First Trip "Must Dos"

cthelz · Post by **cthelz** » Wed May 16, 2007 11:05 am

My fiance and I are traveling to STJ next month for our honeymoon. Any "must do" activities for us first-timers?? We will be on this island for 10 days, and are looking to do a little relaxing, some partying and lots of exploring. Thanks in advance for your help!!

PA Girl · Post by **PA Girl** » Wed May 16, 2007 11:20 am

congrats! Where are you staying? I assume you are renting a Jeep?

waterguy · Post by **waterguy** » Wed May 16, 2007 11:31 am

I'd call the park service and take there reef bay hike. Miss lucys for sunday brunch.

mbw1024 · Post by **mbw1024** » Wed May 16, 2007 11:33 am

congrats to you. we spent our honeymoon there last year. things to do? get in your jeep and stop as often as you get the urge! have fun!

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Wed May 16, 2007 12:12 pm

I would urge you to take a look at the trip reports posted over the past few weeks. They've pretty much incorporated all of the "must do's".

But for good measure don't forget to go to Skinny Legs for lunch.

MOst folks also enjoy renting a Dinghy for the day of beach hopping.

augie · Post by **augie** » Wed May 16, 2007 1:22 pm

Since we're still in the planning stages ( OK - confession time - I think I completed the planning months ago and we're really in the "waiting stage" )for our first multi-day/overnight stay, here's what I've decided the "must-do's" are:

1 - Get there.

2 - Have a good attitude, embrace island time, and be as nice as possible to everyone there.

3 - Have a good idea of all of the different options available (reading this board, and some of the recommended books will help in this area).

4 - Realize that at least one of the things I'd like to do, and at least one of the places I want to visit, will probably be unavailable/impractical for one reason or another, and when that occurs, refer to #2.

5 - Take the time to just enjoy being there in the midst of all of that beauty.

6 - Take the time to just enjoy being there in the company of my wife, with time to enjoy STJ, each other, and the freedom to relax.

7 - Relax.

8 - Have fun.

9 - Leave.

10 - Make plans to come back.

flip-flop · Post by **flip-flop** » Wed May 16, 2007 1:24 pm

My favs...

* Francis or Maho Beach
* Vie's for garlic chicken and tarts
* Uncle Joes for takeout bbq (though some think Candy's (?) is better
* Day trip over to the BVI if its in your budget, as it always the most fun, memorable thing we do
* Take a good drive all over the east end. We didn't do this on our first trip and really have enjoyed it every trip since

The list could go on forever but there are a few options...

Steve S · Post by **Steve S** » Wed May 16, 2007 1:33 pm

If you snorkel,you should try to do Waterlemon Cay the hike to and the swim will present you with a plate full of memories... and afterword there's nothing quite as relaxing as sitting on the beach in Francis Bay watching the sun slowly drop in the sky.

Also, please try to strike up conversations with people you meet as you are out and about, you'll find your soul slowly becoming glued to the island like many of us on this board.

chrisn · Post by **chrisn** » Wed May 16, 2007 1:45 pm

Here's a couple more...

Hike over to Honeymoon and Solomon beaches.
Rent a dinghy and explore the North Shore

I also recommend a day in the BVI's.

Rob7 · Post by **Rob7** » Wed May 16, 2007 1:47 pm

Happy Hour at Woody's is a must at least once

mrsb · Post by **mrsb** » Wed May 16, 2007 3:44 pm

Go to Trunk Bay, check to see when cruise ships are in and maybe go on a day that they are not.

Have a smoothie or many. There are a couple places that do smoothies. We like Thomas' stand in Cruz bay.

Try Sun Dog Cafe/Gecko Gazebo in Mongoose Junction for drinks and reasonably priced food.

Take a drive around the island-stop and take pics of goats, donkeys, cows, deer etc.

Happy hour(s)

You'll have a great time no matter what you do. Just don't try to do it all at once.

nothintolose · Post by **nothintolose** » Wed May 16, 2007 4:10 pm

My only recommendation is to take the first day and drive the island all the way to the East End and over to at least Salt Pond Bay and all around the rest of the island so you can get a feel for how different it is.

We do it the first day every trip and usually stop at Skinny's for lunch.

Bring your bathing suit when you do it, a camera, and an ice chest in the back seat

nothintolose

p.s. stop at the Smoothie Truck on the way home.

Tina · Post by **Tina** » Wed May 16, 2007 6:32 pm

Rent a car and drive the North Shore road, stopping at all the overlooks and checking out all the beaches on the way around. It's really breathtaking.

traceysj · Post by **traceysj** » Wed May 16, 2007 7:01 pm

Drive to Coral Bay.

Go to Skinny Legs and have a burger.

Have many drinks.

Relax in your villa's pool.

MrsCARolph · Post by **MrsCARolph** » Wed May 16, 2007 7:09 pm

Rob7 wrote:Happy Hour at Woody's is a must at least once

Anyone know exactly what the hours of Happy Hour are?

This is a great thread for us STJ virgins, if you will. Thanks for the advice!

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