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by Beachboy
Tue Jul 11, 2017 9:46 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. Thomas
Topic: Direct access on the beach
Replies: 2
Views: 26829

Re: Direct access on the beach

Either the first or second floor units would work for you at Sapphire Beach Resort and Marina. The swimming beach is in front of the A,B,or C building. You can walk right out the door and be on the beach if you are in a ground floor unit. You are also in walking distance to the Marina if you want to...
by Beachboy
Sat Feb 20, 2016 1:10 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: VRBO has initiated their new service fee
Replies: 11
Views: 9777

Re: VRBO has initiated their new service fee

I am not sure why, but my bookings are down versus last year. The tax increase and VRBO fee are probably part of the reason but I suspect there are other things as well.

How are bookings going for other propety owners this year versus last?
by Beachboy
Tue Dec 15, 2015 2:07 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: provisioning on STT
Replies: 9
Views: 7315

Re: provisioning on STT

The produce at CUL is single servings, so you can pick out two onions, 4 potatoes, 2 limes etc, where as you need to buy a bag at Plaza Extra for many items. I think CUL could save you some money but it is a big store with long lines at check out. I think it makes sense to hit CUL if you live there ...
by Beachboy
Mon Dec 14, 2015 10:52 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: provisioning on STT
Replies: 9
Views: 7315

Re: provisioning on STT

I find that fruit ripens much faster in the islands than what I am used to so don't overstock in the beginning.
by Beachboy
Tue Oct 27, 2015 1:24 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: New 12.5% Hotel Tax on Existing Reservations
Replies: 36
Views: 21087

Re: New 12.5% Hotel Tax on Existing Reservations

ncsusan
The hotel tax is 12.5% bur some places also have an energy charge. It should be disclosed in your contract but ask why anyway.

To put this in perspective if a week rental is $5000 then the additional tax is $125. If you can afford to fly and stay then $125 shouldn't be a deal breaker.
by Beachboy
Tue Oct 20, 2015 2:46 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Rewards points for airfare
Replies: 1
Views: 1733

Re: Rewards points for airfare

There are so many different reward programs and banks may vary from one to the other, but I have used Visa reward points on many trips. You can choose your seat and record your frequent flyer number. The only problem I have had is that once or twice the information on seat and FF number did not go t...
by Beachboy
Thu Jul 16, 2015 1:33 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Last Day - Magen's Bay or STJ?
Replies: 8
Views: 4018

Re: Last Day - Magen's Bay or STJ?

If you have a 5ish flight you would be driving into town during the rush hour and the traffic can be brutal. I would go to Emerald Beach (aka Lindberg Beach) and enjoy a very nice beach with a bar and restaurant and be 5 minutes away from the airport. Keep in mind they advise being at the airport 2 ...
by Beachboy
Thu Jul 16, 2015 1:24 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. Thomas
Topic: Need 3-Month Furnished Rental
Replies: 1
Views: 26803

Re: Need 3-Month Furnished Rental

Check to see if utilities are included in the rentals you are looking at. Water and electricity are very expensive. Last month my electric bill was over $600 for the month. If you can get a vacation rental for $1300/month including utilities take it. December is peak season and vacation rentals go t...
by Beachboy
Fri Dec 26, 2014 3:32 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. Thomas
Topic: new places to eat
Replies: 6
Views: 37469

Re: new places to eat

It would help to know the last time you were in STT There have been several changes in the last year and even more in the last two or three years. In Red Hook Molly Malones is now run by the people from Fish Tails. The Cellar went out of business and a new place called Melt is there. They specialize...
by Beachboy
Sat Dec 20, 2014 10:41 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Stereos on the beaches/ littering-
Replies: 30
Views: 20191

Re: Stereos on the beaches/ littering-

This was posted on a different forum some time ago. It might help the clueless if it was posted on the entrance to the beach BEACH RULES 1. Do not touch, stand on, remove, walk on, or in any way damage the coral. It may look like a rock, but it is a living organism that tourist regularly kill and da...
by Beachboy
Tue Sep 02, 2014 9:42 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: BVI boat excursion: Bad Kitty vs. New Horizons II
Replies: 4
Views: 4928

Re: BVI boat excursion: Bad Kitty vs. New Horizons II

With 5 people the cost of a private charter will be close to the cost of the larger group boats. With a private charter you can determine where you go and what you do. The Baths trip will be cheaper on a group boat as you pay for gas with a private charter but if you want to hit several islands in t...
by Beachboy
Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:19 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Floatie Question
Replies: 4
Views: 2920

Re: Floatie Question

I have used gas station air machines to inflate floaties, but I bring a needle that is used with a pump to inflate a football or basketball. You can get them at sporting goods stores. Hold it tight in the air hose or it will go flying.
It is a lot easier to bring a few little needles than a pump. :)
by Beachboy
Mon Aug 11, 2014 10:18 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. Thomas
Topic: Sapphire Beach Resort Opinions Needed
Replies: 5
Views: 20001

Re: Sapphire Beach Resort Opinions Needed

As I recall in 2007 when you were last there, the restaurants were closed. If that is the case then the only major changes are that 3 of the buildings (A, B,and D) had complete exterior refurbishing done. The pool bar and main restaurant will also be refurbished and work was started, and will be don...
by Beachboy
Tue Apr 22, 2014 2:07 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Undercover....
Replies: 20
Views: 7520

Re: Undercover....

Shame on you my fellow NE'ers. If you have been taking those VI towels to Cape Ann and Block Island they will be freezing. Wrap them in an electric blanket until you can properly rescue them to the VI.
by Beachboy
Sat Dec 14, 2013 8:32 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: What to do when you miss the ferry...
Replies: 11
Views: 7798

Re: What to do when you miss the ferry...

Just to update a bit. Bigbambooze is now a Senior Frog, and Island Times does not open until 4PM. There are several other restaurants but for a short stay the only other one i would recommend is Molly Malones.