leaving monday for STT!!

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jgee82
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leaving monday for STT!!

Post by jgee82 »

yep...will be arriving at 1:30 p.m.
any last minute suggestions and what to not forget to pack?
monday will be a "feeling out" day
tuesday is booked with a daysail with capt'n Jim on the "Jester"
weds.- reservation for jetski tour
thr.- wanna go over to st john for the day
Fri- no ships in port so might do some shopping (where?)
Sat. planes leave at 4:30. what time should we be there?

thanks
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liamsaunt
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Post by liamsaunt »

Don't forget your sunscreen--a high spf sunscreen, and a camera.

For shopping, check out downtown Charlotte Amelie and/or the Yacht Haven Grande/Havensight area.

Since you are leaving on a Saturday, I would recommend getting to the airport at least 2.5 hours early. The airport can be a zoo on Saturdays and the lines for customs really get backed up.

Have a great trip! :D
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larlardb8
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Post by larlardb8 »

I agree with liamsaunt. Get to the airport early on Saturday. It can be a madhouse.
Don't forget bugspray. You never know when you are going to need it down there!

Most of all...enjoy!! :D
Kathyzhere
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Post by Kathyzhere »

Lucky you jgee82!
Just an FYI...when there are no ships in port there are VERY few shops open :?
Crazy I know, last Summer we were kinda shocked to find this out while spending a non-ship morn'n in CA downtown. I guess most of the businesses are interested more in the cruise crowd as opposed to the visitors that are spending their $$$ ALL week.

All 3 shopping areas are close together, so I say try a bit of 'em all...Havensight, downtown and Yacht Haven Grande.

I prefer the North and East end of STT. American Yacht Harbor has a few good places for eats/drinks.

Have a blast 8)
ps actually Sun is a fine day for hanging with the locals @ Magens!

Kathy
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