best jost day suggestions

dark & diet · Post by **dark & diet** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 11:43 pm

we're taking a few newbies to jost on our trip in may. we're going from a saturday to a saturday. any suggestions on the best (slowest) day on jost to go. last year we went on a monday thinking it would be a slower day, but turned out to be really busy at soggy dollar. thanks

CHM · Post by **CHM** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 12:53 am

Looks like we will be on island at the same time. As much as we love the Soggy Dollar, it is not our favorite bar on Jost so I can't help you with the perfect day. I have been there on Tuesday and Wednesday (on and off season) and both days were busy. Honestly, Jost is awesome on any day no matter how busy. We will be there on Tuesday (May 13) afternoon and all day Friday (May 16).

mia · Post by **mia** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:06 am

CHM,

What is your favorite bar on Jost?

amurphy08 · Post by **amurphy08** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:23 am

Jost is getting busier and busier because of the cruise ships in Tortola now. The sheeple somehow make their way over there. I'm sure there are other reasons as well..
Any day is a good day on Jost. But I think that generally the middle of the week is less busy.

PA Girl · Post by **PA Girl** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:27 am

Well, we found the beach to be very full on a Wednesday (2/27)with 50 +/- from one ship alone plus a few day trip boats. On Thursday and Friday, we could see a 95 passenger cruise ship anchored off shore.

CHM · Post by **CHM** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:03 am

mia wrote:CHM,

What is your favorite bar on Jost?

Mia,
Ivan's is our favorite bar on Jost. We love the Soggy Dollar too, but Ivan's is our favorite.

Christy

Lulu76 · Post by **Lulu76** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:37 am

We went on a Friday in the very low season, and it was just us at Ivan's all day. When we finally went to Soggy's, it was PACKED and there were little boats everywhere. I suspect Soggy Dollar probably stays pretty busy these days.

amurphy08 · Post by **amurphy08** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:47 am

You are right LuLu, it's busy most days from what Tina the manager says. If you go down to either end of the beach you can get away from the crowds usually.
It's not the same as it used to be...

Lulu76 · Post by **Lulu76** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:50 am

When we were there, it was a lot of STJ people taking day trips. We were told this by Todd (or was it Chad?) from Woody's, who was over there that day.

It's the most beautiful place I've ever been, so I can see why folks who live down there would go over for the day.

I'm just glad they've not yet migrated to Ivan's. I don't want to give up my hammock. Shhh...

amurphy08 · Post by **amurphy08** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 12:22 pm

LuLu, hopefully people will not migrate down to Ivan's. I love it there as well. When we stay at Sandcastle we usually go down to Ivan's while the daytrippers are at SDB. I just love Ivan. He has got to be one of the sweetest men and Darlene is great too.
When was the last time you were there?

p.s. I am from east TN but live in SC now. Go VOLS!

AnyTing · Post by **AnyTing** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 12:50 pm

amurphy08 wrote:p.s. I am from east TN but live in SC now. Go VOLS!

I like you already.

I'm interested in hearing some recommends for Jost too, because in 9 trips I have never made it over there. I am DETERMINED to make it over there in May.

Lulu76 · Post by **Lulu76** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 2:05 pm

This board needs more Vols fans, I think.

Vicki, I can't believe you've never made it there. I recommend you come with us in November, because we have a hot date with Ivan!

One of my traveling companions when we went in October said this about Ivan on her blog:

"It's how Ivan hugs you as if he's known you his entire life - then tells you he loves you and asks if he can do anything for you. If not, then he'll go and pour some concrete for a new project, then come back to hug and kiss you goodbye. When he tells you he can't wait to see you again, and that you'd better return.

"He means it.

"For the first time - in my life - on a vacation...
I felt LOVED by a host. Actually, LOVED!
Yes. I realize. Hoky. But, I did."

Ivan is a great person. Like family.

That being said, y'all better vacate my hammock the second weekend in November!

designbyroe · Post by **designbyroe** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 2:54 pm

Ivan is family so of course I will vote for him and his place........
I love 'one love' with Seddy to.
We do not have alot of cruise ships coming these days.......not bad for business and has not gotten that crazy.
I was just at Ivans a few weeks ago and for a Monday we were pretty busy, tuesday to.
As Lulu says Ivan treats you like family.
Tell him Rosi says hello......

dark & diet · Post by **dark & diet** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:28 pm

thanks for all the suggestions so far! forgot the cruise ships are going to tortola these days.

ivan's is my FAVORITE on jost too, but usually get off the boat around soggy and it's hard to drag the rest of my party away from the killer painkillers! i meet ivan 2 years ago and i know what you mean about feeling loved by him. one of the sweetest people i have ever met. i hope people dont migrate down there, i love the tire swing all to myself.

anyone been to foxy's taboo or the bubbling springs? thinking about checking these out this time.

Lulu76 · Post by **Lulu76** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 10:22 am

I've not done either of those things. I keep thinking I'm going to, but then Ivan brings me a cheeseburger and I'm in my hammock with a cold Carib and I never leave. (Well, except to fight the crowds for my obligatory painkiller.)

When I make painkillers at home, they are pretty darn close to Soggy's. Maybe I'll do that tonight.

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best jost day suggestions

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