Very long story and explanation of why I'm not a Spirit airline fan here from firsthand experience a few years back... http://www.virgin-islands-on-line.com/virgin-islands/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=25653&hilit=54b+Spirit+Air#.Vvl4DxIrK_o And I know you posted this question on other forums and got ...

Sorry to hear that MahoJim...we love Aqua Bistro and especially the Ponzu Tuna. Over the years, I've noticed that our group has started doing take-out and eating at the villa a lot more often, but AB has always been one of the few restaurants we make a point of patronizing on each trip. My condolenc...

Solid, Bill, don't let me intrude on your vacation any longer. But definitely appreciate the info and so do others I'm sure. Didn't even consider the thought of getting a fuel truck over Jacob's ladder. That's crazy and I'm sure if it's raining, forget it. Restaurants changing is probably to be expe...

Thanks, Bill...on island intel, sweet. Some quick Q's: 1) Last time I was there, a new gas station was going in near the Westin and right next to St. John Market...what's it like and is the gas station across from the basketball court still there? Any gas stations in Coral Bay? 2) How is the island ...

Good stuff, thank you both for all the insights...seen some good reviews on that Extra Virgin Bistro and look forward to giving North Shore Deli a try...not only was Deli Grotto good for a breakfast and lunch sandwich, but it had that great location on your way out to the north shore (which is proba...

Good morning, good day and good evening, STJ forumites, Last year was the first time we didn't make it to the rock after having the good fortune of spending one week there every June since 2009. We make our triumphant return this June and like many of you, when the trip nears, you start returning to...

Sounds like a great two weeks. Enjoyed the report. Even though I'm sure it wasn't ideal to lose a day to rain, I loved the storm pics. It can't be blue skies all the time, but at least you can't say it wasn't interesting. Much like life :D Hope you're feeling better than a few months back. Looks lik...

I think Xislandgirl's reasons are probably correct, but I've heard putting those tops back on can be a pain and would imagine that's a hassle the rental car companies just don't want to deal with

Echo the sentiments above and add some things that helped my wife and I make our decision: 1) Priority 1, The Children - If you leave them, who's going to take care of them for a week? That's a tall order. For us it had to be a relative and a relative that considered taking care of our kids a pleasu...

Thanks, Acaldaroni. My wife and I made that trek a few summers back when Maho Bay Camp was still there and you could rent their kayaks. The trip out was pretty easy, but after talking her into snorkeling around the entire cay (word to the wise, only the side facing the bay is worth it) and having to...

Wow did this thread fly off the tracks. Xislandgirl, I'm thinking BostontoSTJ is being facetious and just having fun. To compare the income of one famous country singer against the perceived pay of the entire teaching profession is silly. For every KC, there are hundreds and thousands of struggling ...

Cool pic. Is that the beachhead on Whistling Cay (next to that old stone house) looking back at Francis Bay?

I second Lovermont's suggestion for the Leinster trail out towards Waterlemon Cay. The first mile (starting from the Annaberg parking lot) is basically flat and follows the shoreline, so you have a great view out looking at Leinster Bay the whole way out and back. Right at the 1 mile point, just bey...

$40 per is what we paid two weeks ago.

Sherban's Google villa map might help you: https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109931726631417883397.0004810182846cf026c52&t=h&z=14&dg=feature My thinking though is even if you find a villa in the vicinity, the walk back up the hill is still going to be a...