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by Mango
Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:17 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: St. John roads
Replies: 6
Views: 2236

It depends on which video you're talking about. The North Shore Rd. is narrow & twisty but there's plenty of room for 2 vehicles (including trucks). Rock Ridge Rd. & Chocolate Hole Rd. are narrower, but in most places roomy enough for 2 vehicles. In some sections of the side roads it may be ...
by Mango
Mon Oct 08, 2007 4:04 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: ??'s about East End bays/beaches
Replies: 6
Views: 2280

Last year we drove the road to Privateer Bay. We didn't go all the way to the beach area, but to an overlook just before it. The beach looked very rocky. I would imagine that on a windy/breezy day, it would be very rough, with its eastern exposure. Also, lots on construction in the area. The road in...
by Mango
Thu Jun 07, 2007 1:03 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Painkillers by the Pitcher..
Replies: 27
Views: 18437

To eliminate the high fat content of the Coco Lopez, we use coconut rum in its place. Give it a taste-test & see what you think. If it's acceptable to you, that would eliminate the separation problem.
by Mango
Wed Jun 06, 2007 1:24 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Compare and Contrast
Replies: 26
Views: 11691

Can anyone tell me how tough it is to communicate in this area if you don't speak the language? I'd love to go but am corcerned about this. Thanks for any input or advice.
by Mango
Tue May 22, 2007 8:52 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: California Girls Trip Report - Part 3 - The Villa w/ Pics
Replies: 36
Views: 37318

Great report CG. But just to clarify, CV's service charge is 5%, not 20%. :shock: I don't feel the service charge is fair either & I've used CV 3 times.
by Mango
Fri Apr 20, 2007 1:28 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Favorite restroom in Cruz Bay
Replies: 24
Views: 10330

Mooies is on the corner directly across from the ferry dock.
by Mango
Fri Apr 20, 2007 11:42 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Favorite restroom in Cruz Bay
Replies: 24
Views: 10330

Chilly Billy's has a good restroom.
by Mango
Fri Mar 23, 2007 12:21 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Maybe a little off topic...
Replies: 9
Views: 4581

Back in October, stayed at the Ramada Plaza JFK for one night. It was fine, & has a shuttle to the airport.
by Mango
Tue Mar 20, 2007 3:54 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Is it safe to drink or cook with cistern water??
Replies: 22
Views: 9466

The villa we stayed in last time had a cartridge type filter under the sink. We drank the water for 10 days. It tasted fine & we had no health related problems.
by Mango
Tue Mar 06, 2007 12:45 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Beach hopping - dinghy vs wrangler...
Replies: 8
Views: 4858

Crabby's will not let you go to the south shore beaches. You're limited to the Coral Bay/Hurricane Hole area & out to the east end.
by Mango
Thu Feb 15, 2007 12:54 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Trip Report 2/3/07-2/10/07 - Part 3 --Looking for Maho
Replies: 6
Views: 3365

You already found Maho. Where the old blue building is & where the cars are parked amongst the trees. Enjoy it tomorrow!
by Mango
Tue Feb 13, 2007 4:06 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Siempre Azul Villa and Fishing
Replies: 12
Views: 6275

I don't know about either of your questions,but click on either St.John or St.Thomas at the top of this page,then look for a "things to do" link. There is a listing for a charter fishing boat there. That's a start.
by Mango
Tue Feb 13, 2007 11:38 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: help me locate on a map? could be fun!
Replies: 13
Views: 6119

If I'm reading the map correctly, Varlack Ventures is on the left side of King St. (where the "St." is)
by Mango
Fri Jan 19, 2007 11:57 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Where to eat dinner on Superbowl Sunday??
Replies: 4
Views: 3478

Pastory has a big-screen tv at the bar. I think it would be a great place to watch the game.
by Mango
Mon Jan 08, 2007 4:20 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Ferry
Replies: 9
Views: 6909

I believe the 4:30 ferry leaves from Red Hook.