Coming back to USVI

Jôhn · Post by **Jôhn** » Wed Jan 26, 2011 6:22 pm

Booked a trip for late February, haven't been down there since 2005. Has anything changed? Would love to hear of any new, can't miss restaurants or other points-of-interest.

Thanks in advance!

Jôhn

DaveS007 · Post by **DaveS007** » Wed Jan 26, 2011 6:55 pm

Nope, all good. Pretty much the same.

ronbo3107 · Post by **ronbo3107** » Wed Jan 26, 2011 8:59 pm

still wonderful

bevm · Post by **bevm** » Thu Jan 27, 2011 4:18 pm

You have to try La Plancha del Mar in Mongoose Junction. Really good!

Jôhn · Post by **Jôhn** » Thu Jan 27, 2011 9:18 pm

WOW, 5 years is a long time for nothing to change, haha. Surely there's some new stuff on island.

bevm, thanks for the tip!

Chet · Post by **Chet** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 10:45 am

Traffic circle, St John Market, parking fee at Caneel Bay, Pond Bay, Dittlef, tax rates, wind power...

Teresa_Rae · Post by **Teresa_Rae** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 8:30 pm

It's gotten more crowded in the off season but that's about it, not sure about February though.

brenda · Post by **brenda** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:31 pm

Here is a summary of the past years events.

http://www.on-stjohn.com/2010/12/31/yea ... com-style/

EastEnder · Post by **EastEnder** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 11:45 pm

The car barge comes in at a new place.
There is a traffic circle where the gas station once lived.
Lots of other small changes.

Boston Mike · Post by **Boston Mike** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 4:55 am

Cruz Bay now has a dock for the cruise ships, and the town is now lined with high rise all inclusive hotels. Maho has been turned into a full nudist resort and casino. There is now a 18 hole PGA golf course in Coral Bay. Trunk Bay now has a huge waterpark. Be careful of the power shoot water slide. It will give you a wedgie. The Mermaids Chair has been left untouched. You will find me there with a cooler of beer.

In reality. Its still the same island with great people. Welcome back!

northerngal · Post by **northerngal** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 8:09 am

Red Hook has this large new terminal that you leave from. Very different than the small shack we saw 5 years ago. Cruz Bay seemed busier to us. Uncle Joe's is still in the same spot. HAve fun!

TrvlJohn · Post by **TrvlJohn** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 10:39 am

Only one gas station on the island now. The one in Coral Bay closed. North Shore Road was repaved. Can't think of any other big changes.

Jôhn · Post by **Jôhn** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 11:55 pm

@brenda, Thanks!!! Great run down of on-island events!

@Chet, traffic circle sounds interesting, how have people adapted?

@Boston Mike, LOL, had me worried at first.

Let's hope none of that ever happens!

@northerngal, Glad to hear Uncle Joe's is still around. Love the ribs.

@Trvl John, Guess I'll have to remember to fill up before heading east. Thanks.

Really appreciate all of the info, can't wait to get down there on the 22nd.

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Coming back to USVI

Coming back to USVI