Let me know, I'll try and let you know what's already in the villa so you don't double up.

Woke up this morning, no alarm, i guess around 8. French toast for breakfast. Last of the coffee. Need to go to Lily's, can't be without coffee. Also need butter for tonight's dinner. Chilled out a bit, read the STJ book to decide where we're going today. Cinnamon Bay looks good. Let's leave after e...

To all that asked, we're staying at Orion's Hill. Absolutely fabulous. I really want to tell everyone its terrible to keep this place a secret, but WOW. Morning sunrises, night-time sunsets. I'd say about 320 degree view around. STT and Coral and Bordeaux Mtns. To bad Sharon and Doug are on vacation...

So, my first trip report. Photos hopefully will follow when i get back. First: Thanks to everyone on the board that offered their advice to help an STJ virgin. This was a 15yr anniversary celebration for the wife and I, albeit a bit early. Kids go back to school in Sep, so we celebrated our Oct anni...

Thanks all for the helpful info. I think as an STJ 'virgin' I'll take the safer option of a 4WD. Get some first hand experience driving the island.


JMQ - Just curious : what were you driving when you made it up that hill and others didn't?

Looking for a bit of advice on the actual need for a 4WD on STJ. Seems like I'm reading most of the roads are paved. Are there any places that are completely inaccessible without a 4wd? My sense from reading lots of posts and trip summaries is that while a 4wd is much more useful on STJ that the str...

Thanks for the advice G'mom. We are in fact planning on going with the flow for our stay, haven't had a vacation without the kids for years :P. We'll definately try a few of those beaches. Coffee! Good point... Can't forget that otherwise it might get ugly I've got Orion booked now for August, but I...

Thanks for the reply Capt! (and Greyhound for pushin' him:) ) And great job on your trip review btw. Day 2 looked like a really great time :) So now some more serious questions:) This is our first trip to STJ and our first island villa rental. We've been to all-inclusives all over the carib, but we ...

I'm considering renting Orion's (in August) but I'm not sure. I've heard the views are to die for but I've also heard the pool is pretty cold, and there appears to be a neighboring home that's close enough to be in your lap while at the pool. I'm happy with all the photos I've seen of the building (...