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by gmanka
Mon Jul 20, 2020 10:39 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Samba Azul villa
Replies: 1
Views: 7622

Samba Azul villa

Does anyone have any information on the villa Samba Azul? Our booking got goofed and need a place for a week and am looking at this villa. Thanks in advance.
by gmanka
Mon Dec 30, 2019 10:28 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Cost U Less
Replies: 2
Views: 10413

Cost U Less

I am planning my annual trip to STJ and plan to rent my jeep on STT, and hope to stop at Cost U Less for supplies on the way to the ferry. After the hurricane did they reopen in the same spot or did they move to another location? In looking at their website it looks like they moved much closer to Re...
by gmanka
Fri Oct 18, 2019 9:22 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Swogjan's Dragon
Replies: 4
Views: 12599

Re: Swogjan's Dragon

Thanks for the report and the info. We are regulars to the island but have never stayed in this particular part of the island.
by gmanka
Mon Oct 14, 2019 1:36 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Swogjan's Dragon
Replies: 4
Views: 12599

Swogjan's Dragon

I am looking for any information on this villa as there seems to be nothing in the last 3 years. Curious about post-hurricane updates by anyone who has stayed there recently. TIA
by gmanka
Mon Jan 07, 2019 2:34 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Full face snorkel masks? ISO feedback and recommendations
Replies: 11
Views: 25580

Re: Full face snorkel masks? ISO feedback and recommendation

Not a fan. Cannot dive down to look for bottom stuff or get a closer look at what you see. For me and my family, we are always diving down to chase that turtle, look at the coral or look under that overhang. If never intend to get more than 6 inches deep then i suppose OK but aside from being cumber...
by gmanka
Wed Aug 23, 2017 11:47 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: One night stay in St Thomas
Replies: 5
Views: 10109

Re: One night stay in St Thomas

And i forgot to mention that the Island View Guest house has an honor bar. Pour or mix own drinks etc and then just keep your own tally or mark on the chalk board when checking out.
by gmanka
Mon Aug 21, 2017 12:59 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: One night stay in St Thomas
Replies: 5
Views: 10109

Re: One night stay in St Thomas

My 2 go-to places are the Green Iguana and the Island View Guest House. Love them both and have used them MANY times just for that reason. Island View has an on-site restaurant but is a cab ride downtown while the GE is walking distance to downtown.
by gmanka
Tue Jun 27, 2017 5:42 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: One night on STT ?
Replies: 15
Views: 24551

Re: One night on STT ?

I can also recommend Green Iguana. Stayed there 2 nights in Feb enroute to STJ. Reason was that Island View was unavailable. No on-site dining but owners are great. Can walk the 99 steps to downtown. IF staying one night i like the idea of dining without a cab which can do either place but at GI hav...
by gmanka
Tue Jun 27, 2017 9:45 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: One night on STT ?
Replies: 15
Views: 24551

Re: One night on STT ?

I might try Island View Guest House. Not quite as close but no more than 5 minutes further and they can arrange transport to the airport. Should be more reasonable as could probably get 3 rooms for the same $. Plus the owners are great with an on-site restaurant.
by gmanka
Mon Jun 12, 2017 4:19 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: car barge advice
Replies: 6
Views: 8430

Re: car barge advice

You back onto the ferry with direction from the staff. Once parked and loaded and enroute they come around and collect the cash. Easy. Have been doing it for the last couple of years. I make a stop at Cost U Less to supply on the way to the ferry. Enjoy and remember to set the parking brake.
by gmanka
Wed Apr 19, 2017 9:59 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Public Transportation to Ferry Docks
Replies: 11
Views: 13362

Re: Public Transportation to Ferry Docks

With that number of people, if renting a vehicle consider renting on St. Thomas and taking the car ferry. With 6 people and luggage the tab will be over $100 just to Red Hook and then the ferry to STJ $60 or so. Versus renting on STT, driving to Red Hook and spending $25 for the car ferry total.
by gmanka
Tue Mar 21, 2017 5:44 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: LL Bean photo
Replies: 8
Views: 9484

Re: LL Bean photo

When i was on island in early March, Lands End was doing a catalog shoot at Maho one morning. Models in trees etc.
by gmanka
Tue Mar 21, 2017 5:42 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: New Ferries
Replies: 5
Views: 6505

Re: New Ferries

Just returned from 2 weeks on STJ and can report that the new ferries are up and running daily. Since they are faster they are at the dock longer between runs.
by gmanka
Mon Jan 16, 2017 2:46 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Best Lunch in Coral Bay?
Replies: 19
Views: 20528

Re: Best Lunch in Coral Bay?

Skinny Legs is a pretty OK place that promises same day service. and
Shipwreck landing are our go-to places
by gmanka
Wed Nov 02, 2016 1:22 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Super Moon
Replies: 8
Views: 8325

Re: Super Moon

Try Reef Bay