Hmmm, another thought for us as we are new to snorkeling. So far we've only done it in a pool. Should we consider getting a belt or a vest?

Seems by the poll so far that most don't use either.

Ha! I was trying to be funny and it worked!! :) Thnx for the great info. on the booties. We are Novice snorkelers and I wasn't sure about the sock booty thingies. So we should look for shorter fins and they should be open heeled and we should buy some sock booties to go with them to cut down on the ...

Do we need sock booties to go with our fins?

I see that they are available and am wondering if people really wear them?

Thnx!!!

Amy - Thank you for the info. we will more than likely plan on eating out on X-mas Eve then and plan to dine in at the villa on X-mas day. I would much rather do that and let the restaurant workers be with their families. Afterall, I'll be with mine and that is the important thing! :) Once we get on...

Thank you Tracy and Amy for the warm welcome!! We are so excited about spending Christmas on STJ...this will be our 1st vacation ever at Christmas as we've always spent it at home with our extended families. So this is all new to us and we can't wait! Amy - So excited to read there will be a tree in...

patr - Thank you for the welcome. I have a family of three, and we are bringing a friend of our sons with us to STJ. We've rented a villa in Coral Bay and can't wait to get there! We've just bought new snorkel equip and have been trying it out in a friends pool to make sure it all works...so far so ...

Loved the pics...thnx for sharing!

I do like it a lot. I've been waiting for the much easier to use forum being registering here. Thanks for the hard work on getting it up and running.

Hello!! I'm new here as a poster, I have been reading a few of the posts but have been waiting for the New Forum before registering. Looks great so far and I wish you much luck!! My family will be on STJ for Christmas this year so we are gathering all of the info. we can as this will be our first st...