I appreciate all the prompt replies - thank you! Just got a bit nerve wracked there since this apparent "skeeter season" isn't something I've ever experience on STJ before (and benchill, we're staying in Catherinberg where you apparently nearly got carried off today!). Sure, there are mosq...

I just saw on another list that "the skeeters" have now arrived in full force after the recent rains - something that is apparently expected when the first rains come after a relatively long dry spell. I've been to STJ 7-8 times but never in May, always in February or March. As luck would ...

Steve - thank you *so* much for the above post and detail. You've pretty much cemented what I was thinking, but had hoped to confirm from someone who's been there. I do indeed understand we're staying on the "premium" side of the island. When I was young, we'd "rough it" at the C...

Thank you for the responses thus far - they are much appreciated! I'll look forward to receiving a PM from Gromit. :) I also did look at Cinnamon Bay Estate, but it's unfortunately twice the cost of either Anole or La Jolla Caribe, and out of our budget for this time. Ali - Spellbound does indeed lo...

Hi everyone, First post here - great forum and info! I'm a long-time St. John lover and have made the trek about 10 times, first with my parents with growing up, then with friends, etc. several times. Now I'm in the midst of planning my first trip with my fiancee and at least one other couple, possi...