I have heard that taking Brewers Yeast helps keep them from biting, but figured I was getting enough of that with the beer. A prescription for Hydroxizine (Vistaril or Atarax) really helps with the itching if/when you do get bit (how can such a small bug have such a big bite?). Also, there is a sunb...

"Watching the sunset from the water": I can only imagine Let's see... stay in the water, or retire to the deck of the villa - ahh decisions, decisions...

Maho Bay campground rents kayaks, no? It,s hard to tell water distances by the map. Linward

Oh yeah, one more question:

Where can we find fresh mint leaves - for Mojitos? Or do we need to bring them with us from the States? Linward

18 days - but hey who's counting? :roll: 1. Is the water chilly this time of year? Should I bring my shorty wetsuit? 2. I know there are nurse sharks, and that they're just like "big 'ol catfish"... Are there any of the more scary variety? My husband's laughing at my obsession/phobia - but...

Hi rpplano - Thanks SO much for the offer. We will be staying in the Ramada near DFW so should be fine - as long as we catch the 0415 shuttle to the airport on time Linward

WOW - Thanks SO much to all of you for the Great welcome :D ! To SuefromMA: Yes, our "firsts" on STJ are going to be VERY special. Can't wait to see our first footprints in STJ sand - etc., etc., etc.! From the pictures we've seen, I imagine my camera's probably going to be a permanent fix...

:( Hi guys. We will be making our first visit to St. John in a couple of weeks, and have been following this forum for months (member 2001). Have contacted a few of the members privately for information, but have been too chicken to actually join in. So here goes... First, thank you to Pia, Liamsaun...