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Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 8:15 pm
by LMG
Honeymoon.
There's just something about the sand there that, in my mind, is like no where else on St. John or even in the world. I could be delusional about this, but I'm okay with that.
Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 8:17 pm
by mbw1024
LMG wrote:Honeymoon.
There's just something about the sand there that, in my mind, is like no where else on St. John or even in the world. I could be delusional about this, but I'm okay with that.
you are not delusional about that.
Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 8:49 pm
by Bun55
Love Francis!!
Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 9:19 pm
by Bob & Anita
Salomon
Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 9:23 pm
by FinsUp
Maho for us. Great beach for children.
Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 9:29 pm
by Mary L
Gibney and Salomon
Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 9:45 pm
by cypressgirl
After giving this much thought, I have to say........I agree with all of you.
Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 9:49 pm
by cptnkirk
Salomon for us, but the hike sucks cause we like to bring the villa with us
So for easy and beautiful with great snorkeling I vote Hawksnest as a very close second, love the view looking towards Gibney. Oh crap I can't just pick two
Trunk far left when the tides right we get our own private beach down by the rocks. That view and surrondings are tough one to beat, it was absulutely perfect our last visit there.
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 8:20 am
by piscesgirl0314
I love Trunk...I know its sometimes a little crowded...but its NOTHING like some of the beaches around here...so...it doesn't bother us much....
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 9:35 am
by liamsaunt
I love them all!
Gibney, Cinnamon, and Francis have a slight edge though.
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 9:48 am
by Chet
hmmmm...favorite beach? The paradox of choice.
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 10:10 am
by Gromit
Oddly enough my fave is now Salt Pond although that climb back up the hill is a BITCH.
Reasons:
1) I feel like I am driving to the end of the earth when we go there.
2) Excellent snorkeling off the left hand side (facing out to sea) and around the point.
3) Decent sized beach with little spots to get out of the way -- also picnic tables.
4) Drunk bay hike
5) Unusual beauty of the actual Salt Pond
6) Donkeys lay on the beach
and MOST importantly...
7)the Tourist Trap is right near there so we can stop and grab a late lunch before heading out to the villa.
PS -- the hike back up the hill is not for the faint of heart. You gotta want to go.
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 10:17 am
by 2Feathers
Diana2 wrote:It's kind like chosing which one of your children is you favorite! My favorite(s) are: Salomon, Gibney, Francis, Maho, Vie's, Salt Pond, Lameshur, Jumbie, Cinnamon, Trunk, Hawksnest and a couple of others
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LOL... I liken it to choosing my favorite Ben & Jerry's ice cream:
Sometimes I'm in the mood for something smooth and easy, like "Cherries Garcia" (Hawksnest, Gibney, Francis or Maho).
And sometimes I crave a little more adventure and go with "Chunky Monkey" (Salomon, Honeymoon, Salt Pond, Waterlemon).
Then there are the days when I just have to have it all, and I get me some "Everything But The..." (Trunk, Cinnamon).
It seems like a tough decision at the time, but whichever way you go, its all good!
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 2:34 pm
by crasherino
Gromit wrote:
PS -- the hike back up the hill is not for the faint of heart. You gotta want to go.
I wish I knew this before I took my wife there when she was about 5 months pregnant.
She wasn't so happy about that walk. I was a bit concerned myself.
The good news - our son is 2 yrs old now and awesome (no ill effects). The bad news: my wife doesn't want to go back to Salt Pond.
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 2:39 pm
by Gromit
Crasherino-- The thing is the hill itself is OK except that the heat, humidity and the sun really make this a lot tougher ont he way back up.
I just bring water, minimal crap and take my time.
It really pisses me off thoguh to see the little ones racing upt he hill like it's NOTHING.