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RickG

RickG
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Re: Taxis on Tortola

We like to rent our car from the Hertz at the Jolly Roger in West End. You'll have taxis waiting for the ferry in West End, but if you hang out in Sop...

16 years ago
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Re: passports

Ronnie gets this right. You WILL be asked for passport or birth certificate. You are not required to have that, as long as you have not left the US Vi...

16 years ago
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Re: Fishing in usvi tips bait locations

Here's some details from this site:br /> Silver spoons and cut bait work well. Make sure you use steel leaders and bring pliers for hook removal....

16 years ago
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Re: traveling from STJ to Anegada

Your best bet is a charter with Ace Flight Center in St. Thomas -Randy at Neptune's Treasure on Anegada recommends them. Otherwise you burn two days i...

16 years ago
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Re: villa for 4 near cruz bay

I think Allesandra, as waterguy recommended, may have the nicest setting. We visited last year and liked it so much we rented it for this November. My...

16 years ago
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Re: St. John's - Places to avoid?

My opinions: The only place I used to actively avoid was The Front Yard after everything else was closed. I liked the place, but at 3AM the angry...

16 years ago
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Re: Help us decide to come back!!

As a St. John fanboy you know what my answer is going to be. What keeps drawing me and my girls back are the pristine beaches and dramatic views compl...

16 years ago
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Re: Calm/Rough waters to BVI?

The Limnos or Bad Kitty power catamarans are likely to be the most stable. But, getting seasick on vacation is not my idea of fun. Cheers, RickG

16 years ago
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Re: Husband wants to go to STJ

Promoguy, dude, that's my answer. See ya at the ferry dock chica. Sweet Christine prefers the Cruz Bay side and my daughters and I prefer the Cor...

16 years ago
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Re: Overnight Parking on STJ???

I like to park along the road to the National Park Visitors' Center, directly across from Mongoose Junction. There are spots on the road, but look up ...

16 years ago
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Re: Water in March...

The water temperature this past March was 78F. I prefer the 82F water we get in November. You can tell that the water is cooler, but we don't spend le...

16 years ago
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Re: STJ - Nothing negative?

You're going to see St. John during the, very much, low season. The only negative is going to be some seasonal restaurant closings. Ruth at St. John S...

16 years ago
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Re: Car Rental Added Charges

No airport surcharge at Discount or Dependable. Dependable always picks us up at the airport in the vehicle we are renting. Cheers, RickG

16 years ago
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Re: Chris Sawyer Dive Center

I took a quick look at the web site and they point you to the Caneel Bay STJ location. I'd love to hear the story behind the closure of the St. Thomas...

16 years ago
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Re: 3-4 Bdrm villa on STJ

Waterguy's recomendation is great. We are staying at Allesandra in November. We visited this villa last year and found it to be just about perfect. Af...

16 years ago
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Re: Jumbie Bay

For Denis Bay, you hike down from Peace Hill or swim left around the point at Jumbie Bay. It's not that challenging a swim, but it is open water. Deni...

16 years ago
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Re: FERRY CHARGES + CUSTOMS?

The ferries come under a different tariff than the boats coming from the USVIs. That tariff is currently $20 most days and $25 on weekends and holiday...

16 years ago
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Re: Kite Bar???

Victor, good to hear that you'll be selling your herbals. We'll stop by in November. Cheers, RickG

16 years ago
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Re: Beach Diving

Kiddel is the first dirt road after the Salt Pond parking lot. It is bumpy and has not been graded in a while. You need to bear left at the Y to get t...

16 years ago
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Re: Hurricane season?? Is November ok to visit??

We go October/November every year and do not buy trip insurance. I figure a much higher probability would be a high-season hurricane that damages the ...

16 years ago
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