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The Islander

The Islander
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Topics: 95 / Replies: 3786
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Re: st. johns

Hello Vicki, If you want to explore the island then rent a car or if you have a large group and the renting of a car works out cheaper then the t...

22 years ago
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Re: Need Opinions

Hello Tara, Breezes at Club St. Croix has good food and not expensive, you will need to take a taxi. The Lucheria in Christiansted, I have heard ...

22 years ago
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Re: rediculous fears

Hello Moptop, Keep doors close, particular doors close to outdoor lights in the evening... geckos are drawn not to the light but to the bugs that...

22 years ago
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Re: Opinions needed

This thread is getting to its max lenght. I am closing it to new post. Please start a new thread if you have a question related to topics discussed he...

22 years ago
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Re: distance from ship to ferry

Hello Mindy, It takes about 17-20 minutes to drive from dock in Havensight to Red Hook ferry and about 6-7 minutes to Charlotte Amalie. Charlott...

22 years ago
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Re: Daysail Gratuities

Hello, I think because its a service industry 10-20% is the norm... some captains work alone and own the vessel while some work for someone else ...

22 years ago
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Re: STX ..Pig Roast, Mango Melee

Hello Polly, The Pig Roast will be an outdoors bbq/roast at an eco-camp site. Wear bug repellent otherwise interesting/fun time. Mango Melee is a...

22 years ago
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Re: Hotels

Hello Rose, The Grand Palace is closeby and on their property is the Pineapple Beach Property... also on that end of the island is Wyndham Sugar ...

22 years ago
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Re: st. croix

Hello Emmy, Not really a most inexpensive way as there is only really one way at this time... like Dominic said: a ferry ride from St. John to St...

22 years ago
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Re: Car Rental Companies

Hello Zoe, Budget is ok with going over to St. John; not sure about Hertz. --Islander

22 years ago
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Re: daytime insects

Hello Leslie, Yes conch fritters are sometimes on menus. No-seem-ums are mostly a problem in the early evening... not a day time problem. Mo...

22 years ago
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Re: October

Hello Dawn, October is usually hot and warm however it is one of the rainier months (due mostly to tropical storm activity that sends rain our w...

22 years ago
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Re: upcoming visit

Hello Lisa, You can also try Saphire Beach on Sunday afternoons, Paradise Point on Wednesday afternoons for Happy Hour, the Caribbean show at Bol...

22 years ago
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Re: Parking at Reef Bay trail?

Hello Greg, There is off the side of the road parking; not a parking lot. --Islander

22 years ago
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Re: Large vehicle rental

Hello, Try Budget; I believe they have vans. --Islander

22 years ago
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Re: Just Back from St. Croix

Great report and tips Alan!! Thank you for sharing. --Islander

22 years ago
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Re: unitarian church in stj

Hello Sidnie, Try calling the Unitarian Group of St. Thomas/St. John... 693-8641 or 776-6922 and ask about unitarian info and congrega...

22 years ago
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Re: Help! St. Croix questions

Hello Soft, I have stayed at the Divi and the rooms were clean, nice, comfy. The beach was nice. They had live music at the casino for listening ...

22 years ago
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Re: Water Island

Hello Moptop, The weather will be hot. July, August, September are some of the hotest months here... a bit humid. High 80's and low 90's. De...

22 years ago
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Re: mosquitos

Hello Stuart, If you are walking or sitting at the beach in the evening you will have some problems with no-see-ums and likewise at other beache...

22 years ago
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