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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: Driving Distances STJ

If you are planning on 3 days on STJ and want a really nice hike, look into the parks department Reef Bay hike. They drive you from Cruz to the trail ...

20 years ago
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Re: Driving Distances STJ

Not familiar with Teva brand, but a good quality runnung shoe will be fine. Make sure you carry water and use sun screen while hiking.

20 years ago
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Re: Driving Distances STJ

Drive time from Cruz to Coral is ~30-45 minutes depending upon your driving habits and desire to constantly stop and say 'wow'. Coral Bay to Maho is ~...

21 years ago
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Re: St. John for the day? Suggestions?

Unless someone is going to sit out and watch your 2 year old while the other snorkels, you should limit your visit to sightseeing (beautiful beaches),...

21 years ago
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Re: Help! Ferry question

Deb We used Bunker Hill. It is 3 blocks from the CA to STJ ferry so about 5 - 10 minute taxi to airport. Clean, relatively inexpensive, nothing t...

21 years ago
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Re: airlines question

Bear in mind you are very limited to what any airline wants to give you when using FF miles. Actually, it has been my experience that Continental is m...

21 years ago
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Re: airlines question

The 35,000 is from initial to destination airport (i.e. IAH to STT) so you should not be charged additinal miles uness you ask to stay in SJU for awhi...

21 years ago
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Re: Best Time for Trunk Bay

We got there around 8:30 AM and left ~ 9:30 when the 'crowds' started to arrive. We then stopped back in after 4:30 PM (crowds return to STT) on the r...

21 years ago
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Re: airlines question

We flew Cape Air usinf FF miles on Continental from Houston. They are a partner so I would press for them unless They may not have any FF seats on the...

21 years ago
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Re: grand buffett at cannel bay

I also hail form the State of Confusion and rely on trips to STJ to clear my mind.

21 years ago
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Re: grand buffett at cannel bay

Wes I am afraid you have me confused with Chris Cody, who is the chef at Chloe & Bernards on the Westin property. He is a frequent participant to ...

21 years ago
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Re: grand buffett at cannel bay

And by all means...save room for dessert!

21 years ago
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Re: Villa with A/C

Breezes are not as prevalent on the west side so it will depend upon specific location. Casa Contant appears to be higher up the hill and has a lot of...

21 years ago
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Re: Villa with A/C

It really depends upon location of the villa relative to trade wind breezes and your comfort level with warm and humid weather. We are from Houston so...

21 years ago
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Re: Help! Ferry question

Emerald Beach Best Western on Airport Road. Can't get closer.

21 years ago
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Re: One Day Jeep Rental - STJ

Sunday may be an issue. Try Friday and if they don't have anything for Friday, they may have something for Saturday.

21 years ago
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Re: 1st timer needs help

I can't provide specific comments on your list but Wes has a good idea to get local answers to questions you probably haven't thought of yet. Before...

21 years ago
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Re: Best STJ beach off the beaten path

You can visit all witihn a day easy. Wes is correct that Salt Pond is a good spot. Don't stay along shore but work your way along the western side. Si...

21 years ago
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Re: One Day Jeep Rental - STJ

I believe they all will want you to book for 3 day minimum. If you are only visiting STJ for the day, perhaps renting on STT and taking ferry over is ...

21 years ago
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Re: St. Thomas hotel for one night

Bunker Hill Hotel worked for us when we had to spend the night on STT waiting for villa on STJ. It was clean and the price was right. 3 blocks from th...

21 years ago
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