Banana Deck it is!!! This is why I love this forum!!! Everyone has such great opinions. Hope to see some of you at the Beach Bar. We are there July 26- Aug 2.

Shelli0001, we are staying in the Bay Vista section of the Westin. Hope to cross paths with you as well.

Yes, we have a jeep for the week. Beach Bar sounds like something to start the vacation going. Maybe we'll stop by for a drink and then hit Cafe Roma for dinner. Thanks everyone!!!

Well our long awaited trip to St. John is only 7 days away. I have read all the advice and trip reports and feel really prepared. This forum is the best!!!! I do have one question and would really appreciate input. We are arriving in St. Thomas on Sunday July 26 at 10:56 am (hopefully no delays) and...

I know the subject of passports has been discussed and I know that as US citizens my husband and I just have to show our driver's license and birth certificates. My question is what about our kids, they only have birth certificates? Does anyone know what the policy for kids is? Thanks so much.

Thanks everyone for all your suggestions. My family and I have decided to go with Long Distance for the sail. We dont want to have to deal with customs and all that stuff. Long Distance seems to be just what we need. Thanks again. I have gotten so much advice from this forum. Will be in St. John in ...

Great to hear that news!!!! I'm a lurker too!!!

Not sure what is best for my family. Need advice on this matter. My boys are 11 and 14 but we have never snorkeled. We are going to St. John in July. I personally would just love to sail around the island and take in the beauty, but some kind of activity for the kids would be great. On a side note t...

After reading lots of post I think it would be a great idea to go out on a boat with my family. Can I get suggestions on which boat trips are good for a family. We are interested in snorkeling and seeing some beautiful scenery. I personally like the trips that include rum punches. Hope that narrows ...

Does anyone know if the Westin will accept a package (scuba gear, suntan lotion and boxes of snacks my kids must have)? Has anyone ever done this and what address do I use? Our AA flight out of New York is now rescheduled for 7am instead of 8am and I am worried about checking bags. Seems easier to j...

Thanks California Girl, Courtesy was one of the agencies we were considering.

Hello, everyone!! I know this questions has been asked alot but I need to rent a car and want to know which car agency to rent from. We are a family of 4 and will be staying at the Westin from July 26- Aug 2. Cost is important and would like to rent from the most reasonable but not at the expense of...

Just got home from spinning class and was glad to see all of your tips. Cant wait until July!! Thanks everyone!! Not that it matters but we are Met fans not Yankee fans.

Thanks to all for the info. Plan on renting a jeep to see the island. Any other suggestions on what would make this trip great would be greatly appreciated.

Forgot to mention that we will be in St. John Jul 26-Aug. 2. How's the weather around that time? We are staying at the Westin in a timeshare villa. Have read alot about other beaches but does anyone ever hang out at the Westin and enjoy what it has to offer?

This is my first trip to St. John. Have been reading alot from the forum. I have so many questions. Where is the best beach for my family to snorkel?(boys 11 and 14 and myself have never snorkeled). My husband snorkeled in St.John back in 1982. I am so excited about this trip!!!!