Greetings from North Carolina, all!

My brother and I will be arriving on STT in two weeks for our very first trip the VI and we're very excited! I have been persuing posts here and have learned a lot, so thank you all for the info.! I hope this doesn't sound too crazy, but I just wanted to throw it out there and see what people feel inclined to share........ You're in the VI for one week. What are your "musts"? (must see, must do, must eat, must drink, must not do, etc.) I know it's broad, but would just love to her how folks might prioritize things.

We are cultural tourists and definitely don't want to isolate ourselves. Also, I am a long time reggae fanatic and my brother is a musician, so we would love to hear tips on where to go to hear live music. And the irony of that? My favorite VI reggae band, Midnite, will be here in NC while I'm down there! LOL.

Many thanks in advance!!!

Here's a no-brainer MUST:
Take the ferry to St. John to visit Cruz Bay, a few of the beaches and the Annaberg Sugar Plantation ruins.

Definitely planning to ferry over to St. John....to see Inner Visions and to enjoy the natural beauty. Thanks os much for the post, shelleyvideo!

You're very welcome!
Check out the video I just posted a few minutes ago from our VI visit last May.



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Will do

I think iggies at bolongo bay has bands sometimes.



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Thanks, speedr!

read my first trip need advise thread for my travels, try a drink cruzan confusion or bbc, eat breakfast at redhook molly malones, i had the big 2 do n added bananas to my pancakes yummy!!!, spend a day on STJ hawksnest*,trunk bay, cinnamon bay or for privacy hike .5 mile to honeymoon or salomon. it costs alot but take new horizon boat ride to the baths, lunch on marina cay, snorkeling, jost - soggy$ bar. kindof expensive but a great time. on st thomas hit magens beach on a day with no or few cruise ships! sapphire beach snorkeling is fun. ENJOY!

Great--thanks so much, dano! Sounds like you had a great time!

If you wanna spend a really nice time and eat great food... try out "Glady's Cafe"!!! Open everyday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
at Royal Dane Mall - West (STT). I really can recommend it!

Have a look at the homepage:
[www.gladyscafe.com]

The link to my video that I posted in an earlier message has disappeared so I'm posting it again.

You must check out Naturallivity (or is it Natural Livity???) Restaurant, Juice Bar and Kulcha Shop which is not too far from The Lutheran Church in town. If there's any reggae music going on on STT, they'll have the scoop. Somebody's been doing some Roots Reggae nights every now and then, so hopefully there'll have one when you're here.

Where are you staying? I'm pretty sure Tickles and Tavern on the Waterfront have open mic nights. Sometimes there's spoken word night at Frenchtown Deli.

Carnival Night on Wed at Iggie's is a MUST. Sammy Watts is the musician, and he is awesome! Maybe he'll do some Bob Marley music, and you'll be blown away! Also Wed night at Paradise Point they have the famous Sunset Party with live music.

You'll definitely want to check out Coki Beach, because they play reggae and soca all day.

If you're coming in two weeks, will you be here on Sunday, April 29? If so, you'll want to go to the Rastafarian Farmers' Market in Bordeaux. It's only once a month, the last Sunday.

Thanks so much, y'all! I really appreciate everyone's help. I've heard about most of these spots and I look forward to exploring! Was definitely planning to check Kulcha Shop to see what's up and I'm VERY happy to know that the Rastas' Market takes place on the last Sunday (the day we're arriving). Have heard about it and seen many beautiful photos--will definitely check it out! Many thanks. Peace

My husband and I are from NC and will be visiting STT week of May 19th, aslo for the first time. Please post any suggestions or recommendations upon your return. Enjoy your trip.

I'll definitely do that, agape. Where in NC??

just so you know 3! cabbies recommended molly malones before i ate there. at the redhook ferry dock info booth check out stthomasthisweek.com & stjohnguidebook.com i really thought hawksnest beach was the best! please don't miss it. cheers! if you like blackened chicken nachos try happy hour at caribbean saloon redhook. $9 but fantastic!!!

shellyvideo, i stayed on sapphire and at night i sat in that pool gazing at the stars with no clouds, one of the best days of my life! the tropical breeze was incredible. which beach had the picnic tables?



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Thanks for taking the time to shoot and edit that beautiful video. We are 5 weeks from a ten day trip to STT and STJ and can hardly wait.

Jim and Mary

"Live is not about surviving the storm, it's about dancing in the rain"

Thanks so much, dano! I really appreciate the info. Hard to believe it's less than two weeks away! We're vegetarian, but I'll definitely share the nachos recommendation with others--I'm sure they're delicious!

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shellyvideo, i stayed on sapphire and at night i sat in that pool gazing at the stars with no clouds, one of the best days of my life! the tropical breeze was incredible. which beach had the picnic tables?

does iggies "bonfire" happen every thurs nite? any chance of getting a dvd copy of your vid shelly? thx

Indian Trail, NC (Charlotte area) and you?

Get your island tour from Aaron Tours and Taxi Service! We laughed and drank A LOT! Lol Have his card for future visits, 340-513-2403.

Agape, I'm in Charlotte.