Can I walk?

[arenee]

We will be spending our first night on St. Thomas before heading over to St. John. We are looking at possibly staying at the Best Western Emerald Inn for the convenience factor. Does anyone know if you can walk to the hotel from the airport? We have passed the hotel several times going to the airport. It seems (at least in my head) too close to actually take a taxi? Anyone have any firsthand knowledge? We will have 2 kids with us ages 10 & 7 who are seasoned travelers and can hold their own w/ luggage, carry ons etc. Any input would be great. Thanks in advance.

[mbw1024]

you know this is something I have always wondered. It does seem close but I also don't see me schlepping my luggage down the street if I don't have to! LOL

[lavender]

I think you conceivably could but why? There is no distance too short to take a cab. I would not in a million years schlep luggage and two kids to a hotel that is a short cab ride away. You are on vacation - don't add a complication you don't need. Get off the plane, have a rum punch, gather your luggage and cheerfully request a cab. There won't be any hassle and you will be safe and at your hotel in a heartbeat.

[ms411]

It is walkable, but there is NO SHADE the entire distance, so it can be extremely hot. I've seen a few people walking with one roller bag (I've never done it with luggage), and they don't look too happy by the time they reach the Best Western. I would only attempt it if my flight comes in very early morning or early evening when it's a bit cooler.

[arenee]

Thanks everyone. It must be farther away than I thought. In my head I am picturing it basically right there at the airport. I was thinking a taxi wouldn't even take us there it was so close. Thanks for all your replies.

[sailorgirl]

There is a hotel right outside the airport, and its a Best Estern, but its not Emerald Beach. I would say Emerald Beach is about 1/4 - 1/2 mile from the terminal.

[California Girl]

The Best Western Carib is the one right next to the airport. I've heard it's nice, but nowhere near as nice as the Best Western Emerald Beach. Emerald Beach always gets very positive feedback on this forum. It's not that far from the airport, but I don't think I'd want to walk it.

[Ron in South Texas]

We walked from the BW Carib Beach to the airport. but we drove to the BW Emerald Beach. The Emerald Beach is at the end of the runway...so it's pretty close to a mile back to the terminal. If you're not used to the heat and humidity, it would be a pretty brutal walk hauling luggage. They had a shuttle to the airport last summer. I would assume that it still runs. I don't remember if there was a fee or I just tipped the driver. BTW,IMO, the Emerald Beach is a whole lot nicer than the Carib Beach.