The Islander

Thanks Everyone!!

Hello Yolanda, The safaris either are the $1 safaris that run the public bus routes or the taxi safaris that generally work the cruise ship folks...

Thanks Pamela!! Will definately have to check it out. Eve, will have to look into it some more to see if its the little boats you mentioned. I c...

Hello CKMRR, I agree with Sheryl, half/half is good. Travelers checks are accepted here in the VI. Bring cash, travelers checks and credit card ...

Hello DSJ, There are street signs; stop, yield, speed limit, school zone ect. There are street lights and cross walks. Roads have numbers and the...

Thanks Danny! I chuckled at your comment about no road signs. :-) As not to confuse people - there are buses (public buses and safari $1 buses)...

Thank you Prizren for the review!! --Islander

Thanks Guys!! :-) --Islander

Hello Tomko2, Thank you for your comments about the web site and board! I have been to Water Island often and seen the bike tour but have never ...

Hello, The service providers on island that have networks here are Sprint, Cingular, Innovative (local company) and Centennial. ATT seems to work...

Hello, Be sure to visit the forts and other historical buildings in Christiansted. For a really stunning view of the town take the little ferry o...

The Danish government signed a treaty with the Dutch of Brandenburg in or around 1685 allowing the Brandenburg American Company to establish a slave-t...

Hello Peter and Mary, Renting a car is a good idea so you can come and go as you like and as your 2 year old allows. Also will allow you to run b...

Hello CKMRR, Snorkeling - you can try Coki Beach, Sapphire Beach, Secret Harbor... they are all fairly easy beach accessiable snorkeling, nice be...

Hello Denice, You can also do a day sail snorkel trip. If you want to see the island and do snorkeling then you can snorkel at Coki Beach or Secr...

Hello Richard, I thought the same as you when I read the dates you stated, that perhaps it was not officially accepted by Denmark until Sept. how...

Hello Prizren, How did you enjoy St. John? Where did you stay? Any favorite restaurants? I agree a concern with Maho is the close proximity to th...

Hello Temas, Definately check out Secert Harbor and Sapphire Beach. If you want a smaller hotel you might try Emerald Beach Resort. Morningstar R...

Hello Kim, The Red Hook ferry runs hourly until midnight and cost $3 a person one way. It takes about 15-20 minutes. A taxi to Red Hook is necess...