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by Bigcheeze
Thu Feb 05, 2015 11:45 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Travel tips for bringing a 15-month old to STJ
Replies: 33
Views: 11845

Re: Travel tips for bringing a 15-month old to STJ

Since owning the babysitting biz, I have seen so many scenarios with baby gear etc. Island Baby is superb and Julie, the owner, accommodates everything from pack and plays to high chairs ( highly recommended) to toy and book sets. and if something isn't working right , you just give her a call and ...
by Bigcheeze
Thu Feb 05, 2015 11:40 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: New Ticker
Replies: 8
Views: 3726

Re: New Ticker

Tick tick tock...
by Bigcheeze
Thu Feb 05, 2015 11:38 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Thirsty Thursdays
Replies: 4
Views: 2765

Thirsty Thursdays

If you find yourself posting on a Thursday...when it's 9 below zero and 12 inches of snow...and you have had a few Dark and Diets...are you committed? or just a casual poster?...and your ticker indicates that you have now have less time to loose those 10 pounds(and you don't care) then to start tann...
by Bigcheeze
Thu Feb 05, 2015 11:31 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: VIOL = my antidote for these crazy piles of snow. You too?
Replies: 19
Views: 8023

Re: VIOL = my antidote for these crazy piles of snow. You to

Actually 'Local' status is after your 6th visit. Rick is the mouthpiece for the Chamber of Commerce....lol I heard Boo was concerned about their biz with Rick being on the hook all the time now...LOL( I'm sure Steve and Les can pick up the slack. :)
by Bigcheeze
Thu Feb 05, 2015 11:20 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Arrival rituals
Replies: 25
Views: 12267

Re: Arrival rituals

Great post Bill Our ritual is usually staying in Detroit the night before...(free parking for 10 days), early flight, after 12 years we have all carry ons(which we Gate check for free) get to STT around 2 and check into Emerald Beach Best Western in time for Happy Hour and the 2-6 FREE drink coupons...
by Bigcheeze
Thu Feb 05, 2015 10:58 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Recommendations for a trip to the Baths
Replies: 13
Views: 6247

Re: Recommendations for a trip to the Baths

We have done the Baths in a few different ways... 1. We rented our own power boat for the day 2. We hired a captain (Captain Ben) 3. Bareboated from Tortola. Of course the time of year and North swells will be a determining factor...I would hire a captain for the day and swim in if the swells allow....
by Bigcheeze
Wed Jan 28, 2015 10:26 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Should I cheat on STJ?
Replies: 22
Views: 9888

Re: Should I cheat on STJ?

and the verdict is in..... Sorry to the STJ Chamber of Commerce...But BVI we soon come. Thanks to the many folks that offered up some options...that's what this forum is about. we will spend 7 nights here and 2 night at the end in STJ someplace in Cruz Bay with our crew of 2 adults and 2 teenagers. ...
by Bigcheeze
Fri Jan 09, 2015 7:12 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Flight Cost Anxiety Woes
Replies: 20
Views: 10793

Re: Flight Cost Anxiety Woes

Ouch...when are your dates buddy? Tuesdays are the lowest day of the week to look at airfare...not the flying part but the booking. We always book air first and villa second.

Dave
by Bigcheeze
Thu Jan 08, 2015 7:46 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Another Ticker Check to keep me going in -15 WCF
Replies: 11
Views: 4766

Re: Another Ticker Check to keep me going in -15 WCF

Wind chill -20 here...

80 and sunny in my mind
by Bigcheeze
Thu Jan 08, 2015 7:43 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Must try restaurants???
Replies: 33
Views: 14752

Re: Must try restaurants???

Barb Y wrote:I have had some very good meals at the Banana Deck and High Tide. Great apps and pizza at Joe's Rum Hut but haven't had dinner there YET. I have had a few awesome breakfasts at Cruz Bay Landing but haven't tried dinner there YET either.
Ditto
by Bigcheeze
Thu Jan 08, 2015 7:00 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: What food do you bring?
Replies: 24
Views: 12849

Re: What food do you bring?

We did it the first couple of times we came to the Rock...we now just bring a Credit card. Less planning...less worry...more go with the flow.
by Bigcheeze
Thu Jan 08, 2015 6:56 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: How best to Enjoy time With Bags 11am-2pm on Departure Day
Replies: 17
Views: 8740

Re: How best to Enjoy time With Bags 11am-2pm on Departure D

Last year we took the 11:15 to CA and the Taxi drivers there will hold your bags and pick you up at a designated place and time while you check out some last minute shops, the straw market and a nice lunch at Glady's( nicely air conditioned) in a building and courtyard that was built in the 1700's. ...
by Bigcheeze
Wed Dec 17, 2014 11:48 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Your best St. John packing tip?
Replies: 38
Views: 14822

Re: Your best St. John packing tip?

Not to be facetious, no matter how you plan or pack...the less you plan/pack in your mind and let go... will no doubt allow you the freedom to bring less clothes, things and ultimately stress. Might be imperfect, but hey, that's why we are all here. That being said... I like my own mask and snorkel ...
by Bigcheeze
Wed Dec 17, 2014 11:26 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Should I cheat on STJ?
Replies: 22
Views: 9888

Re: Should I cheat on STJ?

We are down to #2 and # 3...unless we win the Mega Millions. Down to the following; http://www.vrbo.com/498409 http://www.vrbo.com/300898 and http://www.vrbo.com/357970 ( if we leave the kids and Grandparents at home) Biggest challenge...not being in STJ for at least a night or two. ( even typing th...
by Bigcheeze
Sat Dec 13, 2014 1:08 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: have you ever...
Replies: 16
Views: 15720

have you ever...

Made a post on the Forum just to see what your ticker looked like?

OR would not do something so superficial just to draw attention to your upcoming dates of Nirvana?

Enjoy the journey
Dave