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Pre trip report
Pre trip report
Three weeks to go!!! A little background. There are 10 of us going on this trip, staying in 2 villas (Cara Mia and Golden Dragon). There's me (aka Julie, the Cruise Director 
). My darling daughter (L - 16), my sweet boyfriend Tom (his first time!), my best friend Tom (I know, confusing, isn't it), 2 cousins from California (Pete and Lisa), 1 cousin from Ohio (Ei) and good friends Stevie and Annette with her daughter Chrissie, who is 18. I have a brother who lives on STJ so this is going to be a wonderful family reunion.
We are all arriving within 2 hours of each other. The first wave (S, A & C) arrive at 12:15. They have never been to STJ, so I am having them grab a taxi to the Emerald Beach Hotel to enjoy a bite of lunch on the beach. The second wave (the California kids) land at 1:15. Me, the two Toms and Lauren bring up the rear at 2:30. (Cousin from Ohio arrives on Monday). We'll pick up the 2 Blazers I have reserved at Avis, pick up the folks at Emerald Beach and head to Red Hook. I know - sounds more like a military operation than a vacation.
I am placing an order with Mixology Warehouse for delivery of libations. My brother has graciously offered to stock the villa with some snacks and breakfast food so we can proceed directly to blender drinks and pool lounging upon arrival. (One of my favorite moments on STJ vacations is that first dip in the pool, washing away the last vestiges of the "real world").
Sunset drinks and dinner the first night at Zozos.
Boat trip booked with Born to Rhumb on Monday.
Let the limin begin!!
Two questions - I have some vouchers for Avis. Has anyone ever used them in STT? Second, Steve would like an in villa massage (who wouldn't?). Any recommendations?
). My darling daughter (L - 16), my sweet boyfriend Tom (his first time!), my best friend Tom (I know, confusing, isn't it), 2 cousins from California (Pete and Lisa), 1 cousin from Ohio (Ei) and good friends Stevie and Annette with her daughter Chrissie, who is 18. I have a brother who lives on STJ so this is going to be a wonderful family reunion. We are all arriving within 2 hours of each other. The first wave (S, A & C) arrive at 12:15. They have never been to STJ, so I am having them grab a taxi to the Emerald Beach Hotel to enjoy a bite of lunch on the beach. The second wave (the California kids) land at 1:15. Me, the two Toms and Lauren bring up the rear at 2:30. (Cousin from Ohio arrives on Monday). We'll pick up the 2 Blazers I have reserved at Avis, pick up the folks at Emerald Beach and head to Red Hook. I know - sounds more like a military operation than a vacation.
I am placing an order with Mixology Warehouse for delivery of libations. My brother has graciously offered to stock the villa with some snacks and breakfast food so we can proceed directly to blender drinks and pool lounging upon arrival. (One of my favorite moments on STJ vacations is that first dip in the pool, washing away the last vestiges of the "real world").
Sunset drinks and dinner the first night at Zozos.
Boat trip booked with Born to Rhumb on Monday.
Let the limin begin!!
Two questions - I have some vouchers for Avis. Has anyone ever used them in STT? Second, Steve would like an in villa massage (who wouldn't?). Any recommendations?
Paula
Yes by all means take you laptop for real time reports. Hey, all those spring trip reports will really be great for those of us who have to wait longer for our trip (ours is June 7-30). It will be fun to have some newbies in your group plus your on-island brother who can give you the inside scoop on everything. Sounds like a ton of fun for all!! 