First Time Stay in Coral Bay 4/24-5/2 Final Report

[cool breeze]

Well it is late thursday and time to head over to Shipwreck for dinner.
<a href="http://s986.photobucket.com/albums/ae34 ... t=ship.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae34 ... y/ship.jpg" border="0" alt="The Landing"></a>
This was our first visit to Shipwreck and it did not disappoint, meal was excellent as was the staff.
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Friday brought with it kind of a "kick back" day with alot of hanging at the villa with a couple of our friends that we made.

<a href="http://s986.photobucket.com/albums/ae34 ... friend.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae34 ... friend.jpg" border="0" alt="Our new friend"></a>
<a href="http://s986.photobucket.com/albums/ae34 ... iguana.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae34 ... iguana.jpg" border="0" alt="Baby Iguana"></a>
The cat was one of the friendliest we have ever encountered, came every day for his fresh ration of tuna and burgers, wish we could have taken him home with us, just a great cat.
<a href="http://s986.photobucket.com/albums/ae34 ... nt=CAT.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae34 ... ay/CAT.jpg" border="0" alt="Our new found friend"></a>
Friday was a huge anticipation day for dinner at Aqua Bistro, we had spent every "Happy Hour" there all week and were teased with mainly appetizers knowing we planned on having dinner there on friday night. All I can say is "WOW" what a spectacular meal, first off can't tell I was totally relaxed by this point, And yes I had enjoyed a few Painkillers before dinner.
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Our favorite place on the Island
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And of course food porn! The best grouper I have ever had.

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Cindy enjoyed the grilled ribeye.
<a href="http://s986.photobucket.com/albums/ae34 ... t=food.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae34 ... y/food.jpg" border="0" alt="Fantastic Rib eye!"></a>
Saturday took a trip over to Mongoose for souvenirs and was welcomed by
<a href="http://s986.photobucket.com/albums/ae34 ... iguana.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae34 ... iguana.jpg" border="0" alt="Mongoose Iguana"></a>
Back to Skinny's later for lunch and a picture from their cove.

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Saturday night we enjoyed our last happy hour at "the hut" as I named it.
<a href="http://s986.photobucket.com/albums/ae34 ... thehut.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae34 ... thehut.jpg" border="0" alt="The &quot;Hut&quot;"></a>
<a href="http://s986.photobucket.com/albums/ae34 ... thehut.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae34 ... thehut.jpg" border="0" alt="Chillin at &quot;The hut&quot;"></a>
Sunday morning a quick stop at Donkey Diner for breakfast.
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After turning in our jeep it was time to head to the Best Western Emerald Beach for the night before our early flight back to New England. This was also a first for us instead of taking the late flight out on sunday which puts us home around 2am we decided to try the stay in STT the night before routine. The resort was very nice. I have included some shots of the overall atmosphere.
<a href="http://s986.photobucket.com/albums/ae34 ... eachbw.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae34 ... eachbw.jpg" border="0" alt="Best Western Tiki Hut"></a>

<a href="http://s986.photobucket.com/albums/ae34 ... beaach.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae34 ... beaach.jpg" border="0" alt="Best Western Emerald"></a>
<a href="http://s986.photobucket.com/albums/ae34 ... iguana.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae34 ... iguana.jpg" border="0" alt="Best Western Iguana"></a>
and a beautiful last shot to end a beautiful week.
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Cannot wait to return in October. Coral Bay is fabulous! Hope you all enjoyed!

[tropicdawg]

Thanks for the trip report and especially the pics of your island pets! We too are daily visitors to Aqua Bistro when on island. I don't know what it is about that round bar facing the bay but there is no place more relaxing to enjoy some shade and something cold to drink.

[CarolJLF]

YES! We just LOVE Coral Bay! It's SO much quieter and prettier.

[EagleRayLover]

glad you had such a good time! maybe we will see you in October!

[Backtotheislands]

Is the hut Aqua Bistro? We are staying in Coral Bay in July and cannot wait!

[stjohnnewbie]

Love it! Thanks for sharing.

[cool breeze]

Is the hut Aqua Bistro? We are staying in Coral Bay in July and cannot wait!

Yes "The Hut" is just the way I referred to the bar at Aqua Bistro. You will certainly enjoy the atmosphere there, all of the bartenders especially Sharon are the best! Have a great vacation.

[toni]

Thanks for posting; we too enjoy having a cat around while we're on island. Makes it more homey or something. We've done the Emerald Beach last night thing too and it works well. Looks like you had a great time-have to start planning the next one!

[cool breeze]

glad you had such a good time! maybe we will see you in October!

Leslie again we are going to miss meeting you and Steve by a couple of weeks . We wanted to experience a Halloween at Skinny's so we actually are going a week later than we usually do. Anyhow one of these trips we will cross paths. Enjoy your October trip!

John

[EagleRayLover]

Leslie again we are going to miss meeting you and Steve by a couple of weeks . We wanted to experience a Halloween at Skinny's so we actually are going a week later than we usually do. Anyhow one of these trips we will cross paths. Enjoy your October trip!

John[/quote]

shucks!! we planned out trip earlier this year as Steve is coaching soccer and needs to be here at home for the season later in October so we will miss halloween, BUT you will have fun at Skinny's - I loved it!! Be creative with your costume!!! and take lots of pictures!