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by awardb
Wed Apr 15, 2015 10:39 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: AA nickel and dime
Replies: 9
Views: 3691

Re: AA nickel and dime

I read an article just a month or two ago that talks about this. Now that the public has swallowed all of the additional charges for bags, WiFi, overhead bins (some airlines) and more, the airlines are going to start milking the last frontier: your seat selection. The article, which I believe was in...
by awardb
Wed Apr 15, 2015 4:23 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Villa Help - sunsets!
Replies: 34
Views: 15553

Re: Villa Help - sunsets!

Big vote for Plumeria, owned by Coconuts owner. New updated interior and exterior. We are staying there this August, and I know the sunset views are killer because we've stayed for years at Cloud 9, directly below Plumeria on Gifft Hill. The sunset views from Gifft Hill are spectacular, I've seen no...
by awardb
Thu Apr 09, 2015 10:07 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Where to buy fresh fish?
Replies: 14
Views: 5017

Re: Where to buy fresh fish?

Another vote for buying fish on Tuesday from Fish Trap. It's probably more expensive, but in our many trips to STJ, we've come to know Aaron, the owner, and he's really picky and he knows his fish. Good stuff there.
by awardb
Tue Apr 07, 2015 1:02 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Spirit Air Nightmare
Replies: 12
Views: 5924

Re: Spirit Air Nightmare

I agree with RickG, except for the order (based on personal experience). As far as Spirit goes, without riling any feathers, I think it's a case of you get what you pay for. I'm not sure I would use Spirit even if they were $200 less, as Rick sez. We now feel the same way about American. We used to ...
by awardb
Tue Mar 10, 2015 11:37 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Need a Jeep Rental-pre trip report-final!
Replies: 30
Views: 13829

Re: Need a Jeep Rental- new question

We have rented from Courtesy in the past, with no problems, and good service. Last couple of years we have used L&L Jeep Rental (www.bookajeep.com) and have also had exemplary service. I think they now own the parking lot next to Fatty Crab, and this is a great place to park at night in Cruz bay.
by awardb
Sun Dec 28, 2014 12:33 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Where is everyone?
Replies: 32
Views: 11467

Re: Where is everyone?

It's been my general observation that folks that fly from the East Coast to STT get really good airfares. From the South, pretty good deals, not as cheap as the EC. The Midwest (we're in Central Ohio), not so good. We got $570 each RT from Columbus Ohio to STT in August, and counted ourselves very l...
by awardb
Fri Dec 26, 2014 8:24 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Where is everyone?
Replies: 32
Views: 11467

Re: Where is everyone?

Alright, another set of lurkers here, too. But we've booked Plumeria for August 7-24th.
Can't wait!
by awardb
Sun Aug 18, 2013 5:53 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: REMINDER: BEACH BAR TOMORROW NIGHT (Sunday, August 11)
Replies: 12
Views: 4649

Re: REMINDER: BEACH BAR TOMORROW NIGHT (Sunday, August 11)

It was a great get together! We started out on the beach, but quickly moved up into the area at the end of the bar where the tables are. It was great to meet ccinhbg and Michigan Mom. Good get-together! Tonight is Silverheels and sister Sandra, myself and Mrs. AwardB at Banana Deck, unless it rains,...
by awardb
Fri Aug 02, 2013 7:44 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: STJ Burger War
Replies: 29
Views: 9914

Re: STJ Burger War

Yes, I know that they seem proud of the fact that they don't have a fryer, but, really, after all these years, no fries?

C'mon!
by awardb
Fri Aug 02, 2013 11:28 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: STJ Burger War
Replies: 29
Views: 9914

Re: STJ Burger War

I know I'm gonna raise the ire of a lot of folks on this board, but the last 2 years I went to Skinny's, the burgers were much smaller and not so amazing. We've been sampling them yearly for at least 7 years. And we're still loyal Skinny customers, we'll hit them again for a burger in August. But th...
by awardb
Fri Aug 02, 2013 10:32 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: We Made THE LIST + Beach Bar VIOL August Gathering
Replies: 40
Views: 8440

Re: We Made THE LIST + Beach Bar VIOL August Gathering

Wow! This thing is growin' like a virus!

Excellent! Sounds like it'll be the largest VIOL gathering at the BB that we've ever been to...

C'mon down!
by awardb
Thu Aug 01, 2013 10:40 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: We Made THE LIST + Beach Bar VIOL August Gathering
Replies: 40
Views: 8440

Re: We Made THE LIST + Beach Bar VIOL August Gathering

Please do! We've certainly been reading YOUR posts for the longest time!

And I *still* haven't seen an Eagle Ray in all my trips to STJ, darn it!
by awardb
Thu Aug 01, 2013 9:37 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Breakfast recommendations
Replies: 14
Views: 3929

Re: Breakfast recommendations

Got it. At this point we're looking for more of true breakfast place.

Mourning the closing of JJ's and Donkey Diner.

Sad.
by awardb
Thu Aug 01, 2013 8:51 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: STJ Burger War
Replies: 29
Views: 9914

Re: STJ Burger War

I know this'll sound crazy, but when we were there last year, we had one of the BEST burgers at the Iguana, where the bank used to be, methinks. My Sig. Other, Sylvia, even had a burger there and loved it, and she rarely eats a burger when we're out.

I'm just sayin........
by awardb
Thu Aug 01, 2013 8:48 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: We Made THE LIST + Beach Bar VIOL August Gathering
Replies: 40
Views: 8440

Re: We Made THE LIST + Beach Bar VIOL August Gathering

Head Count! Both of us, Ward and Sylvia, will be there with bells on!

Cannot wait!