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Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Thu Mar 25, 2010 1:46 pm

Well, it's official. We're going to can our trip to Europe in exchange for a much more relaxing vacation. Thanks for all the input guys!

I'm going to have a pretty insane 2011 so I've decided that it's more important to go somewhere that will soothe my soul for two weeks-- before my life gets too crazy.

We've decided to stay at Ivans on Jost for week one and then gravitate back to STJ for a week at a villa in Coral Bay (still haven't settled on a place yet but I'm narrowing it down!).

Plus I'll get to celebrate my birthday on island which is one of my favorite things to do!

So folks if anyone plans on being on Jost or STJ December 2-17, I'll see ya there!!

tipsy · Post by **tipsy** » Thu Mar 25, 2010 2:05 pm

woo hoo ! good for you!

For 1st timers to STJ,would a trip to Jost on the ferry be a good idea or is there too much to do on STJ in a week to do this?

PA Girl · Post by **PA Girl** » Thu Mar 25, 2010 2:22 pm

Good for you!

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Thu Mar 25, 2010 2:27 pm

Tipsy, I think you'll find that there's plenty to do on STJ and a week is NEVER enough! I've been visiting regularly since 1996 (sometimes a couple of tims in te same year) and I STILL haven't gotten to all the beaches on STJ. So side trips to Jost add some variety to a familair location for me.

That being said, if you want to get a BVI stamp in your passport and have a painkiller at the Soggy Dollar bar or visit Foxy's then a trip to Jost would be fun.

Keep in mind that it's $60 pp R/T on the ferry for about 5 1/2 hours on Jost. For some that cost benefit analysis is just fine, for others it may not be.

I like Jost because it's generally a much slower pace than STJ (except for the party scene around the Soggy Dollar bar). But that's just me.

mbw1024 · Post by **mbw1024** » Thu Mar 25, 2010 3:52 pm

tipsy wrote:woo hoo ! good for you!

For 1st timers to STJ,would a trip to Jost on the ferry be a good idea or is there too much to do on STJ in a week to do this?

our first trip to STJ was 10 days and while we talked about going to JVD we never got around to it. we did get there the 2nd trip and then skipped it on the 3rd. it's tentative for this trip.
I'd say know what days you can get the ferry and then just see how it goes!

designbyroe · Post by **designbyroe** » Thu Mar 25, 2010 4:31 pm

Gromit wrote:Well, it's official. We're going to can our trip to Europe in exchange for a much more relaxing vacation. Thanks for all the input guys!

I'm going to have a pretty insane 2011 so I've decided that it's more important to go somewhere that will soothe my soul for two weeks-- before my life gets too crazy.

We've decided to stay at Ivans on Jost for week one and then gravitate back to STJ for a week at a villa in Coral Bay (still haven't settled on a place yet but I'm narrowing it down!).

Plus I'll get to celebrate my birthday on island which is one of my favorite things to do!

So folks if anyone plans on being on Jost or STJ December 2-17, I'll see ya there!!

Cool!! Ivans for a week that is relaxing. I normally do about 3 nights so you will have me beat.
Ivans bday is Sat....
I will be on island for thanksgiving so maybe I will still be there early Dec.........one can hope...

Tracy in WI · Post by **Tracy in WI** » Thu Mar 25, 2010 4:46 pm

I think you should squeeze in an end of June trip too.... Just sayin'

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Thu Mar 25, 2010 4:46 pm

I will if I can stay with you for free!!

LMG · Post by **LMG** » Thu Mar 25, 2010 6:24 pm

Looks like Tracy is going to have quite a few stowaways!

Also, a big LIKE for this post!

Lovermont · Post by **Lovermont** » Fri Mar 26, 2010 12:48 pm

Hey Gromit!
I'm 99% sure that Mr. Lovermont and I will be back in Coral Bay from December 7 to 16. I hope we see ya then. We can raise a drink (or 10) to you on the 13th and then do the same for DH on the 15th.
I'm glad you arrived at your decision.
Lovermont

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Fri Mar 26, 2010 1:08 pm

Woohooo!!! Tourist Trap here we come!!

Tracy in WI · Post by **Tracy in WI** » Fri Mar 26, 2010 1:19 pm

Looks like a party at Sunset Ridge at the end of June.....

Pia · Post by **Pia** » Fri Mar 26, 2010 1:26 pm

Wooo Hooo girlfriend - how about LMG joining the party on STJ in December me thinks it's going to be a fun time - what do ya say girlfriend

LMG · Post by **LMG** » Fri Mar 26, 2010 2:51 pm

Pia wrote:...how about LMG joining the party on STJ in December me thinks it's going to be a fun time - what do ya say girlfriend

Oh, the pressure!

So far I am stowing away on at least 3 more trips this year as it is. Gromit, what do you say?

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:20 am

Bring it sister!!

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