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Xislandgirl

Xislandgirl
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Joined: October 12, 2006 8:48 pm
Last seen: December 28, 2017 10:32 am
Topics: 4 / Replies: 392
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Re: Hurricane Earl

Just got word that the Bomba Shack in Tortola is fine! 🙂 The Westin beach is a mess with several boats washed up, let's hope that there were not...

14 years ago
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Re: Hurricane Earl

There are many people without power but my on island friends have told me that for the most part, the islands are OK. I have been told that the BVI ...

14 years ago
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Re: web cams - hurrican earl

Spicecam is back up, the dinghy dock is getting hit pretty hard 🙁

14 years ago
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Re: web cams - hurrican earl

I vwa just told that internet service on STJ is mostly down, so the spicecam and a few others aew not working

14 years ago
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Re: Hurricane Earl

I am guessing that your flight has beem cancelled. Check your airline. I believe that all ferries are cancelled.

14 years ago
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Re: St John to Jost Van Dyke

I agree with Pia. Save your money and take the Ferry. It will get you there quickly and let you enjoy the island.

14 years ago
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Re: Best Solution for 9 passengers from St. Thomas to St. John

You have a few options, I am assuming that you are staying on STJ, but not clear so I am going with that. 1. Rent 2 SUV's on STT. Pick up at airp...

14 years ago
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Re: Need help - rent a Jeep or not?

Depending on where you are staying in Coral Bay you will have no choice but to rent a jeep. Taxis don't really like to go to Coral Bay and if you w...

14 years ago
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Re: Taxi / Ferry for 6 people (from STT to STJ)

The Charlotte Amalie ferry only runs on a limited schedule, so if it doesn't work for your flight times, you maybe sitting around for an hour and or m...

14 years ago
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Re: New VInow user here with a question on villa rentals

It is perfectly acceptable to ask but if they say no, don't be surprised. Because September is such a quiet month for rentals, some management compa...

14 years ago
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Re: St. John Churches - "Islander" Question

I did some digging around the STJ historical society site. The Lutheran church was built in 1955 and I can't find any info on the Anglican church bu...

14 years ago
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Re: Ideas for one night accomodations (Thanksgiving) on STJ or STT

I know STJ Car rental is open on Thanksgiving. They only close for Carnival, Christmas, and New Years day.

14 years ago
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Re: Ideas for one night accomodations (Thanksgiving) on STJ or STT

You will have no problem getting to STJ on Thanksgiving and most car rental places will be open. I would just try and get into the villa on Thanksgivi...

14 years ago
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Re: Caneel Bay

The gates will be locked, so you will not be abe to drive in. I think that you may be able to walk in but the resort will most likely be undergoing re...

14 years ago
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Re: honeymoon in british virgin islands

I can highly recommend Biras Creek on Virgin Gorda for a Honeymoon. It was quiet, luxurious without being snobbish, and just the perfect place to re...

14 years ago
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Re: Have a Couple of Questions

Get trip insurance since you will be traveling in the middle of hurricane season If you are staying out in Calabash, you will need a car. You wil...

14 years ago
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Re: Jeep Rental question

I have been renting from STJ car rental for 10+ years. I would suspect that they may be replacing cars this year, some of the rentals last year were...

14 years ago
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Re: USVI and the Great Recession

Check out the relocation forum. The link is up on the right. You will find a great group of folks that will be happy to talk all about island life

14 years ago
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Re: Villa daily energy charge

FL Barrier Islander wrote: I agree Linda J. To me......with the separate fees (energy, cleaning, etc.) it "feels" kinda like what the airlines ar...

14 years ago
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Re: Pam Gaffin

I haven't but Pam is a great person and super funny. I am sure that you would have a great time wirh her.

14 years ago
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