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by rpurkey
Mon Mar 06, 2017 10:40 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Making the 3pm RedHook Ferry....
Replies: 5
Views: 6409

Making the 3pm RedHook Ferry....

We land on STT in 7 days (but who's counting?) at roughly 2pm. I am taking the whole family (wife and 3 teenagers) for the first time. I had kind of resigned myself to the fact that I had no chance of making the 3pm ferry. However, this weekend I think I have them all convinced to pack light and all...
by rpurkey
Wed Feb 08, 2017 3:16 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Car Barge Schedules
Replies: 5
Views: 5984

Re: Car Barge Schedules

We have used St. John Car Rental in the past and had no troubles. Will be down there again in March and have booked them again. For me, it is not worth the mental anxiety that this whole car barge schedule brings on. I agree that in a perfect world you load your bags one time at the airport and then...
by rpurkey
Tue Oct 25, 2016 10:50 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Cruz Bay Villa help
Replies: 9
Views: 8857

Re: Cruz Bay Villa help

We had many of the same items on our wish list and chose TROPICAL PANORAMA.

It has great reviews and is very close to town. Large pool, etc.

Won't be their until March so I can't be 100% but we are excited about our choice.

http://www.tropicalpanorama.com/about/
by rpurkey
Fri Sep 09, 2016 3:41 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. Thomas
Topic: Air fare higher in the Summer?
Replies: 4
Views: 29888

Re: Air fare higher in the Summer?

I would also check on a regular basis. I have been looking at airfares the last week or so for our upcoming trip in March 2017. On Delta a week ago they were $1,000-$1,100. Last night they were $1,450!!! Today they are back down to $1,180. Crazy!
by rpurkey
Fri Sep 09, 2016 10:29 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Car rental necessary? Staying in Cruz Bay..
Replies: 11
Views: 10066

Re: Car rental necessary? Staying in Cruz Bay..

Which villa are you renting? Some of us might be familiar with its location and able to judge whether walking into town is reasonable or not. I consider having a Jeep a necessity on STJ. You just can't get to so many places without your own transportation. I don't think parking is a nightmare (tric...
by rpurkey
Thu Sep 08, 2016 5:25 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Car rental necessary? Staying in Cruz Bay..
Replies: 11
Views: 10066

Car rental necessary? Staying in Cruz Bay..

My 3rd trip to STJ...unfortunately we are taking the 3 teenagers this time :D so it is a bit of a different trip! Staying in a Villa just a 5-10 min walk from Cruz Bay. Wondering if it is better to have a rental car or just plan on walking to town to catch taxi's. Probably go to North Shore beaches ...
by rpurkey
Tue Feb 01, 2011 4:28 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Free WiFi?
Replies: 2
Views: 1169

Free WiFi?

I realize I probably could have done a search for this, but I wanted to check my ticker for the first time in a few days. Anyway, it will unfortunately be necessary for my wife to bring her laptop on our upcoming stay (online grad school). Anyway, our Villa is supposed to have wifi. However, if for ...
by rpurkey
Thu Jan 27, 2011 12:41 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: ticker check
Replies: 16
Views: 3186

just tried to do a ticker... posting this to see if it works!! our trip is getting VERY close. Your not kidding!!! 15 days is alot closer than 10 months. Have fun and save some sand for the rest of us. Will do. We just booked about a month ago! Kind of a last minute deal. Going with another couple ...
by rpurkey
Thu Jan 27, 2011 12:38 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: beach wedding - morning or sunset??
Replies: 16
Views: 4001

Well, that ought to clear it up for ya. 6 votes for morning and 7 votes for evening!!! :lol:

obviously, adv. and disadv. to both. i would suggest going with your first instinct...
by rpurkey
Thu Jan 27, 2011 11:48 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: ticker check
Replies: 16
Views: 3186

just tried to do a ticker... posting this to see if it works!!

our trip is getting VERY close.
by rpurkey
Wed Jan 19, 2011 4:26 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Beer types/price on STJ
Replies: 7
Views: 6226

Steve S wrote:Ah, Beer.



Remember not to bring bottles on the beach. not only is it uncool, it's illegal.
ok...that brings up another question. do they sell cans?
by rpurkey
Wed Jan 19, 2011 3:50 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Beer types/price on STJ
Replies: 7
Views: 6226

Beer types/price on STJ

Anxiously awaiting my first 'real' trip to STJ in Feb.

Question about the types and cost of the beer...

How limited is the selection and in general what are the prices per 6/pack, case or whatever.

Thanks in advance....