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Here's a quick pre Trip Report...
St. Thomas was beautiful, stayed at the Ritz, very nice ( I work in the industry and I can't comprehend spending that much money at a hotel, but if you've got it great! )
Good beach , great pool, resturants fair. Grounds wonderful.
Nice being so close to Red Hook.
Visited a couple beaches on St. Thomas , Saphire very nice, Magens bay BIG, Coki a little too crowed for my tastes , Coral world was worth it (get the coupon for $3 off)
Visted St. John, very nice Island , rained so didn't hit a lot of locations, but would go back to do more exploring.
Took the day trip to Virgin Gorda (The Baths) with Limnos Charters , that was a highlight for sure, best price we found , $80 per person? , with food and drinks, had a great time. New Horizions was quite a bit more with no food or drinks I belive.
Use caution when getting recommendations from locals , not that there bad , but it seemed they may be getting little kick backs when they reffer, so may not be in your best intrest , or at least when trying to find deals.
Hit some good great and Fair resturants...
Beautiful locations... Malfoie Hotel, Agave Terris, Blue Moon Cafe,
NEW RESTAURANT!
1 of our Favorite Restaurants, right next door from the Ritz at the Elysian Resort(sp?) "Roberts" good food right off the beach, the best part had to be the piano player at the bar, I think he's there Wed. Thurs. Friday. We had to get up to check to see that if it wasn't a Nate King Cole CD. Amazing .. Had a couple good nights there.
TIP: Pick up the Rotary Club coupon book $20, lots of 2 for 1's for breakfast lunch & dinner, found a lot of our favorit restaurants in there, and you hit smaller places you prob. wouldn't have gone too, we prob saved $150 .
Not that I need to now but I'll try to do a little more detailed trip report soon,
Thanks for everyones Tips and Advise.
Kevin: Loved your report. Sounds like you hit the highlights! I am glad you liked Coral World, as it is one of my favorites. After I went to the very expensive and famous aquarium in New Orleans, I decided we had a gem right here...
Re: your comment "Use caution when getting recommendations from locals , not that there bad , but it seemed they may be getting little kick backs when they reffer, so may not be in your best intrest , or at least when trying to find deals" Yes, you are right. The two groups that are especially bad are bartenders, who often get paid or free stuff from shops, day sails, etc. and the "barkers" downtown who are often paid by several shops to send people in. But you know, it is good advice to always be wary of advice!!! 😉 Hurry back now, y'hear!!!
Great report... glad you had a good time - it does sound like you hit a lot of the points of interest... The Baths are great like you said. Thanks for sharing!!
--Islander
Where would one pick up those rotary club coupon books? Hotel desk/concierge maybe?
Here is the scoop on the Rotary Coupon Books
The 2003 Dining Out Booklet is a joint effort of the Rotary East Club of St. Thomas and Rotary St. John. It's being done to benefit their respective scholarship programs.
Most of the coupons are buy on, get one free.
Here is the breakdown:
St. John Lunches:
Woody's Seafood Saloon
Starfish Market Deli
China Shack
Richard's Grill
St. John Dinners:
La Tapa
St. Thomas Lunches:
Bonnie's By The Sea
Hook, Line, and Sinker
Blue Moon Café
Grateful Deli
Burrito Bay Deli
Bottoms Up
JKays in Tillet Gardens
Coconuts Bar & Grill
Iggie's
Delly Deck
St. Thomas Dinners:
Bonnie's By The Sea
The Tuscany Grill
Bottoms Up
Dotties Front Porch
XO
The Bolongo Beach House
Iggies
Frigate East
Robert's American Grill
Delly Deck
Deano's Bar & Grill
Mafolie
Tavern on the Waterfront
Glenda's Caribbean Spot
The cost is $20.00 plus S & H of $1.50
Since I belong to the St. John Rotary Club, I will say to send a check to me, made out to The Rotary Club of St. John for $21.50 and I will mail you one! Currently in St. John you can get them, while they last, at The Rolling Pin, Pampered Pause Nail Salon, Kaleidoscope Video, Connections, and Appliances Plus. Also any Rotarian from St. John should have them.
In St. Thomas, you can find them at the Color of Joy across the street from The Elysian Hotel or any Rotarian from Rotary East.
Ronnie Lockhart
PO Box 12200
St. Thomas, USVI 00801-2200
Are there any restrictions on use of these coupons? For example, the hours, say before 6 or after 9 for dinner? Or dates - are they off season books, not good during high season, say mid Dec. to end of April?
I'm curious since I'm planning a trip next Easter during high season and wondered if it would be usable at that time.
Thanks for any info!
Bernie
Also what is the expiration date? 12/31/03? Sounds like a great deal even if there are some restrictions.
Expiration date is 12/15/03 and not valid 11/26 to 11/30. There are restrictions on some, no Fridays or no lobster, etc. You can easily get your $20 worth. And yes, they are for "low" season. They come out in May or so...
ronnie, do you still have the coupon books? if so i would love one..thanks so much...please reply to my email
I would like to get a coupon book as I will be visiting St. Thomas on April 25. Would you know where to get one?
Ronnie, are the coupon books out for 2004??
--Islander
Usually out by mId May!
onnie
Hi Ronnie,
Can we still order this book from you for 2004 season? Sounds like an excellent deal!!
We will be there end of June so coming out in May 2004 is great for us!
Thanks for all of the great info you give!!!
Carlene
Hello Ronnie!!
Taking my family to St. John mid-Nov this year. Do you have any coupon books left? I can mail a check right away if you are willing to send one or do you know where we could pick one up when we arrive? Thanks!!!
Bill
