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by mindehankins
Sat Dec 30, 2023 10:59 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Staycation in Pictures - Mission San Juan Capistrano
Replies: 11
Views: 8652

Beautiful, Margo! Thanks so much for posting. I agree that it's great to see some COLOR. We're still all grays and browns here.
by mindehankins
Sun Jul 16, 2023 6:40 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Recipes for Chicagoans
Replies: 17
Views: 24545

Here's a link to a Chicken and Wild Rice soup that I make often: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Creamy-Chicken-and-Wild-Rice-Soup/Detail.aspx I'm giving the link so you can modify how many servings you want to make. (I add sauteed, minced carrot, celery and onion, a couple tablespoons of white wine, a...
by mindehankins
Sat Feb 12, 2022 8:35 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. Thomas
Topic: St. Thomas beach
Replies: 11
Views: 15755

Re: St. Thomas beach

ANTHONY - so I hit "reply," then typed my reply and hit submit, and THEN it asks me to log in - I am already logged in. Some bug here, if we have to post each reply twice....
by mindehankins
Sat Feb 12, 2022 8:33 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. Thomas
Topic: St. Thomas beach
Replies: 11
Views: 15755

Re: St. Thomas beach

Thanks, Exit Zero! Will make this a stop in April!
by mindehankins
Sat Feb 12, 2022 8:27 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Cruz Bay Dining map - is LIVE!!
Replies: 49
Views: 179135

Re: Cruz Bay Dining map - is LIVE!!

Why not ask for recent feedback from visitors? That might give you a starting point. The newer place that we visited last May and loved was Island Breeze. The chef is from Caneel and cooks some fabulous local food. We had a huge absolutely scrumptious meal here, and this would be my new STJ favorite!
by mindehankins
Sat Feb 12, 2022 8:22 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. Thomas
Topic: St. Thomas beach
Replies: 11
Views: 15755

Re: St. Thomas beach

Looks from aerial view that there is a good rock field there to right, and then a reef just beyond! Can a car make it to this beach? We haven't been to this one yet. We're coming down in April and looking for new "adventures!"
by mindehankins
Thu Jan 19, 2017 1:55 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Cinnamon Bay Kayak questions
Replies: 10
Views: 9932

Re: Cinnamon Bay Kayak questions

Here's a copy and paste with some times listed, from an old post: I'm excited to be able to answer a "regular's" question! We did the trip last visit, in late October. $45 for 1/2 day tandem kayak rental. The watersports office opens at 10am. You need a credit card for deposit. We didn't h...
by mindehankins
Thu Jan 19, 2017 1:51 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Cinnamon Bay Kayak questions
Replies: 10
Views: 9932

Re: Cinnamon Bay Kayak questions

Well, it's likely that we putzed around.... I'd say 20 minutes or so? Both times we did it from Maho, we rented for 1/2 day and were able to paddle over, snorkel at Whistling Cay, paddle to Mary's Point and snorkel, eat lunch, and then paddle back, in the allotted time. I'm guessing we had the kayak...
by mindehankins
Thu Jan 19, 2017 8:37 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Packing List
Replies: 11
Views: 10857

Re: Packing List

Chargers for your electronics are REALLY expensive at airports. I learned the hard way. I also always bring an extension cord.
by mindehankins
Thu Jan 19, 2017 8:32 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Cinnamon Bay Kayak questions
Replies: 10
Views: 9932

Re: Cinnamon Bay Kayak questions

We rented kayaks a Maho a couple of times, and went out to Whistling Cay. I'm sorry I can't help you with Cinnamon rental specific information, but I can tell you that the Maho people directed us to paddle to what would be the right side of Francis Bay, and then head toward Whistling Cay (rather tha...
by mindehankins
Thu Dec 29, 2016 7:24 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Coral Bay/East End Eats
Replies: 9
Views: 9341

Re: Coral Bay/East End Eats

Another vote for Coral Bay Caribbean Oasis! Yummmmy! If you're there on Tuesday, be sure to check their menu for it, and get there early - Chicken fried chicken with honey pecan sauce is my favorite, and often offered on Tuesdays!
by mindehankins
Thu Dec 01, 2016 7:33 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Best options staying 1 night on STT in-bound to STJ?
Replies: 20
Views: 18956

Re: Best options staying 1 night on STT in-bound to STJ?

I like Bunker Hill Hotel on STT, in Charlotte Amalie. I've stayed there twice now. Small place, very quaint, clean and safe. There is a good restaurant on site, for dinner and drinks - Sugarcane Grille. They also serve free hot breakfast. The price is FABULOUS, and the people who run the place are a...
by mindehankins
Thu Dec 01, 2016 7:29 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Alice by the Sea - my review
Replies: 3
Views: 4239

Alice by the Sea - my review

Our group of friends had the pleasure of spending a week at Alice by the Sea, in early November. We cannot say enough wonderful things about this villa - it is so very lovely, comfortable, and stocked with every possible amenity!!! The location of Alice, on the quiet side of the island, in Coral Bay...
by mindehankins
Thu Dec 01, 2016 7:26 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: A few photos while waiting at the airport
Replies: 4
Views: 6027

Re: A few photos while waiting at the airport

Thought Toni's photos post would be a good place to put this! Toni and her hubby, Blaine and I, and my good friend/part time roommate were all on this great trip: Apparently, I still haven't learned to write a short trip report! We had several terrific STJ "firsts," on our recent trip, so ...