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The Islander
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Re: ferry, car rental, attractions, HELP

Hello, Your visit is during a peak travel period; not likely you will find any great deals for a car rental since its a busy time. For that same ...

17 years ago
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Re: Least crowded beach for cruise stop with kids?

Heather - Both Sapphire and Emerald Beach have chairs for rent. Sapphire's watersports booth has kayaks and some other watersports. Also, there is goo...

17 years ago
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Re: newbie questions re St. John - cars & clothes

I've found a t-shirt doesn't help much with warmth in the water. For sun protection, in combination with sunscreen, it helps. The rash guard shirts ar...

17 years ago
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Re: STJ to JVD ferry service

Thanks for noting that the Jost ferry link isn't working. Its table is missing; so needs to be fixed. Thanks again. To answer your question... ...

17 years ago
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Re: Christmas Day on St. Thomas

Most shops will be open regular hours. Taxis will be available. Government offices, banks, post offices are closed. --Islander

17 years ago
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Re: COUPON BOOKLET?

Hello, St. Thomas: The Rotary Club booklet is a restaurant 2 for 1 coupon book. Its an annual fundraiser; goes for around $25. It usually comes o...

17 years ago
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Re: What's Up For December

East Ender, yes Miracle on Main Street is Dec. 14th. (tu) Nutcracker dates/times are on the Events Calendar at PS. These two events are on S...

17 years ago
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Re: Running

The Jingle Bell Run; St.Thomas, 3.1 Miles... December 9th, starts at the VI National Park (which is just past Red Hook on St. Thomas), at 7:30am....

17 years ago
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Re: Looking for Dive Buddies in St. Thomas

Try our other site/message board atIts a relocation/living in the VI site. You should have better luck there with finding a dive buddy living on STT. ...

17 years ago
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Re: New Years Eve on St. John

Hello Candy22, You can do self guided tours of the island if you are renting a jeep. Get a book like St. John Feet, Fins and Four-Wheel Drive wh...

17 years ago
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Re: Trip Report Nov 15 - 23rd

Jennifer, thanks for sharing your trip reports. Looking forward to Part 3. --Islander

17 years ago
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Re: Bars

West, you're welcome. Good luck with the job search. PS: Haven't seen you on the relocation board in a while but you might check it out, sometim...

17 years ago
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Re: st. john for one night

Shoreline Inn is open, $99-$130 a night. The second number Lex gave works: 340-779-4429. Here is another place you could check --Islander

17 years ago
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Re: Screamin' Eagle

Popular trip with cruise ship visitors, so they pick up at the cruise ship dock in Havensight (St. Thomas). Not sure if its also available to the ship...

17 years ago
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Re: st. john for one night

There are a few inns & guest houses in Cruz Bay that would work for a one night stay in St. John. Not familiar with any in Coral Bay.*-) St. Joh...

17 years ago
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Re: St. Thomas Ranks Last in National Geographic Traveler Mag

Eugene, if you haven't already been to our other websiteyou should. There you will find general information on some of the topics you mentioned. There...

17 years ago
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Re: ferry to STX

curran17, Within the last 4-5 years there have been a few STT-STX ferry operators. Mermaid Fast Ferry and VI Fast Ferry around 2003... maybe 200...

17 years ago
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Re: Flavors of St. John

Natalie - try calling Ocean Grill (340) 693-3304. --Islander

17 years ago
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Re: Trip report - STJ - 10/4 - 10/12

Thanks cg. Funny about the starfish; I had the same thing happen a couple years ago. I had told a friend about all the starfish at Waterlemon, a...

17 years ago
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