The US Virgin Islands Best Guide

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Joined: October 6, 2005 11:41 am
Topics: 27 / Replies: 845
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Re: I Shall Not Overcome

P Mooneyham, Virgin Islands taxi prices are regulated, and most drivers have them posted in their cabs. The fare from airport to "town" (regardless of...

19 years ago
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Re: mixed messages

There's a store in NY, SYMS, that has an excellent motto, and I think it should apply to tourism - "An Educated Consumer is Our Best Customer." I...

19 years ago
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Re: 1 day in STT recomendations?

Harley-Davidson riders come here almost every month, and they bring their Harleys and ride the hills, but they have police and local escorts to ensure...

19 years ago
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Re: I Shall Not Overcome

I think your posting is a good example of why boards such as this exist - to help visitors get what they want from their vacation. The taxi rates...

19 years ago
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Re: Scary island Spiders?

I've never seen a spider in my home, though we have LOTS of lizards and mosquitoes in the house. I took a picture of a pretty scary spider I saw the o...

19 years ago
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Re: St. Thomas or St. John Wedding

By all means, go to the govt's tourism page for weddings and honeymoons, and download ALL material offered on the page. The brochure is absolutely fir...

19 years ago
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Re: closest/easiest beach to cruise ships?

The taxi from Havensight to Marriott Frenchman's Reef should be between $4 to $6/pp each way. I talked to someone who works at the Reef today, and the...

19 years ago
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Re: My list of local food to try

Is it in that row of what looks like Dominican bars/restaurants? I've only tried the vegetarian food truck over there (for their sorrel - they're alwa...

19 years ago
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Re: My list of local food to try

Dare we recommend Rootsie-Ital? T's? Don't know that one. "By Nisky?" Can you be more specific, please? Thanks!

19 years ago
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Re: My list of local food to try

Hey, where's the conch in butter sauce?!!!??? That's where you can really appreciate the taste of conch. Conch fritters can be iffy, because you never...

19 years ago
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Re: Male Dancers

Emma, Iggies Beach Bar at Bolongo's has a limbo dancer for their West Indian night who's very good. Try calling Iggie's at 340-775-1800. I forgot the ...

19 years ago
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Re: Looks like Spirit has cut weekday flights from PVD also??

If I remember correctly, based on articles I've read, Spirit's intent was to limit most of their regularly scheduled flights to "season," which is thr...

19 years ago
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Re: Male Dancers

Any West Indian man can "wine for you!" The guys who run The Sky Box at The Old Mill have contacts for female dancers, so maybe they might know s...

19 years ago
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Re: Need Advice - FAST!!!

I'd go with Sapphire since your teens are 17. Better beach, and they have the best beach party on island on Sunday afternoons. It's also closer to Cok...

19 years ago
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Re: Digital Camera

The two main stores for electronics purchases are Boolchands and Royal Caribbean. Both have been around for years, and serve both locals and tourists....

19 years ago
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Re: Insects

I've heard that old wives' tale, too, about the longer you're here the less likely you are to be bitten. Well, I was here for two years (ST), and mosq...

20 years ago
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Re: St. Thomas and St. John Ferry Reliability

Very reliable, but they are subject to change, so it's always best to check before heading out. Also, though the captains are excellent, if the water ...

20 years ago
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Re: Sounds nuts to me

Didn't they just have an "8 Tuff Miles" race on St John as a fundraiser for some charity? St John may be tiny, but it's large enough for you to find s...

20 years ago
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Re: walking

Hi, Bluwater. No, NOBODY PROVIDES A WALKING GUIDE. Since taxi drivers rule here, I doubt that'll happen. Maybe Islander should post it on VINow???? Is...

20 years ago
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Re: Ideas for an Amazing Race in St. John?

OK, now that I see you're monitoring the board, I'll look for the back issues of the paper(s). When I find the articles and pics, I'll get your snail ...

20 years ago
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