Need Ideas for our 5th anniversary

BeachMan · Post by **BeachMan** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 3:39 pm

The wife and I will be on St. John for our 5th anniversary (we honeymooned there). I'm looking for suggestions of fun/romantic things to do on our actual anniversary day, Saturday, October 4th. "Sky's the limit", actually my credit limit is somewhat short of the sky...maybe a small hill

. Seriously we are into just about anything from daysail, parasail, hiking, snorkeling, laying around eating bon bons. All I've come up with so far is to get a picture of our wedding cake and send it to St. John cakes (http://www.stjohncakes.com) to see if they can duplicate the top layer and maybe a nice dineer out somewhere. Thanks in advance!

mbw1024 · Post by **mbw1024** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 3:48 pm

Are you in a villa? I might splurge for the in villa chef idea one of these trips. Maybe for our 5 year.
I will be watching this thread for ideas

I'd also say sunset sail but I'm thinking a lot of boats aren't operating at that time of year.

SusanNJ · Post by **SusanNJ** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 3:59 pm

Congratulations on your 5 years!
Funny my anniversary is Oct. 5th! I always want to do like a dinner/evening sail combo but it can get a little pricey. We usually just sail out for the day with Captain Joe on the Scubadu, but he also does private sails in the evening. He's also a great chef! If you do decide to do it, let me know how it is:

http://www.sailvi.com/html/dinner.htm

Another suggestion (which was recently discussed on this forum) is how about a private dinner in the ruins at Caneel Bay? I

b-as-u-r · Post by **b-as-u-r** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 5:20 pm

How about an overnight on Jost with a picnic on the beach. Early congratulations on the anniversary. I'm sure whatever you decide, it'll be perfect. Ali~

bevm · Post by **bevm** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:49 pm

A couple's massage is awesome! Barb and Cary are the best! We use them every year..
http://stjohnlinks.com/Local/MassageStJohn/index.htm

South Shore Villa · Post by **South Shore Villa** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:28 pm

How about dinner at Caneel Bay's Wine Room - Located within the walls of an 18th-century plantation house.

http://www.caneelbay.com/dine2.cfm

Congratulations!

BeachMan · Post by **BeachMan** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 8:13 am

SusanNJ wrote:Congratulations on your 5 years!
Funny my anniversary is Oct. 5th! I always want to do like a dinner/evening sail combo but it can get a little pricey. We usually just sail out for the day with Captain Joe on the Scubadu, but he also does private sails in the evening. He's also a great chef! If you do decide to do it, let me know how it is:

http://www.sailvi.com/html/dinner.htm

Another suggestion (which was recently discussed on this forum) is how about a private dinner in the ruins at Caneel Bay? I

Both great ideas...fired off emails to check availability of both.

BeachMan · Post by **BeachMan** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 8:14 am

mbw1024 wrote:Are you in a villa? I might splurge for the in villa chef idea one of these trips. Maybe for our 5 year.
I will be watching this thread for ideas

I'd also say sunset sail but I'm thinking a lot of boats aren't operating at that time of year.

Definitely considering this option.

BeachMan · Post by **BeachMan** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 8:15 am

b-as-u-r wrote:How about an overnight on Jost with a picnic on the beach. Early congratulations on the anniversary. I'm sure whatever you decide, it'll be perfect. Ali~

Thanks, we are going to Jost on a day sail...but if the other options don't line up this is a great suggestion.

BeachMan · Post by **BeachMan** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 8:16 am

bevm wrote:A couple's massage is awesome! Barb and Cary are the best! We use them every year..
http://stjohnlinks.com/Local/MassageStJohn/index.htm

Already got this one covered...Barb and Cary aren't available but we are getting massages on our first full day on island.

BeachMan · Post by **BeachMan** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 8:17 am

South Shore Villa wrote:How about dinner at Caneel Bay's Wine Room - Located within the walls of an 18th-century plantation house.

http://www.caneelbay.com/dine2.cfm

Congratulations!

Thanks, checking on availability.

TropicalFocus · Post by **TropicalFocus** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 8:37 am

Hi BeacnMan - I have shot photos to record/print memories of many an anniversery. Recent shoots of things guys have done include: a private dinner in the ruins at Caneel, a private sunset sail for 2, serving her a simple champagne lunch in the water and most romantic of all - renewing your wedding vows. Every wife wants a vow renewal whether she admits it or not. I'm planning on a shopping trip to look for new wedding rings after 20 years to last the next 20 years.

liamsaunt · Post by **liamsaunt** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 8:58 am

Another Caneel option, you can have a private dinner right on the beach! They surround the table with tiki torches and flowers--you are right on the water's edge. It looks really romantic. I like this option better than the ruins, but I am weird that way.

BeachMan · Post by **BeachMan** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 9:24 am

FYI, my reply from Caneel:

"Due to the fact of season and occupancy, right now we are unsure what restaurants will be open in October.
What I will suggest is when you arrive come to the Concierge Desk and we will know by that time what restaurant will be open."

mbw1024 · Post by **mbw1024** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 9:39 am

now that you mention it when we were there in early Oct. Equator was open but I don't know if other things were. The Turtle House (do I have that name right?) was closed for sure but I don't know if any of those sevices on the beach etc were available.

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