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toes in the sand
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Joined: September 20, 2007 6:13 pm
Topics: 5 / Replies: 258
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Re: support local businesses while you are here

I agree wholeheartedly. Anita or anyone really, how many of the resturants, grocers and car rentals are locally owned? (espcially StJ) These are...

14 years ago
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Re: no-seeums

Stay in the water. Depending on the wind, you need to be at least 20' offshore.

14 years ago
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Re: Looking for the name of the stand on STJ

Colombos smoothie stand That could be Columbo's

14 years ago
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Re: barracuda sighting??

He shoo'ed it away? Hmmmmmmmm...... Let sleeping dogs lie. Barracuda are interesting to watch. I have seen many during my snorkels and I do not e...

14 years ago
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Re: Jeep rental

We have rented the Liberty with 4 adults and luggage to match. It was a tight fit with the luggage but it made it and we had plenty of room for us and...

14 years ago
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Re: Vie's/Hansen Bay

I believe that the bus does not travel past Coral Bay to the East End. It does head south to Salt Pond or nearby. Yes, it does stop near the Smoothi...

14 years ago
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Re: Few Random Questions

You may want to check into Low Key Watersports to see if there are any snorkel trips that you may want to take. Being solo is your biggest deterent to...

15 years ago
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Re: Few Random Questions

Answers to some of your questions depend an a few things; Are you renting a jeep? If not, where are you staying? Do you plan on walking or taki...

15 years ago
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Re: STJ Villa with daily maid service?

Some villas offer maid service for an additional fee. Ask your agent or owner.

15 years ago
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Re: L&L Jeep rental

We have used L&L many times and love them. We had to go with a different company last trip because I waited too long to make reservations and L&L did ...

15 years ago
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Re: Denis Bay Snorkeling

Since your staying at Bayview you will find that Francis and Maho are SO convenient, quick and easy to get to. We made Francis our new champagne sunse...

15 years ago
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Re: Denis Bay Snorkeling

We loved it. It was secluded enough to be private, great location, you can walk to the smoothie shack, magnificent views and we loved the price. If yo...

15 years ago
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Re: Denis Bay Snorkeling

We visited Denis for the first time on our last trip in early December. It became our new favorite (until we visited Salomon the next day). We reall...

15 years ago
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Re: one day from cruise ship

My suggestion for a cruise stop in STT if you want a beautiful beach with good snorkeling is this; Take the ferry to StJ/Cruz Bay (take the downtown...

15 years ago
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Re: scooters

The roads on StJ are narrow compared to what you would find in the states. Most are not marked with a center stripe. Speed limits are 25 mph or less a...

15 years ago
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Re: anybody negotiated car rental price???

Nope, never tried that. Don't expect I ever will. Car rentals are one of the few locally owned businesses that I am able to deal with on my StJ trips....

15 years ago
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Re: First time villa renters--questions to ask agency???

exit zero wrote: If you have to ask about the payment terms the website or rental company is deficient! It should be clear from the get go. Usu...

15 years ago
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Re: First time villa renters--questions to ask agency???

Here is our list of questions: •Are the bedrooms air conditioned? •Are there ceiling fans and are the windows screened? •Any type of mosquito...

15 years ago
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Re: Two of Us

Bayview. Fantastic views over Coral Bay/Fortsberg/East End on one side of the house and Francis/Leinster Bays from the other. Great location above th...

15 years ago
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Re: STJ Snorkeling Advice Needed

sarclavier wrote: Hi, your response to "snorkeling advice" was so re-assuring, I'd like to ask for your ideas on a related topic. My 20 year old d...

15 years ago
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