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by visitstj
Wed Sep 25, 2013 5:44 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: One night in STT
Replies: 8
Views: 3153

Re: One night in STT

"the Rock" reference may be due to Kenny Chesney's newest project "Life On A Rock". All the songs have some tie to St. John and/or USVI.
by visitstj
Thu Jul 25, 2013 1:04 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Family Trip to Cinnamon Bay!
Replies: 5
Views: 1959

Re: Family Trip to Cinnamon Bay!

The most accurate cruise ship schedule I've found is located here: http://www.ships.vi/. Knowing the schedule is good: shop on St. Thomas when ships are in; visit Trunk Bay when ships are not in.
by visitstj
Wed Jul 03, 2013 11:58 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Reef Bay Hike
Replies: 10
Views: 2048

Re: Reef Bay Hike

Getting down and back is pretty simple - as other's have noted. My advice is to hike early, so that on the way back it's still cool. Heat + grade was the issue for us.
by visitstj
Fri Feb 15, 2013 12:05 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Photos from Jan trip...
Replies: 18
Views: 3615

Re: Photos from Jan trip...

Very nice! What camera did you use? The images are so clear and full of color. At what depth were you?
by visitstj
Mon Feb 11, 2013 3:19 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Day trip to Jost by ferry with expiring passport
Replies: 5
Views: 1894

Re: Day trip to Jost by ferry with expiring passport

This is enforced, since you will have left the US and will be re-entering. What's enforced is having passports or the correct number of other proper documents. Charter captains usually won't allow persons board without the required documents, since those folks won't be able to return. The only excep...
by visitstj
Tue Jan 29, 2013 12:58 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Purchasing a beach chair on St. John
Replies: 11
Views: 4238

Re: Purchasing a beach chair on St. John

I'm not 100% sure, but you could try K-mart, Cost-U-Less or Pueblo on STT. You might also want to consider checking one of those folding chairs that are stored in a drawstring top bag with a shoulder strap. Lastly, it might be worth a call to the gals at Island Baby on STJ [ http://www.islandbabyvi....
by visitstj
Wed Jan 23, 2013 9:33 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Newbie to St John. 64 days and counting!
Replies: 5
Views: 1780

Re: Newbie to St John. 64 days and counting!

1. If you're coming on the car barge, get your food on St. Thomas. K-mart, Pueblo and Food Center are good places. 2. I agree with Teresa - haul them. 3. Like Teresa said - credit card and cash. No travelers checks. 4. I like http://www.ships.vi/ for cruise ship schedules. This site appears more cur...
by visitstj
Wed Jan 16, 2013 2:32 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: 7 Passenger Rental Cars
Replies: 13
Views: 3361

Re: 7 Passenger Rental Cars

We've done the mini-van "thing" before with good success carting 7 adults. There was even space behind the 3rd row seat for coolers and beach chairs. It not being 4WD was not an issue. I don't recall who on STJ may still be renting these vehicles.
by visitstj
Wed Jan 09, 2013 12:49 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: St John Spice Q
Replies: 6
Views: 2187

Re: St John Spice Q

caribmart.com also has them online.

http://caribmart.com/stjoliplfr.html
by visitstj
Tue Jan 08, 2013 12:48 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Renting villa close to travel dates?
Replies: 9
Views: 2790

Re: Renting villa close to travel dates?

Several villas offer "last minute" deals to fill up their calendar. As mentioned in other posts, jeep rentals may be an issue. Air fares are almost always the highest for "last minute" trips to the USVI.
by visitstj
Wed Oct 31, 2012 4:11 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Cruz Bay Dining map - is LIVE!!
Replies: 49
Views: 179142

Re: Cruz Bay Dining map - is LIVE!!

Here's the sources we use:
- http://www.stjohnusvirestaurants.com/
- http://stjohnspice.com/stjohnrestaurants.htm

They might be helpful as cross-references.
by visitstj
Wed Oct 31, 2012 3:43 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Route to Skyflower on Bordeaux Mountain?
Replies: 11
Views: 2736

Re: Route to Skyflower on Bordeaux Mountain?

I'd try and avoid Bordeaux from Coral Bay at night, if you can. It's pretty steep in places. Under the cover of darkness may not be the best way to experience this! Why not ask who you rented the villa from to guide you. I don't know any rental agency that doesn't provide this as a no-cost service. ...
by visitstj
Wed Oct 17, 2012 8:43 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Best Romantic restaurant on the island?
Replies: 20
Views: 4908

Re: Best Romantic restaurant on the island?

We like Turtle Bay Estate House and Caneel Beach Terrace. But especially the Sugar Mill. All are at Caneel Bay resort.
by visitstj
Sat Oct 13, 2012 12:56 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: St. John newbie groceries question
Replies: 41
Views: 10831

Re: St. John newbie groceries question

Good morning. If you're planning on eating out frequently, then checking groceries may not be the best choice. When we go for 2 weeks, we check a cooler with frozen meats and usually one suitcase with non-perishables - for 4 adults and one child. We usually purchase fresh produce, bread, dairy, liqu...