http://www.vinow.com/community/ 416-351 http://www.vinow.com/community/component/content/article/34/416-duggans-reef.html Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:50:26 -0400 448-350 http://www.vinow.com/community/component/content/article/34/448-villa-morales.html Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:32:51 -0400 44-346 http://www.vinow.com/community/component/content/article/25/44-magens-bay.html We are staying right on Magen's Bay so we have been to the actual Park beach often. I think it is like anything- sometimes it is more perfect than others. We have been to beaches all over and as far as the sand and water quality goes- it ranks with pretty much any of the mile long beaches- lovely. The set up is great for children- We have three- You can get food and they have waitresses who will wait on you while they play in the sand. A nice break for the parents. Be aware that you pay to get in and then you also pay for all the amenities. But they have anything you could need. Chairs are $5 a day and rafts are $10 a day- that sort of thing. A slice of really decent pizza is only $3 and they even have a really good salad selection. I can't really tell you much about the bathrooms- I have yet to find one that is awesome at any public beach, sadly. Or any resort beach accessed bathroom-just part of it. The best thing about the beach is just the beauty of the water and the absolute lack of feeling creeped at anything in it. That being said- snorkel somewhere else-but we take the masks and see little fun things so it is not boring. The kids love it. The cruise ship thing is what it is- it is keeping the USVI places going. And all beaches, really, will have some cruise ship people. The boat folks are all really nice and having a fun day so even when ships are in and more people are there you can always get a chair and a nice place to sit in the shade. Since we have gone more than 4 times, I think a lot depends on the day (attitude s also key), but we have yet to have a bad time and I spend a lot of time just looking at the view and the amazing water color. The little gift/convenience shop is typically resort expensive but you can get sunscreen, swimsuits, anything you need. It has been Crazy windy this whole week and Magen's just stays calm and easy to be in. My one thing I have noticed is the staff at the restaurant just seems a little over it-civil but not super thrilled. Sure, you can imagine it is not easy to deal with, but that is one place some improvement could be made to make it even better. Overall- I think if you visit St Thomas and don't visit , it would be a shame. ]]> Sat, 10 Mar 2012 12:38:50 -0400 49-343 http://www.vinow.com/community/component/content/article/25/49-sapphire-beach.html Sapphire Beach Resort & Marina is my favorite place to stay. The beach is great. You are right on the beach!! I wish they still had the main bar & restaurant ( along with the one at the pool too). But, it is still by far, my favorite place to stay. ]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:25:00 -0400 489-342 http://www.vinow.com/community/component/content/article/28/489-reef-bay-cottage.html Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:09:55 -0400 367-341 http://www.vinow.com/community/component/content/article/31/367-big-blue-vi-powerboat-excursions.html Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:54:50 -0400 53-340 http://www.vinow.com/community/component/content/article/25/53-brewers-bay.html This beach is wonderful, its quiet, not to many people. Its clean, the waters are clear. Great place to take children. Waters are shallow and mellow. We loved it there, and there is a mobile food van in the parking lot that has yummy local foods. ]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 23:02:02 -0400 488-339 http://www.vinow.com/community/component/content/article/35/488-chez-le-caribe.html Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:57:34 -0400 54-338 http://www.vinow.com/community/component/content/article/25/54-cowpet-bay.html Beautiful little bay with one exception. Dogs, although the condo's do not allow dogs, the beach is an all together different issue. Watch where your walking or you might step in something awful! ]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:33:52 -0400 408-337 http://www.vinow.com/community/component/content/article/30/408-great-lameshur.html Yes,it is rocky on the beach but the underwater life is "Great". Try the left side of the bay for the best coral and sea life. ]]> Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:24:18 -0400