Our group stayed at Southern Cross last week. For anyone interested in staying there in the future and wondering whether you can get a taxi to/from the villa to Cruz Bay, the beaches, etc., the answer is YES! Even though we rented a large jeep to accomodate our party, it was nice to taxi in/out of t...

All four bedrooms @ Southern Cross are not of equal size but each one is roomy enough for 2 people to share. The true master suite upstairs overlooks Chocolate Hole while the second upstairs suite overlooks the Caribbean and pool. The master is the roomiest with the second upstairs suite being a clo...

Southern Cross is a well-maintained villa with four master suites with great space and beautiful views over Chocolate Hole. :D It is only minutes from Cruz Bay so that's an attractive feature. The stalled Pond Bay construction project is visible out to the left but do not consider it a deterrent to ...

[quote="Saltydog"]Caribbean Travel and Life [April 2009] PAINKILLER 4 ounces unsweetened pineapple juice 1 ounce orange juice 1 ounce Coco Lopez coconut cream 2 1/2 ounces Pusser's rum or dark Jamaican rum Powdered cinnamon Ground nutmeg Shake juices, Coco Lopez and rum with plenty of crus...

I haven't tuned into the nightly news lately so this question may have been covered but I haven't seen it.... why does it seem like we are having so many earthquakes lately?

Are there the same amount as there have always been and we are are just more aware of them because of news 24 hours a day?

Hip-hip-hooray for Jessica Watson and Aussies everywhere. That is a remarkable feat for someone so young.

Gromit, in addition to your wondeful sense of humor as seen in your earlier postings, you're also a very thoughtful person for taking the time to post this pack list for the ladies . Thanks!!

Liamsaunt, please tell those of us that are new to this forum that you are a world class chef at a famous restaurant. Otherwise, I am amazed :shock: at the works-of-art that you prepare! Something tells me that every course you make is as delicious as it appears in your photos. Hope STJ gave you bot...

IslandElle, please give us all a shout out to let us know you're okay and that one of the recommendations gave you some relief from your no-see-ums bites! :cry: I think Tracy hit the nail on the head in asking you to weigh in on what worked best for you in easing your discomfort. We all can learn fr...

IslandElle, really sorry to hear of your multiple insect bites. I know many others have posted great information from various sources already. The following info is from the University of Maryland Medical Center's web site (scroll down for their thoughts on medical, dietary supplements, herbs and ho...

Right you are, Texas...totally missed the wink! I'm not from NJ, but like many of you have been a fan of Bruce's since '74.
Bert, congrats on your being the guest host on Margaritaville Radio - how cool is that!

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I believe she was referring to The Boss a.k.a. Bruce Springsteen

Tinkerbelldee on another forum mentioned a product called Purex 3 in 1. It is a lightweight laundry sheet that has the laundry detergent, fabric softener, and anti-static all built in. I bought some the other day. If the product works well, I plan to throw a few sheets in a zip lock and bring it to ...

Am grateful for all the good advice and comments. While you'll always need to grocery shop on St. John, it's nice to be able to prepare ahead and maybe bring things that you'll know you'll need but prefer not to buy. Smaller grocery store list = less time in the market and more time in the land of f...

Thanks for mentioning paper plates and napkins. Might be nice to also throw in some plastic cutlery for picnics on the beach.

This brings me to another question....is there a paper/bottle recycling program on STJ? Hope so!