ensuite, modern, clean, hooks for towels near shower, storage space, bright, largest shower possible with shelves/nooks for storage (a nice tub in the master is good too if possible - I love my baths for relaxing - doesn't have to be large), good shower heads, good water pressure, consistent hot wat...

We don't normally read on the beach but based on our recent visit I would say the following were the most popular - (1) IPad and (2) Kindle. Most people who were reading on electronic devices seem to have been in some shade, even if it was only the device in the shade. We saw very few physical books.

If you have chosen a good photographer, she should give you the best options for sunset photos. Ask her for her top three and why and then go from there.

Third vote for Christopher - excellent service and price.

Conrad's new building is almost done so they will likely tear down the old one and make more parking. Ditto the idea of having one take care of luggage while other gets car.

What Bill said for the most part with a couple additional notes. Some have said that there is decent snorkeling at Chocolate Hole. I've only tried it once on my very first trip and never found the right area, I'm sure due to my inexperience at the time. There is very limited parking and no beach an...

We're only on our second trip to St. John (in less than 3 weeks!!), but we do lots of island/beach trips. Our main criteria is location - we like to be on or very close to the beach and prefer there to be snorkeling off the beach if possible. Our first visit we stayed in a villa on Chocolate Hole an...

We just got back from a long weekend in Xcaret. Just want to "warn" you about a couple of things. From the time we got off the aircraft until we got to our private transport, it took us an hour and 1/2! Yikes - I don't remember it being that bad the last time we went a few years ago. Just ...

I'm checking out airfare for the week between Christmas and New Year's, specifically PHL or EWR to STT. Right now, it's running a staggering $1100pp. :shock: We've typically paid between $400-500pp in January or February. Having never tracked airfare during the Christmas holidays, I'm wondering if ...

Thanks for the great trip reports! Mine is way delayed because I keep reading wonderful ones like yours and know that I cannot compete. Your remora, aka dolphin, aka kid sounds much like mine and she too loved her camera mask while we were there. She has a great octopus one so maybe I can get her on...

[quote="Pickle"]ifloat, Regarding lubricating, is that what I'm supposed to do? I haven't touched my housing since last June. I used silicone grease nearly every day when I was using the housing but not even once after that. I have left the housing open and stored it in a bag. Hope it's ok...

My son and his girlfriend stayed one night in Feb. Nice place, very nice people. Great restaurant next door. You will certainly be fine for one night.

For us, a pool is essential. Young and older members of family agree.

Just head down to the beach in front of Pond Bay. Then head out the toward the platform in the middle, avoiding the boats. Then, head out the the center and snorkel back near the rocks on the left as looking out the sea. We saw octopi, turtles, large schools of tangs, barracuda, lobsters (have to lo...

Are there places to park to snorkle Devers/Chocolate Hole Point as well as Klein to Ditlett Point? I was wondering the same thing: how do you get to the snorkel spots in Chocolate Hole?...also any problems parking with the Pond Bay construction? (closed off areas, streets, etc.) We stayed in a vill...