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by Backtotheislands
Fri May 31, 2019 4:08 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: 1 day visit Christmas Day
Replies: 1
Views: 10993

1 day visit Christmas Day

My husband booked a cruise that is actually tendering in to St. John on Christmas Day because he knows how much I love it there. I wanted to get a jeep, but the car rentals all say 3 or 4 day minimum and many are closed on Christmas Day. I also know that is busy season on the island. How hard will i...
by Backtotheislands
Mon May 01, 2017 8:34 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Anyone been to Alaska?
Replies: 4
Views: 12385

Re: Anyone been to Alaska?

Thanks, Phil! I think we have decided to put this off a year and if we have plenty of time we will do a cruise and then Alaska on our own, if not we will just do Alaska on our own by land. Hubby is even saying maybe we will drive from Texas. I traveled the Alcan Highway 4 times as a kid. The last ti...
by Backtotheislands
Thu Apr 27, 2017 12:27 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Anyone been to Alaska?
Replies: 4
Views: 12385

Re: Anyone been to Alaska?

My husband doesn't think St. John is his favorite place, unfortunately, because I know it is mine! Thank you for your reply! Which port was Purple Orca out of?
by Backtotheislands
Wed Apr 26, 2017 4:52 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Anyone been to Alaska?
Replies: 4
Views: 12385

Anyone been to Alaska?

I am 100% a beach and water, warm weather and snorkeling girl. I lived in Alaska as a girl in the 60s and never thought I wanted to go back. Now I am thinking I might want to plan a cruise or a land vacation up there because of the great beauty, nature, and wildlife. I remember the drive from Anchor...
by Backtotheislands
Sun Oct 30, 2016 1:17 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Long Trip Report October 11-20, 2016
Replies: 15
Views: 15252

Re: Long Trip Report October 11-20, 2016

Hey! Loved your trip report and it was great to meet y'all! Thanks for pointing out the spiny lobster! We ended up going to North Haulover 4 times! It was beautiful underwater! We tried the mangroves, but oddly the south side was much choppier than the north and the visibility was really poor that d...
by Backtotheislands
Tue Oct 25, 2016 11:13 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Mahiya
Replies: 2
Views: 3187

Re: Mahiya

Went out with Captain Karl on Friday and it was a great day! He's a really nice guy and I learned a lot of new things about the island and surroundings.
by Backtotheislands
Tue Oct 11, 2016 8:49 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: photo and camera tips
Replies: 5
Views: 4920

Re: photo and camera tips

Yes, it does! I love to make videos of my trip photos so hopefully I will get some good ones! I am getting so excited!!! 5 days out!
by Backtotheislands
Mon Oct 10, 2016 9:20 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Trip Report 9.24 - 10.5
Replies: 14
Views: 13893

Re: Trip Report 9.24 - 10.5

Thanks for the trip report! We stayed at Villa Jumbie several years ago and loved the whole house AC, pool, view, etc. I moved higher up on the mountain to get away from mosquitoes, BUT the pool is cooler. Wish I could buy it! How were the beds?
by Backtotheislands
Mon Oct 10, 2016 9:10 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: photo and camera tips
Replies: 5
Views: 4920

Re: photo and camera tips

Thanks so much for your responses. Yes, Pickle, sometimes I get a really great shot, but more often than not I'm not happy with my pictures! I know cloudy water makes terrible pictures and I have no control over that! TeresaRae, I don't have time to get the filter and learn to use it at this point. ...
by Backtotheislands
Tue Oct 04, 2016 3:01 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: photo and camera tips
Replies: 5
Views: 4920

photo and camera tips

In my older, retired state I find I am becoming obsessed with nature and love taking pictures! My absolute favorite thing to do is take underwater pictures, but I am finding I also love birds, sunsets, vistas, etc. I own an Olympus TG2 which I have had for 3 years. I had Canons before that. I will a...
by Backtotheislands
Wed Jun 01, 2016 6:16 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Finally have a ticker!!
Replies: 2
Views: 2559

Re: Finally have a ticker!!

Ski2play, it certainly is! :D
by Backtotheislands
Thu Mar 17, 2016 3:18 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Experiences with spirit air
Replies: 11
Views: 9410

Experiences with spirit air

I think I am about to pull the trigger on buying tickets. From DFW Spirit is $200 cheaper than the next closest thing. $337 vs. $537 for a flight with 2 stops. I flew Spirit once and hated it. The layover was too long in FLL, however I got to St. Thomas an hour to hour and a half late. Even with bag...
by Backtotheislands
Sun Feb 28, 2016 12:59 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: The Tourist Trap - closing?
Replies: 9
Views: 8159

Re: The Tourist Trap - closing?

I will soon be planning a fall trip back & I hope they will be open! My husband and I really enjoyed it when we stayed up on Calabash. Please do keep us posted!
by Backtotheislands
Sun Feb 28, 2016 12:56 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: safe lotion
Replies: 6
Views: 5508

Re: safe lotion

I have never used it and never needed it, but I have seen it and last year with all the stinging jellies saw where some had used the lotion. I did find this online: http://www.buysafesea.com/safesea_lotion_faq.php. Good luck and let us know if it works for you!