The US Virgin Islands Best Guide

Chris at Work

Chris at Work
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Joined: January 21, 2005 10:25 am
Topics: 25 / Replies: 1113
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Re: Weather

The best you can hope for anywhere is a 5 day forcast (unless you believe in the Farmers Almanac :)). As you said, you'll be there anyway but if you r...

20 years ago
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Re: Caneel Bay - snorkeling?

Caneel Bay does not have very good snorkeling. If you are staying at the resort, take the walk to Honeymoon as suggested but make sure you rent a car ...

20 years ago
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Re: St. John Trip Report

Glad to hear you spotted turtles. Many go out into the 'center' of Francis but I always consider that Maho by the time you get there. Head for Fungi P...

20 years ago
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Re: Cinnamon Bay 2 weeks

Make sure you bring Birth Certificates (official, raised seal and all) with photo ID when entering BVI. Coming from Maine, the heat will knock yo...

20 years ago
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Re: Trip report 6-10 thru 6-22 cont.

BBQ better than Texas? From Houston as well...? I think you just broke a state law or something (not that the legislature has done much lately), bu...

20 years ago
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Re: Y'all talk different

This is getting really hard to follow since Yall talk difrent from us here

20 years ago
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Re: St. John Questions

Ellie and Mike Agree with Wes and Bluwater. Rent a car as it is too far to walk and you don't want to sit around waiting for a taxi. Concer...

20 years ago
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Re: Need You Help

You do not need a passport to vist USVI. You will if you want to take atrip to BVI. Use the link "Visitor Info" in the top RH corner of this page to...

20 years ago
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Re: Air travel

As Ron said, lost luggage, etc. is not usually a problem. SJ is not a horrible airport under normal circumstances but that 6 hour layover on the way h...

20 years ago
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Re: Poll : How far in advance do you pack? Arrival Traditions?

Interesting... I really related to Nick's comment "Why do you still have your watch on?" I take mine off on the flight over to 'force' myself int...

20 years ago
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Re: Parade

Not sure what you mean by 'dangerous'. If you mean you might miss the ferry, I believe they run fairly late that night because of the festivities...

20 years ago
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Re: Trip to USVI

Jill If not stuck on beach requirement you can also try the Crystal Palace B & B. They offer free airport transport and are very close to the sh...

20 years ago
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Re: Trip to USVI

Resort on the beach

20 years ago
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Re: Trip to USVI

Jill Bluwater's suggestion meets most of your criteria and he is correct saying you can't readily get everything you're looking for in one locati...

20 years ago
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Re: Charlotte Amalie or Red Hook Ferry?

While we have always used the CA ferry to avoid the longer drive be aware the ferry from RH tends to be a smoother ride. If you suffer from motion sic...

20 years ago
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Re: Location..location

The cruise schedule is normally posted during the last few days of the month. July's schedule should be out on the 28th or 29th next week.

20 years ago
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Re: Location..location

LA You will be renting a car so 80% of the island is available to you. For snorkeling, I prefer Hawksnest, Francis Waterlemon, Salt Pond and the ...

20 years ago
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Re: STT Booked for October

If you have not already arranged one, I strongly suggest a day sail out of Red Hook. You can get a small 6 people max charter or one of the larger 'pa...

20 years ago
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Re: Getting Good Car Rental Rates

I have to agree with Islander...$34/day is a great rate. Can't even get that around here. At those prices, it makes me think more about dealing with t...

20 years ago
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Re: Renting cars for St. John

2 door soft top does not have AC. Open the windows and enjoy the island. I find using AC, while a convenience on some occasions (dress up dinner, e...

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