We have debated back and forth about freezing meat and chicken to take with us thinking it was the costs that everyone was trying to keep in check. We have decided to just allow for the extra costs and get everything on the island. I'm wondering if anyone can speak to the freshness of the chicken an...

Thanks for the trip report. We too are heading down one week from today for our first trip to STJ. Loved your 'If I had to do it again' section. We have been debating back and forth on whether or not to take some food down with us to save some money, but as my husband said, 'It's vacation......I don...

It will be our first time to STJ as well and we too are celebrating our 25th. The anticipation is amazing! My hubby and I have been putting in a lot of hours so we are looking forward to the down time on this beautiful island. We have one sixteen year old son and although we're typically attached to...

You are all too funny! I pictured some fun with this topic, and you all delivered. We never thought we'd see anyone famous decked out...more like in flip flops and floral shirt...kicked back and having many adult cocktails at a beach bar. Would be cool if it happens......if not-we're still having fun.

We typically use credit cards for everything. I have a feeling the island vibe is 'cash'. Should we pack the green? Thanx!

I've heard that Morgan Freeman is a regular on STJ. Any other famous people we should be watching for?

We plan on taking a ferry to STT one day to shop/dine. Any recommendations for dinner? Thanx!

Yes it does. I'll look into the ferry idea you proposed. Thanks so much.

Morning! I was thinking the same thing on the two days the ships are coming in......villa day! The day of our anniversary there are two ships with nearly 10,000 people. Was hoping they would be gone before dinner so we could make a dinner reservation at Zozo's. I think I can still pull that one off.

St John in May will be our first trip to the islands. In looking at things to do....would a trip over to St Croix be something you would all recommend? We will only be there Sunday to Sunday, so if that is something way down the list of things to do, then perhaps we will plan that for....hopefully, ...

From an earlier post, I pulled the crusie line schedule for the week we will be there. When the ships come in, what beaches should we avoid? What other places should we avoid? What time frames are we talking about.......do they usually stay in port thru the dinner/evening hours also? Thanks everyone!

We are staying at Flanders (VRBO 169544) this May. If you're interested in a review, I can give you one upon our return. M

We are staying at Flanders in May. Can anyone tell me any pros or cons of this villa? How are the roads to get there? Will we be able to see sunsets? Thanks.

We are coming down in May. As is custom today.......the best way to keep in touch with our son in thru texting. We use AT&T. Has anyone experienced any problems texting to and from USVI? Are there any extra charges?

Thanks EastEnder. Our flight gets in at 3pm and we are not planning on checking any bags. That said, perhaps we should just grocery shop on STJ. Best grocery there? Would like to get to Villa before dark. What time is the sun going down in May? What options on ferry crossing points do we have alread...