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Just one beach?
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 3:02 pm
by jp
Our group is returning to STJ in 11 days for our second visit. Last year we went to Maho, Francis and Hansen (our favs) and Trunk and Hawksnest. Also snorkeled Waterlemon.
We need sand, some shade and a restroom (no matter how primitive) for the ladies. Leaning to Salt Pond or Little Lameshur for a new experience. Staying nearer to Coral Bay on Mamey Peak.
What beach would you choose and why? Open to any and all suggestions.
thanks, jp
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 3:08 pm
by DELETED
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Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 3:29 pm
by lazylane
Salt Pond and Lameshur both good choices!! No crowds and restrooms at both!
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 3:29 pm
by pjayer
Jorge wrote:Start at Salt Pond. It's clothing optional.
Do sock monkeys wear clothes?
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 3:34 pm
by Steve S
By Hansen Bay I assume you mean Vie's, right?
We did Great Lameshur this year. Stoney beach, but nice snorkeling.
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 3:35 pm
by Pia
Urgh - bathrooms at Saltpond and Lameshur 
- no way Jose
Pia
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 4:10 pm
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Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 4:35 pm
by Pia
On Mamey Peak you will be closest to Maho and Francis than any of the Coral Bay side beaches, but I agree it is always good to try a new beach 
Pia
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 4:38 pm
by JT
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 4:45 pm
by greyhoundmom
Leinster Bay and walk to Waterlemon should definitely be on your list. As far as bathrooms, the start of the walk around Leinster has bathrooms. After that, you're on your own until you walk back out. Great snorkeling around Waterlemon. Just when you think you've walked far enough, beutiful open bay, sandy beach (I recommend a swim at this point), walk around a little further and Waterlemon direcly in front of you. Lots of big rocks to leave your gear on and rockhy entrance into water. Swimming over over to Waterlemon a nice paddle over 25 feet of deeper water. Snorkle from left to right around Waterlemon. Fabulous underwater. Enjoy!
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 5:30 pm
by shoemak38
why is Vie's beach so good?
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 5:34 pm
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Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 8:04 pm
by jectac
Saltpond has very limited shade, if that is a main requirement. Lameshur is rocky with alot of those "prickley" things.
I would stick with Leinster or Vie's.
Just my opinion.
Tracy
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 8:20 pm
by Xislandgirl
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 8:23 pm
by RogerD
I know you said your staying in Coral Bay but if you haven't tried Salomon or Honeymoon I would really like to suggest it. Plus Jumbie is not too bad either.
