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Iowa
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Joined: January 3, 2007 12:05 pm
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Re: Orion's hill villa

We felt the same way Samantha. We didn't realize that the owners' home would be a stone's throw (a long throw) away until we arrived on island. We a...

17 years ago
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Re: October Weather?

Hi Ann, If my memory serves me right, it is October and November that technically have the most rainfall. However, in my experience, and from wh...

17 years ago
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Re: what to wear in evenings

Not a silly question at all Lisab. =) Our trips to St. John have been in the months of July, August, November, and February. I personally never...

17 years ago
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Re: last minute travel deals

No, not really. ha ha! =) I guess the style of the USVI/BVIs doesn't really lend itself to the standard resort/all-inclusive/travel deal sort of se...

17 years ago
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Re: Time frame

Hi bucaluca3, I, of course, agree with everything that has already been said. Once, when we were feeling especially efficient, we split up. One...

17 years ago
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Re: Orion's hill villa

Hi Samantha, We stayed at Orion's Hill in November '06. The pool was a bit chilly due to it being high on the mountain. We didn't use it becaus...

17 years ago
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Re: Trip report STJ- 4/8-4/14

Great trip report! I loved reading it! Made me want to drop everything and head to the airport! =) Not to dwell on the negative, but if the Oc...

17 years ago
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Re: Iowans?

Hi Iowans! We are also dying to know what lizardlover's #1 favorite Caribbean destination is! We are from Cedar Rapids. Favorites: St....

17 years ago
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Re: Trip Report March 1-8, 2007 - Story Time...

Great report! Thanks also for the Crow's Nest info...my husband wants to stay there this summer. Jewelry questions...I have been considering rep...

17 years ago
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Re: A Q for villa people and VI homeowners

Jill, PINK PAPAYA! That has to be it. On the way into the Lime Inn, right? That's a great store! Blu...love the toilet seat! And your bl...

17 years ago
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Re: A Q for villa people and VI homeowners

I just happened to be shopping again (oops) and ran across these: From Pier 1 -- Island Canopy Mosquito Net on sale for $23.83: {110492}/spec...

17 years ago
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Re: A Q for villa people and VI homeowners

Hi Bluwater, I'm so glad you asked this question! I hope to get some ideas too. I don't get to decorate a villa in the islands, but I am decora...

17 years ago
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Re: accommodation help!

No worries susanq! You'll do fine -- you have plenty of time. You know what the Rolling Stones say...you can't always get what you want, but if you ...

17 years ago
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Re: *Cruz Views or Battery Hill? Help!*

We took a look around Cruz Views when we visited in February. If you take Centerline Rd (left of the Texaco), you go straight up the hill past the Te...

17 years ago
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Re: Do you tan before you go?

Hi IA Joe, You are right...there are many intelligent, opinionated people using this board. It is great! I acknowledge: tanning/too much s...

17 years ago
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Re: Tiger shark (8-10 feet) seen at Jumbie Bay

Seddy Callwood on Jost Van Dyke reminded us in November, after my son had been stung by either a jelly fish or Portuguese Man-of-War in front of his b...

17 years ago
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Re: Help Villa choice STJ- family 4?

Hi Michelle, Orion's Hill is a nice villa with bedrooms in the same building, in a gated area with the owners close by. Large pool, gorgeous views ...

17 years ago
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Re: So, What Food Do You Bring?

Hi IA Joe, There are many strong opinions about the food thing! Here's mine: we like to bring some meat to grill. We bring something like 4 chick...

17 years ago
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Re: What is the name of this restaurant on STJ?

We liked the margs at Margarita Phil's and the food was ok, but the waitress we had last time was borderline mean! ha ha! We all sat quietly and tri...

17 years ago
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Re: Photos from years ago...

Bluwater, That would be great of you! We'd love the opportunity to see them. 🙂

17 years ago
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