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by DonnaM
Mon Jan 30, 2017 7:22 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: America Hill Hike, Ruins, & View
Replies: 8
Views: 8375

Re: America Hill Hike, Ruins, & View

We just did this hike a few weeks ago. We continued on to where it ends on Centerline Rd. Turning right, we walked close to half a mile to the VINP sign where you can walk in and see the Catherineberg ruins. Beautiful! Then we walked down John Head Rd. back down to North Shore Rd. There is a monster...
by DonnaM
Sat Mar 19, 2016 6:22 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Tourist Trap - not closing??
Replies: 3
Views: 3489

Re: Tourist Trap - not closing??

We were just there last weekend and asked about the situation. We were told that "it looks good" for them to stay open. Not a lot of details but something to do with the landlord of the property.
by DonnaM
Thu Mar 17, 2016 7:57 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Private taxi from airport to red hook
Replies: 7
Views: 5222

Re: Private taxi from airport to red hook

You don't have to book a private taxi ahead of time. We were scheduled to arrive last Thursday at 5:15 so I didn't want to book ahead if we weren't going to make the 6:00 ferry anyway. We did arrive on time, no checked bags, so we ran to the dispatcher and asked for a private taxi for 5 people. $90 ...
by DonnaM
Thu Mar 17, 2016 7:42 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: 10 more days in paradise, final
Replies: 17
Views: 14215

Re: 10 more days in paradise, final

Thanks for posting! I always enjoy your reports and photos!!
by DonnaM
Thu Mar 17, 2016 7:27 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Experiences with spirit air
Replies: 11
Views: 9410

Re: Experiences with spirit air

I have never flown Spirit because I have read all terrible things about them. I will say that I have noticed that it doesn't seem to pay to book early on other carriers anymore. United flights out of Newark were pricy back in October but got cheaper by January for Spring flights. I would wait.
by DonnaM
Mon Jan 25, 2016 7:04 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Ticker Check for those stuck in Blizzard 2016
Replies: 10
Views: 5810

Re: Ticker Check for those stuck in Blizzard 2016

No ticker but 3 days! We got about 2' of snow and I can't wait to get away from it.
by DonnaM
Thu Jan 21, 2016 6:34 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: car rental suggestions
Replies: 10
Views: 7117

Re: car rental suggestions

We have used Conrad Sutton, Varlack and Penn's with no problems. Varlack once had no car for us because it was still being repaired so they found another rental for us from someone else.
by DonnaM
Sat Oct 03, 2015 12:38 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: be aware of your surroundings
Replies: 13
Views: 10875

Re: be aware of your surroundings

Pam, it sounds like the link you posted is about one of the same incidents as the earlier post.
by DonnaM
Sat Oct 03, 2015 12:36 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: be aware of your surroundings
Replies: 13
Views: 10875

Re: be aware of your surroundings

Connie, most of the downtown area is pretty well lit and populated until midnight or later. These incidents were outside of town. The two main areas are Mongoose Junction and Wharfside Village, where the Beach Bar is. I have been to STJ on girls trips and been out as late as midnight and felt fine. ...
by DonnaM
Wed Sep 30, 2015 7:56 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Aruba/st john
Replies: 10
Views: 7309

Re: Aruba/st john

We rented villas for several trips: Villa Zebra, Three Dolphins, Kamique, Zenaida. We have also stayed at Cuisinart and Shoal Bay Resort ( that doesn't sound right, I have to look that up ).
by DonnaM
Tue Sep 29, 2015 7:03 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Aruba/st john
Replies: 10
Views: 7309

Re: Aruba/st john

You may want to check out Anguilla. Beautiful beaches with calm, crystal clear water. Some beaches have snorkeling from shore. Not as good as STJ but enough to keep you entertained for a while. Great food with lots of restaurants and bars right on the beach. It's our second favorite island after STJ.
by DonnaM
Sun Sep 06, 2015 7:02 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Pic's Pics & Report - August 2015
Replies: 20
Views: 10149

Re: Pic's Pics & Report - August 2015

Great TR and pics! We had 1 checked bag not make it from the EWR non stop in March? What the heck??
I saw a baby scrawled cowfish a couple years ago but my husband had the camera. It was so cute! Love your pic!
by DonnaM
Tue Aug 25, 2015 8:17 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: 18 more days in paradise, part two
Replies: 16
Views: 10492

Re: 18 more days in paradise, part two

Thanks for posting! I always enjoy your trip reports and pictures!
by DonnaM
Mon Jul 27, 2015 7:02 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: shipping costs - container and boat
Replies: 18
Views: 28602

Re: shipping costs - container and boat

We shipped 2 containers in 2012 from Pennsylvania. Crowley was cheaper than Tropical and it was also cheaper to have them go by rail to Florida and ship from there rather than ship from NJ. We packed both ourselves and only had one glass plate break. No boat so I can't help with that.
Good luck!