. Also ,the price is great....

20 years ago
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Re: STJ Villa

Okay, I just found them by randomly searching the net.... I like Calypso By theSea because of it's beachfront location. But, only if that beach i...

20 years ago
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Re: STJ Villa

Where can we view these properties? I checked my usual villa rental sites and don't see them.

20 years ago
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Re: marriage and accomodations

Rick- Interesting comment about renting your villa directly from the owner. I thought the owners had to contract through the agency with whom the...

20 years ago
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Re: Sunset

That's a very cool site Britt!! The sun does seem to set so early in the VI.

20 years ago
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Re: rain on St John

And remember that it is typical for the rain to come during the night..while you sleep. But, that will still show up on a weather forecast as rain. ...

20 years ago
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