I'll be staying at Blue Palm in two weeks, so I really appreciate the photos. If there's anything about the villa that you think I should know, please give me a head's up. Thanks!

Yikes. Flip flops and scorpions are probably a bad mix...

What airline did you use for the direct flight from Boston? I've always had a connection in San Juan.

Sounds like a wonderful time.

How about some Harry Belafonte? It doesn't get much better than "Jamaica Farewell."

If you decide to try a place outside of Boston, you may want to consider Castaway's in Bridgewater. It has kind of a Shipwreck Landing feel about it. There's an open air, roof covered dining area, which leads to an outdoor area with sand, tropical plantings, and picnic tables. It's not fine dining, ...

I stayed at Astral Cottage in July a few years back. I absolutely loved the villa - great location, beautiful views of Coral Bay, and nicely furnished. With that said, it was kinda tough to sleep without AC. In addition to the heat, the mosquitoes were a problem. If only I had realized that the mosq...

I recently heard from the owners of Survivan, Long Distance, and White Wing that they won't be operating on St. John come late June. I'm back to the drawing board on booking a charter. Bread on the Water looks interesting - they sail on a 46' Beneteau. I'm crossing my fingers...

I need to add a non-Buffett song to the list:

"Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass

Cruiserkcs - I'd love to hear more about why you enjoyed Survivan. On my last trip, I had booked a day sail to JVD on Survivan, but the sail was cancelled because of a passing storm. (I drowned my sorrows in Painkillers at Skinny Legs.) I'm considering my options for my trip in June and need to deci...