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: Hiking STJ

If you have any doubts about your physical condition, I suggest you take the Parks Department trip down Reef Bay trail. The hike back up is the hard p...

20 years ago
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Re: Snorkling for amauteurs . . and more

"No-see-ums" are not really a problem through the day. They tend to be an issue in shady areas, during lulls in tradewind breezes or at dusk. Like a...

20 years ago
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Re: Airport Layover St. Thomas

Ten minutes to downtown Charlotte Amalie by taxi. If you have a large carry on, it probably is more hassle dragging it around than worth going but you...

20 years ago
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Re: Trip Report 4/25 - 4/26

You found the East Side! Most people don't venture past Vie's. I guess they assume the island stops several hundred yards down the road or something. ...

20 years ago
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Re: Weather Concern for May 14 thru 21

'...I have read posts here prior that say not to pay attention to the forecasts..." You're correct sir. Enjoy your trip.

20 years ago
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Re: Car rental opinion needed

Getting from airport to ferry dock in CA is ~$10 and ~10-15 minutes. Longer and more expensive to Red Hook but ferry runs more often. I would think th...

20 years ago
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Re: Points of interest

karrieb had a very good idea if you are both interested in experiencing STJ & STT on a tight budget (I know, $3k use to mean something). The eco tents...

20 years ago
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Re: Points of interest

For your budget, I would suggest you concentrate on STT and STJ. There is certainly enough there for 7 days and BVI, though nice, will hit the bottom ...

20 years ago
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Re: San Juan to St Thomas

Check them out br /> Prices range from $150 - 180 RT

20 years ago
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Re: San Juan to St Thomas

My vote goes to the seaplane on Seaborne. You don't get to take off and land on the water too often and the experience is more unique.

20 years ago
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Re: Car rental opinion needed

Check with your rental agency to see if 4WD is needed to access the villa. You do not ned 4WD, but it does add security feel to driving on some of the...

20 years ago
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Re: Rain Gear???

Leave the raincoats in the closet next to your galoshes and snow shovel! Seriously, when you get wet, you'll have your swimsuit and fins on anyway. ...

20 years ago
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Re: car

You should be able to find a car. It may take several stops, but you'll not have a problem.

20 years ago
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Re: Points of interest

Try this map br /> Peter Bay is just West of Cinnamon Bay on the North Side (between #6 & 7) on the map. Cruz Bay on STJ is best 'explored' rathe...

20 years ago
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Re: St John beach question

The villas in Chocolate Hole face west (beautiful sunsets) and are on somewhat sheltered from breezes by the steep hillside. You will want AC there fo...

20 years ago
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Re: St John beach question

We live in Clear Lake area (anything but) and have to avoid looking at the water around here for several months after each trip to USVI so we don't ge...

20 years ago
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Re: St John beach question

Closest to USVI is Brownsville and it is still a world away.

20 years ago
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Re: St John beach question

'Busy' and crowded are relative terms on STJ. Islander is correct about Trunk in the morning. If there are no cruises in that day, more of the visitor...

20 years ago
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Re: your opinion AC in OCT???

Being from Texas, you will be able to handle the heat! October is not much different from any other time of year. To be honest, it really depends up...

20 years ago
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Re: Cistern Water

This has really gotten out of hand. Don't worry about your family. If there was any chance of them getting sick, you would have seen the effects befor...

20 years ago
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