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by philbetm
Sun Aug 31, 2008 4:25 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: VILLA SOUTHERN CROSS
Replies: 0
Views: 1133

VILLA SOUTHERN CROSS

:? Can anyone tell me where to look for a review on
Southern Cross ? Have looked under STJ villa
reviews, can't find anything!

OMG, have you ever looked at GOLDEN DRAGON , to
die for...but price WHEW ! :roll:


SHERRY :)
by philbetm
Sat Aug 30, 2008 12:23 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Do you tip your villa "greeter"?
Replies: 24
Views: 5985

:o Gromit, I was so glad to see this question. It has been something I was never sure about. Xislandgirl, I read your response and now have a better outlook on our next trip. One trip 3 years ago we arrived at airport, called rental co. as instructed over and over by them so our "greeter" ...
by philbetm
Thu Aug 28, 2008 2:42 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Eaglesnest or NOT?
Replies: 6
Views: 1632

:D Thanks Rick, I read your report and looked at pic's. I have actually rented from VIVA 3 times and like them alot! I just wasn't too sure about the villa. However, she ( daughter) has already sent a new LIST of homes :o (not) to consider! This is going to get painful I think.

Sherry from SC
by philbetm
Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:58 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Eaglesnest or NOT?
Replies: 6
Views: 1632

Eaglesnest or NOT?

:) I'm already looking for a villa for next year!
Taking daughter and hubby,her best friend and hubby.
All four are newbies to STJ. Daughter is looking at Eaglesnest thru Viva...I'm not so sure about that one. Can anyone share info on it? :?

Thanks :)
Sherry
by philbetm
Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:08 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Are the airlines the new Tony Soprano of the VI??
Replies: 8
Views: 1948

:wink: BE VERY QUIET ABOUT THOSE "BARF-BAGS" DEHMAN!
THEY WILL START MAKING US BRING THOSE LITTLE ZIP TOP QUART BAGS FOR THAT TOO!! :lol: :cry:


SHERRY FROM SC
by philbetm
Mon Aug 25, 2008 1:09 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Looks like a cold winter coming think STJ !
Replies: 10
Views: 2786

:( We follow natures signs too...not the weather man's :wink: My sweetie and I were talking about this just yesterday. All of our dogwood trees (leaves) are already turning scarlet. This doesn't happen until late sept. to mid-oct. usually! Our squirrels are going crazy as well. I love fall...but wha...
by philbetm
Thu Aug 21, 2008 12:15 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Sailview Villa
Replies: 2
Views: 966

:D Hi Nic...from KC...sorry about the Ky in other post! :oops: Thanks much...looked at it and read reviews. VERY NICE AND GOOD PRICES! Tell me about it when you get back, OK!

Sherry in SC :)
by philbetm
Wed Aug 20, 2008 11:55 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: St. Lucia - Has anybody been??
Replies: 13
Views: 9626

:) Six of us went there in early April. We all came home agreeing we would stick with our sweet STJ! I had always dreamed of this trip to see the Pitons and drive in volcano. Pitons great...all I can say! :( Our snorkleing...not so good...Oh we wanted to be on STJ!! White sand beaches,wonderful bree...
by philbetm
Wed Aug 20, 2008 11:35 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Sailview Villa
Replies: 2
Views: 966

Sailview Villa

:) I read Nic in ky questions about a villa called Sailview...could someone tell me what rental co. lists this villa? Would like to take a look at it.

Thanks...Sherry in SC :?:
by philbetm
Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:53 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Charleston, SC -- TR for short trip
Replies: 13
Views: 8912

:o :D We too were in Charleston during the time you were! It is also one of our favorite places. Sullivan's Island is our favorite beach. It looks like you were very near us in the photo showing the lighthouse. Did you see the wonderful shallow tide pools that everyone was playing in ( including my ...
by philbetm
Fri Aug 08, 2008 12:40 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: So many of the people on this forum seem obsessed with booze
Replies: 225
Views: 111157

:o Gosh...I'm a former lurker too...and a pretty new poster. But, has she never looked at the beautiful photo's you guys put on or the great info. on hiking trails, restaurants and villa's? Maybe she's not reading the same things I have! We have been to STJ a bunch but I still have learned a lot of ...
by philbetm
Thu Jul 31, 2008 2:19 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Black Eye, Prescription Snorkle Mask, Beach Bars and Jeeps
Replies: 30
Views: 9615

:) Sorry Ben...but when I got to the picture I almost fell out of my chair laughing :lol: . But,all laughs aside...My spouse and I both wear glasses and can understand. I lost mine one time at the bottom of the Nantahala while rafting...not a good thing. We always carry a spare now. He now wears con...
by philbetm
Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:51 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: DELETED
Replies: 48
Views: 18791

Hi There Jorge! :)

I'm new to the forum ! Was reading and saw where
Augie referenced a "cow pasture near Blacksburg",
if you don't mind me asking, what state is he referring too?

Thanks much
Sherry from S.C. :arrow: :)
by philbetm
Fri Jul 25, 2008 1:47 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Sept Villa's / Restaurants Closed?
Replies: 8
Views: 2236

Sept Villa's / Restaurants Closed?

Hi there! :D I know you haven't a clue who I am. I have been reading the forum for a long time but was too scared to post anything. :oops: I do have a question for members that have been on island in Sept. I know that a lot of villas are closed but was told by a rental agent that just about all rest...
by philbetm
Mon Jul 14, 2008 8:41 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Villa Help
Replies: 11
Views: 3000

:D We stayed 10 days last year at Sea Dream. Beautiful landscaping, nice size pool very private. Nice kitchen ,kind of small livingroom. Both bedrooms two twins together for king. Lower bdr. small and musty ( noisy from equipment outside wall) but, heard it has been remodeled since then ! Maybe OK n...