USVI-On-Line

I think you need a plan when you're going over to STT. If you're going to Charlotte Amalie for very specific shopping, then that's fine. I'm not a shopper and therefore, I stay as far away from CA as possible.

If you want to go over and see the beaches and different sights, then that's a different matter.

What are you going over to STT to do? Ride around, snorkle and eat somewhere?

How about for the day during Carnival? Is that difficult, worthwhile, crushing, perfect?

We were thinking about hitting STT for Carnival on April 28.

Any thoughts?

Cleveland Dave-- All of the above....

The kids will enjoy Magen's. I'd go to Mountaintop
on the way & get a daquiri(virgin or not); great view
& kids will enjoy browsing. Then hit Magen's; lunch is decent there and on way back, park the car & hit
the shopping area as the cruise ship people should be
gone(stores close at 5). Then hit the Greenhouse. The
menu is mainly pub-grub, but the kids will enjoy it
and you can take in the local culture; get a window
table to enjoy the sights. Last ferry over is 6:30
from Red Hook(during the week it will take an hour to
get there from C.A.). If you're not driving, then you
can stay til midnight!
Whatever, enjoy your stay-I'll be there next Thursday!
J.S. Bill

JSBill: I think we will hit Megans and Mountain top but I think we may eat at Hook Line and Sinker. Do you know how it compaires with Greenhouse? Where is it located? I hear the view of the water is really great at HLS.

HLS is in Frenchtown -- driving west on the waterfront it would be the 1st left after town - driving east from the airport it is right at the 1st light AFTER the overhead walking bridge -- compared to Greenhouse it is a friendly family owned dockside local restaurant - way better than a downtown tourist bar.

Hoosier Daddy: I agree with Exit Zero-HLS is more
picturesque than the Greenhouse with better food.
If you want to spend a little time shopping, I would
leave Magen's about 3, park in the big lot east of Ft.Christian, stroll downtown until closing(aro 5PM)
and then head to HLS for dinner. Sounds like a lovely
day! I will be on the island next Thursday(Elysian),
and will be on STJ all day Saturday(at Francis &
Cinnamon & ?), Sunday at Jost, Monday, recovering
from Jost. Your crew shouldn't be hard to spot if
you're in the neighborhood & I'll give a shout!
To Exit Zero: We have an "Exit Zero" a couple of miles from my house: the end of the Garden St. Pwy.
And also a local publication called "Exit Zero" about
Cape May, NJ, happenings! The same??
JSB

I have to agree that between GreenHouse and Hook LIne it is not even close. There is nothing wrong with the Green House but it is a typical bar menu. Hook Line is definately a notch above. Keep in mind they don't start serving dinner until 6:00 I would call ahead and reserve a table by the windows. Nothing quite like the salt air, the Sea Plane spray and the smell of fresh fish. As Scuba Girl said its home.
Jay

Hoosierdaddy, Just wanted to wish you a happy and safe trip. Happy night snorkeling!!! Parafins

Green House is only recommended if you're waiting for the downtown ferry and want a fun happy hour with cheap beer. For that it is perfect.

If you want more than that go with HLS

Thanks for all of the advise. Leaving today for Nashville and flying out in the AM. If I am lucky I may get an on-island trip report.