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Lori F

Lori F
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Joined: February 27, 2005 8:39 am
Topics: 8 / Replies: 60
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Re: westin with kids????

We own a couple of timeshare weeks at the Westin (3 bedroom pool villas), so that explains why we stay there. You might want to check into renting a ...

16 years ago
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Re: Westin Villa Questions

A good source for condiments, etc that you may want to look into is Minimus.biz. They sell little packets of just about everything. We've frequently...

16 years ago
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Re: Westin St John Thanksgiving 2008

Do you have a Virgin Grand (pool villa) or Bay Vista villa? We're going to be there during that time period and own a VG pool villa but had to book ...

16 years ago
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Re: Has anyone been to the Westin St. John lately?

In case most of you didn't know, it's always cheaper to rent through an owner than through the Westin. At least 40% in most cases. The new Bay Vista...

16 years ago
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Re: Has anyone been to the Westin St. John lately?

Hi, we've been owners at the WSJ for almost 10 years now. We own 2 weeks in the 3 bedroom pool villas. We're happy, generally, with Starwood, but th...

16 years ago
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Re: Marriott Timeshare Presentation ?

If you truly are interested in timeshares, there's a great site with very informed, helpful contributors - Timeshare Users Group (TUG2.net). There is...

17 years ago
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Re: car vs. jeep / st.john

The web-site On-Stjohn.com has a series of six videos of the North Shore road shot with their "Jeep" Cam; one of which includes a switchback on a rain...

17 years ago
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Re: westin villa rentals st john

Try TUG2.net, Redweek.com, and Vacationtimesharerentals.com. Lots of Westin owners advertise there. As far as air fare, it really depends on w...

17 years ago
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Re: Rental Car to St. John or Hotel transport and Taxis

Why don't you just rent a car in STJ? We always stay at the Westin, use their transfer service (we have a small child and it is tremendously convenie...

17 years ago
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Re: Verizon coverage - STT and STJ

While there May 5-12 our Verizon phones had coverage in Cruz Bay and the Westin. Didn't even try them farther out on the island, though. Our friend'...

17 years ago
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Re: Airline flights, delays, and other hassles

Don't blame it all on the airport, although I agree it's a disgrace. We flew home on the 4:05 flight from STT to Charlotte on 5/12, it took off relat...

17 years ago
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Re: Early bird warning!

NWA only has direct flights to STT on Saturdays mid-Jan thru the end of April. I've been lobbying hard for several years for more flights as we alway...

17 years ago
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Re: 23 Days to go and question re: BVI Day Trip

We chartered a boat with Ocean Runners on our recent trip (May 5-12) for a day trip to BVI. Capt. Joel was wonderful with the 5 and 6 year olds on ou...

17 years ago
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Re: Bring liquor back

I took a small roll of bubble wrap ($2.99 at Target) with me. I wrapped our Cruzan up in it and put it in our checked bag surrounded by beach towels....

17 years ago
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Re: St. John timeshares

We've owned at Westin St John for 7 years (3 bed private pool villa) and bought another unit last year. If you'd like to email me, I'd be happy to an...

17 years ago
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Re: Question for y'all. In the past 5 years....

I went down in 1999 on what was supposed to be a vacation with 2 other couples. At the last minute, one couple was transferred, my husband had to go ...

18 years ago
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Re: compact, light and sturdy way to pack lotion, sauce, and powder etc.... ?

Another way to go is to buy some of your items in small sizes - ie. small bottles/packets of balsamic vinegar, ketchup and other condiments, as well a...

18 years ago
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Re: First Timers

Cindy: Are you staying at the resort or in one of the timeshare villas? Either way, I highly recommend renting a car for the time you're there s...

18 years ago
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Re: Renting Jeep in St Thomas vs. St. John

We've always had relatively new vehicles (usually with under 2,000 miles) when we've rented on St John. We always rent from O'Connor's. I don't know...

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

I always consider it a compliment when I'm asked "Did you just get here?" after having been on island a week and I'm still fair/not burned. There's n...

18 years ago
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