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Newbie Hello
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:54 pm
by TrvlJohn
Just wanted to introduce myself. My wife and I have visited St. John several times as day trippers from cruise ships and have always thought that our day on St. John was the best day of the cruise, so this year we are giving up the cruise thing and spending 10 days on St. John. We have booked a small apt in Coral Bay from May 20-30. I am sure I will have lots of questions. I have already read many posts while researching for this trip and I thank you for the help so far...
Let the countdown begin!
John
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 8:03 pm
by California Girl
Welcome to the forum! You've found the best place on Earth to get the answers to all your questions! But beware! It's very addictive! 
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 8:04 pm
by mbw1024
welcome
I will be there the same time!
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 8:28 pm
by Jo Ann - VA
Ditto what mbw1024 said. 
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 8:30 pm
by mahojim
Welcome!
I'm thrilled for your first full trip to STJ!
Ask away, lots of smart folks here!
Smiles-
MJ
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 9:23 pm
by ifloat
Welcome to the forum. Where will you be staying? Details!
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 9:44 pm
by TrvlJohn
Thanks for the warm welcome.
We are staying at the Crow's Nest in Coral Bay. It is the top floor of the Town and Country building. It is right across the street from Skinny's. I have read enough about Skinny's to know that I will be spending at least a little bit of time there.
I read many good things about the apt. on this forum and others.
I am having a hard time deciding what to do about a Jeep Rental. It seems there are very good and very bad reviews for every agency. I would ask you all for your insight, but it has been written about here over and over...there does not seem to be a clear-cut winner
Thanks again for the welcome...all advice is welcome and appreciated.
thanks
John
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 9:53 pm
by Sun4MySoul
Welcome to the Forum from a fellow NCer! I'm also on island at the same time....its a great time of year to visit! You have a great location...convenient to everything in Coral Bay and no steep driveway to worry about!
Fire away with your questions!
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:16 pm
by chicagoans
Welcome! You will have fun here and get some great info. Time for ticker!
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 5:46 am
by cptnkirk
Welcome newbie your going to love St John. We are on island the same time
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:55 am
by Greenskeeper
Welcome. This is a great place for trip planning.
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 7:44 am
by psufan
Welcome to the forum. We will be on the island at the same time as well. Beach Bar on 5/24??
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 8:04 am
by samoka
Welcome to the forum and lucky you - Coral Bay is awesome - you will love it - samoka
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 9:13 am
by TrvlJohn
Beach Bar on the 24th sounds great.
Question: If our flight is arriving at 3:30 and we do carry-on only, do you think we can make it to the island by 5:00 PM? Do you think we can make the 4:00 ferry from downtown if the flight is on time? I don't think we can make the 4:00 ferry from Red Hook, but I was thinking we could make the 4:00 from downtown. How long does the downtown ferry take to get to stj? I have only taken the Red Hook ferry in the past.
I am trying to decide when to pick up the Jeep (if i can decide who to rent from
) I might just wait until the next morning to pick up the jeep.
thanks
John
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 9:45 am
by Pianogrl
Welcome to this forum....great info, great people, fun time to share in planning your trip...but VERY addictive.
Enjoy your planning!