USVI-On-Line

michigan girls wrote:The drive to the north shore beaches is an easy one in my opinion, but maybe maybe years of rural driving in snowy Michigan has jaded my perception of "easy driving".

True, it's all a matter of perspective. I live in a state where you can see the weather approaching 50 miles away, and roads run so straight that people give directions in terms of compass points ("turn north," rather than "turn right"). So those corkscrew roads on St. John are pretty startling. Actually, I think they're fun, just not what I'm used to. And, as you point out, at least they're not icy.

I personally love the drive from Coral Bay to wherever and back. Even the switchbacks are fun. Gets the old heart racing for a bit. Can I do it? Can I make it? Sure I can, hang on tight cause here we gooooooo.

Check out the Ajax Peak or Upper Carolina areas! Close to Coral Bay with great views and convenient to beaches!

dreamshark wrote:Something to consider if you're planning to take that route - how do you feel about mountain driving? The trip from Coral Bay to Maho Beach is just a few miles, but involves at least 600 feet of elevation in the middle.

Well..We went to Colorado this summer and went over Independence Pass, elevation 12,000 feet. So hopefully we will be fine at 600 ft We have been to Tortola, St. John, etc before so we are familiar with the switchbacks, etc.

Check out the Ajax Peak or Upper Carolina areas! Close to Coral Bay with great views and convenient to beaches!

That's where the villa I am leaning towards is...so I guess I just need to go with it and be done with the search..