Hi Ryn! First off, December is a GREAT time to get away from the Midwest - we are from Chicago and have had an opportunity to go in the winter... it was WONDERFUL! Have fun!! If it turns out to be just the two couples, you should definitely check out Perelandra. There are two bedrooms that are equal...

What a fun topic! I love reading about everyone's favorite spots to stay! Pretty much the entire island of St John is paradise, so a fantastic villa on the island is just like sweet icing on a cake!! I checked with my hubby and our top two would be Morningside (for larger groups) and Perelandra (for...

Although this post appears unnecessary, since so many others have written in to say good things, I just thought that I'd respond as well. We love the many restaurants on St John and The Balcony is definitely a favorite of ours. We have always loved the location and have visited it, as it existed und...

I think this is a great idea! We tend to bring a lot of dry goods and then stock up at Starfish on the first day for our perishables and treats. :-) We have a rule on our vacation... as long as there is beer in the fridge, there is ice cream in the freezer! I'm the ice cream addict, and my husband e...

What a fun report - loved it! Thanks for sharing! Only on St. John...

Hi! Its been awhile since we went there, but we rented a home right on the ocean and found it to be a quaint community! We enjoyed the direct access to the beach and the close proximity to Charleston, which was perfect for a little history break. Dolphins swam pretty close to shore and while the wat...

After simply reading this forum for months, it took this particular post to coax me into joining the forum so that I could reply! *so, this is my first post - be gentle! Perelandra has my vote for the best view - no question! While we have also enjoyed the views from MorningSide, my husband and I p...

After simply reading this forum for months, it took this particular post to coax me into joining the forum so that I could reply! *so, this is my first post - be gentle! Perelandra has my vote for the best view - no question! While we have also enjoyed the views from MorningSide, my husband and I pr...