Thanks everyone! Appreciate your thoughts. As much as I am in love with Arc (and not put off by lack of a/c), I can't justify the price difference on this trip. Saving on the house means more boat time...this is what I'm trying to remind myself of!!

Hi folks! We are two couples coming down next April. Arc du Soleil and Stillwaters are top contenders. Yes, they are pretty different...including on price point. Does anyone have any thoughts that might help to push us one way or the other? It's always such a hard task to push yourself to the more l...

um, SCORE.

Thanks Donna. Balance looks beautiful. Good to know about the shower - I had twins two years ago, the other twins paid the price, hopefully the birds won't find me too insulting!

Thanks Lindy, that is really useful info on Arc.

Thanks for sharing all your thoughts!

@dreamshark...wow. that was impressive. Do you have a $3500/pool/ac in (2)bdrooms/10min.outside Cruz tab???

Thanks all!

Appreciate the suggestions. Anyone have a comment or have stayed at others on the list?

Will do. Thanks!

We are definitely leaning towards April. Saving on the villa = more time on the water! It's funny you mention Bongo Bongo - it's been near the top of my short list since I started the villa hunt. Others we are considering at this point are: Reef Bay Tamarindo Perelandra Still Waters Plumeria Chez Sh...

mindehankins wrote:I also wanted to welcome you, and encourage you to join in and research to your heart's content! And I have to second Beachnut LOL!

Hi Mindehankins! It was your link on Tripadvisor for your trip report that led me to this site. Really enjoyed reading about the adventures of you and your daughter.

Dear Kevin,

RE: 'Rum and Punch' during happy hour.

Most useful information obtained thus far.

Cheers! literally.

Thanks everyone! Villa Budget is $4000 although would really like to be closer to $3500. As of right now, we are thinking Feb but April between prices and all the comments I see about cold/warm ocean water, is tugging at me. I know our coin would go further in April but it's also the nicest weather ...

Villas! Got it!

Hello All! I've been reading for a few days and just wanted to say 'hello'. We are in the process of planning our first trip to the island - looking at next Feb. 'We' are two 30 somethings (ok, some of us may be 40 something) couples all needing a break from each of our three little girls! I'm start...

Hello! New to the boards and deep in planning mode for our first trip to St. John. Really enjoyed reading your trip report...and thanks for the food photos - sushi for dinner at our house tonight!