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(@sherban)
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Hello St Thomas Enthusiasts. I've been building a St Thomas Google Map in preparation for our April 2010 visit and have made good progress in learning where things are that we may want to visit. I have received several thanks for this because others have appreciated this map too.

I would like to offer/allow other people to collaborate on the map by making additions and/or updates. If you are interested in adding to the map or helping to make it better please send me a message with your email and I will add you as a collaborator.

Here's the St Thomas Google map link:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109931726631417883397.00047f82424c66f82402f&t=h&z=13

 
Posted : March 7, 2010 2:47 pm
(@fl-barrier-islander)
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Sherban, LOVE IT! ok......I cannot figure out how to add more stuff. Like I want to add Gourmet Gallery (in Crown Bay Marina, building adjacent to Tickles) and I want to add Pueblo Grocery Store (which is that rectangular white roof on Sub Base Road where currently it's labled "Nisky Shopping Center") Actually, Nisky Shopping Center should be labled to the left a little - blue "horseshoe" shaped roof on Rte 304. I know this must be a LOT OF WORK to do this! (tu) Can you provide in layman's terms how to add a locationi to this map?

 
Posted : March 7, 2010 3:21 pm
 TomB
(@tomb)
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Great JOB!

I think I have some pictures that may help you. I will post on Photobucket and you can down load if you like them. I will PM you the link when I do it.

I know folks that need this map! They never have found Lattitude 18 😎

 
Posted : March 7, 2010 3:47 pm
(@sherban)
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Send me your email addresses and I will add you as collaborators....thanks!

 
Posted : March 7, 2010 5:00 pm
(@captain-jay)
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Sherban,
In Crown Bay Marina which you already have marked. There is Tickle's Dockside Pub, The Mail Center, AT&T Phone Store, Island Marine Outfitters, Gourmet Gallery, and beauty salon, and a laundry that does drop off or do it yourself service.

Enkai Sushi is located at these cordinates 18.334530, -64.944834

Feel Free to use my FrenchTown Map for places like the Pie Whole the Marina Etc that you haven't added yet. By the way you have the Deli Pin in the right place and I have it wrong.

The outdoor "flea" market or tent city is located here 18.340689, -64.930369

The Green House is located here 18.340689, -64.930369

The Big Kahuana is located here 18.340595, -64.932836

Glady's is actually here 18.340898, -64.932914

Amalia Cafe here 18.340516,-64.933078

The Marine Terminal for the St Croix and BVI ferry's as well as the Seaplanes 18.338670, -64.938887

Grand Cru in Yacht Haven Grande 18.335946, -64.920208

Hubbly Bubbly Hooka Lounge in Yacht Haven Grande 18.335416, -64.919710

MoJo's 18.335416, -64.919710

The Tram to Paradise Point 18.335416, -64.919710

Beni Iguana's Sushi 18.333728, -64.920096

Pueblo Havensight location 18.335533, -64.917338

The Fruit Bowl 18.338120, -64.914570

The North Drop Bistro 18.365749,-64.949587

Sib's 18.351914, -64.933405

Home Depot 18.337906, -64.900188

Kopekeli Cafe and the Movie Theater 18.336317,-64.902828

Price Smart 18.332121, -64.892206

Office Max 18.336480, -64.890232

East End Cafe 18.324997,-64.852697

Mencia's Parking very safe shuttle to ferry $10 a day 18.327269, -64.851233

Saphire Beach Condo's 18.334464, -64.849763 The Red Roofs

Saphire Marina 18.333242, -64.849162 Lot's of Day Trip Options from here.

Saphire Village Condos 18.332244,-64.849505 Green Roofs

Whyndam Sugar Bay 18.343858, -64.862391

Point Pleasant Resort 18.344811,-64.866446 Multiple buildings along this ridge and waterfront.

The Toad and the Tart 18.343115, -64.868705

This should give you a few to add.
Jay

 
Posted : March 8, 2010 7:07 am
(@sherban)
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Jay and All- Thanks for the ideas and inputs/comments.

Here's how collaboration works on Google Maps-

You give me your email address and I can add you as a collaborator for the map, you will get an email inviting you to collaborate

Then, I think you need to set up a Google Maps account...easy...no charges or credit card required or anything

Then YOU can add whatever you want...new places, weblinks, photos, etc. You can also edit what I already did, move the pin, rename it etc...

It is truly collaboration where everyone pitches in however they want to...

Example- I will add some of Jays suggestions but not all because I do not want them all...but if he or someone else wants to add then they can!

It is very cool and I have added three collaborators from this forum already.

Cheers

 
Posted : March 8, 2010 7:07 pm
(@sherban)
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Jay the coordinates you gave for greenhouse are actually tent city!

 
Posted : March 8, 2010 7:16 pm
(@johnnyslimane)
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Try wikimapia.org for finding some additional locations. I've added a few places on there.

 
Posted : March 9, 2010 11:45 am
(@sherban)
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I added the three Sapphire resorts, I know they are popular, and a few other idean and locations...

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109931726631417883397.00047f82424c66f82402f&ll=18.34475,-64.908342&spn=0.061916,0.13175&t=h&z=14

 
Posted : March 9, 2010 9:52 pm
(@sherban)
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Jay and all- I am having trouble figuring out the Frenchtown locations because the pins/names are on top of each other.

Can anyone help and/or add them?

Epernay, Bella Blu, etc...

 
Posted : March 14, 2010 4:50 pm
(@lydiah)
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The Greenhouse is not correct! It should be moved to the right. The white roof building next to Palm Passage.

 
Posted : March 14, 2010 7:00 pm
(@sherban)
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lydiaH wrote:
The Greenhouse is not correct! It should be moved to the right. The white roof building next to Palm Passage.

Ok, I moved it...thanks for your help!

 
Posted : March 14, 2010 8:28 pm
(@sherri)
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I am impressed! Great job!

 
Posted : March 15, 2010 4:51 pm

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