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by jake
Thu Jan 04, 2018 6:55 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: 2018 Roll Call
Replies: 113
Views: 116815

Re: 2018 Roll Call

Jan 24 -Feb 5 Staying on STT, visiting STJ at least twice.
by jake
Mon Sep 04, 2017 6:59 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Irma
Replies: 25
Views: 38020

Re: Irma

Best wishes to all...we'll be watching and hoping for the best for all of you.
Stay as safe as you can.
by jake
Wed Mar 22, 2017 7:32 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: New Ferries
Replies: 5
Views: 6507

Re: New Ferries

Last year one of the captains said both portside engines/drives failed. One was repaired and back in service in January of this year, the other is still sitting. Not sure why it isn't a warranty issue, but...
by jake
Sun Jun 01, 2014 2:34 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. Thomas
Topic: Trying to find a beautiful quiet beach in STT
Replies: 6
Views: 23069

Re: Trying to find a beautiful quiet beach in STT

Smith Bay/Lindquist Beach, just past Pavillions and Pools.
Beautiful, quiet, not crowded.
Small fee, but managed by Magen's Bay Authority.
Limited facilities but worth it; we picnic there.
by jake
Wed Feb 13, 2013 10:06 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Beware of Budget overbooking jeeps in high season.
Replies: 8
Views: 1703

Re: Beware of Budget overbooking jeeps in high season.

I had an opposite issue; I reserved an SUV, Ford Escape. After checking in, I was told "oh, you know that's a 2 door soft top jeep". I said no, I reserved an SUV. Of course they just happened to have one ready, for a $20/day up charge.
Never again.
by jake
Sat Dec 24, 2011 8:02 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Merry Tropical Christmas
Replies: 9
Views: 2784

John:
Thanks for the video!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Hope to see you in February.
by jake
Sat Mar 05, 2011 4:42 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. Thomas
Topic: Yeah!
Replies: 7
Views: 13065

We'll be on island from 5/3-13 for about the 15th time (!)
59 days and counting
Looking forward to STT, STJ, boat trip with Captain John, cold rum, warm sun, soft sand, beautiful views.
by jake
Sat Mar 05, 2011 4:37 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. Thomas
Topic: YOU ARE IN THE ST. THOMAS FORUM
Replies: 7
Views: 66188

Thanks for the new forum; while I loved reading all of the STJ posts, and got great information, we stay on STT and visit STJ. We're probably missing a lot, but that's just us.
I'll probably look at both, but at least now the posts are grouped.
Thanks for your efforts.
by jake
Tue Dec 28, 2010 6:01 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Villas/Suites in St. Thomas
Replies: 6
Views: 1753

Have stayed numerous times at both Secret Harbor and Watergate. Secret Harbor nicer, better beach, closer to ferry, much more expensive, 1 restaurant. Watergate is older, adjacent to Bolongo Bay Resort, 3 restaurants from casual beach style to upscale, rentals direct from owner are best and cheaper....
by jake
Mon Nov 29, 2010 7:10 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Animal Rescue Site Shelter Challenge PLEASE continue to VOTE
Replies: 143
Views: 21493

OK, voted again, will do again tomorrow.
#6 isn't bad, but #5 is better...!
by jake
Sun Oct 03, 2010 5:38 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Non-stop flights out of Philly? Which airlines?
Replies: 8
Views: 2254

Just to add another real experience, we were booked on the PHL-STT flight for next May.
They ALREADY cancelled it, moved us to a 2 stop flight...(!)
We protested, got flights rearranged to 1 stop.
I would not count on the non stop, but having flown it several times it was GREAT!
by jake
Sun Oct 03, 2010 5:33 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: spirit airlines
Replies: 14
Views: 3316

Flew Spirit to STT this year for first and last time. (Washington - FLL-STT) Add on charges equalized price to equivalent airline cost, and parking at Reagan was high. More ominous were numerous flight delays due to mechanical issues; rebooting computer, changing aircraft, arrived STT 2 hours late a...
by jake
Sun Sep 26, 2010 4:56 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: In case you missed it - ACC needs you to vote!
Replies: 6
Views: 1076

Done
by jake
Sun Aug 29, 2010 4:28 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: STT Dive and Snorkle Spots
Replies: 2
Views: 888

Best STT snorkels (in our opinion): Coki Beach (now cleaned up?) Secret Harbour Resort - private but you can use beach/rent chairs Hull Bay (north side, excellent to left facing out) If you can, take your car over to St John on the car ferry. Over there, numerous top notch snorkels; my favorite is W...
by jake
Thu Aug 26, 2010 8:26 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Discount vs. Dependable
Replies: 11
Views: 1821

Having booked with Dependable 4 times, I can tell you for sure...call. Email is not a priority; besides, they are (most times) fun to talk to. We stay on STT, take the car to STJ several times per stay. Never had a problem on STJ, just a dead battery while on STT - very quick vehicle substitution, n...