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Re: Any reco on snorkeling, boat tours with very young kids (2 and 4 year olds) and mosquitoes?

Alana33 wrote: This guy has gotten very good reviews so you many want to check him out: br /> /blockquote> Just FYI, this is a very small...

11 years ago
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Re: Any reco on snorkeling, boat tours with very young kids (2 and 4 year olds) and mosquitoes?

S/V is "Sailing Vessel". Here's the website: br /> A google of "S/V Independence st thomas" brings up a bunch of links including many review...

11 years ago
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Re: Any reco on snorkeling, boat tours with very young kids (2 and 4 year olds) and mosquitoes?

On this I agree - a trip to the BVI is too much to pack into just one week when you'll only have enough time to get a little taste of what there's to ...

11 years ago
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Re: Any reco on snorkeling, boat tours with very young kids (2 and 4 year olds) and mosquitoes?

Not sure what you mean by "private" charters. The boats I recommended earlier are all privately owned and operated. As far as ferries go, if y...

11 years ago
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Re: Any reco on snorkeling, boat tours with very young kids (2 and 4 year olds) and mosquitoes?

The sand fleas start coming out around 4:30PM which is why you'll see most residents leaving the beaches around that time! High tide has nothing to d...

11 years ago
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Re: Any reco on snorkeling, boat tours with very young kids (2 and 4 year olds) and mosquitoes?

On a 6-pack you'll likely be the only family aboard. Most of the boats are on a per person rate and don't mandate that the boat be full to go out. J...

11 years ago
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Re: Any reco on snorkeling, boat tours with very young kids (2 and 4 year olds) and mosquitoes?

Skin So Soft is a moisturizing bath product manufactured by Avon but, although some people swear by it as a mosquito repellant, Avon itself has contin...

11 years ago
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Re: GRAND BEACH PALACE RESORT IN ST. THOMAS

Since you're on STT, just follow news as it happens via the Daily News or the STT Source. You might even contact Wyndham directly. Hint - not a good...

11 years ago
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Re: Water Island -- best times?

Alana33 wrote: If your ship arrives at the Crown Bay dock .. Poster said their ship docks at Havensight. Getting the 3:30 ferry is cutting it...

11 years ago
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Re: Water Island -- best times?

There's no pre-purchase of ferry tickets. From the WICO dock you'll take a taxi (they'll be lined up dockside) and just let the driver know you're go...

11 years ago
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Re: Water Island -- best times?

It's an easy 8-10 minute walk.

11 years ago
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Re: Zip Rental?

Their listed number is 715-1501, not 7501. I've seen them mentioned by a few people on another visitor's forum and with no problems documented.

11 years ago
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Re: Water Island -- best times?

Cruise ship passengers have to be back on board one hour before sailing time and most ships sail out quite early, around sevenish. Any cruise ship to...

11 years ago
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Re: What rental company allows their vehicles to be ferried?

No rental car companies on St John allow their vehicles to be taken to St Thomas. The only St Thomas rental car company which specifically disallows ...

11 years ago
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Re: car rental reccs

Amalie and Dependable are top rated by visitors. Budget can be rather "iffy" and there have been numerous complaints over the years about reserved ca...

11 years ago
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Re: STT to STJ for beach day - take car ferry right?

I'd go for the one way tickets for total flexibility. The difference in price is only $10. It absolutely makes sense to take the car barge. Pac...

11 years ago
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Re: GRAND BEACH PALACE RESORT IN ST. THOMAS

It's going to be a Wyndham-Margaritaville joint venture. Here's a link to a March article about it and the latest update was a couple of weeks ago wh...

11 years ago
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Re: What island is this?

I've lived on STT since 1984 (and worked in the harbor area for 10 years) and none of it rings even the slightest bell!

11 years ago
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Re: Fishing charter week if Jan 11-Jan 18

Alana33 wrote: Ask the charter fishing company to see if they can book other people to share your day. DoubleHeader and Abigail III are both h...

11 years ago
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Re: USS SARATOGA visit November 1991

I remember her visiting - you may want to check with the Virgin Islands Daily News as they probably took photos.

11 years ago
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