The Islander

Hello Loyal Reader, What do you have in mind? You could have it on a beach, rent a large sailing boat or cat and have your wedding and receptiono...

Hello Torie, Banana Tree Grill has been consistent for years in terms of being a favorite of mine, you can be very dressy to island casual there,...

Hello Desgraziato, Prices are almost the same from one car rental to the next. Here are some of the web sites for St. John car rentals - you can ...

Hello Mary, The temp will be around 80-82 degrees on average. You can do island tours, visit Coral World, go sailing, easy day trip to St. ...

Hello Don, Welcome to the board, good place to ask questions and plan your trip. You might want to visit the Virgin Islands Arts and Crafts ...

Hello, Good suggestions... unless your kids are little althetes some of the trails on St. John might be a bit much but I would suggest still doin...

Hello Bonnie, Some folks bring a mask and snorkel with them, buy it in the states. Some rent equipment at the beach (some beaches have rentals, k...

Hello Parrothead, Transportation Security Administration; a little additional information - you are not allowed to lock your luggage anymore so t...

Hello Diane, Thats why I was asking. You said you were doing Buck Island and that would require either a long ferry ride or a short seaplane ride...

Glad to hear you had a good time Candi. I also knew the rules about St. John and the park but didn't know it applied to all beaches in the USVI - you ...

Hello Candi and Grinder, You are not allowed to remove anything dead or alive from the National Park. If the thousands of visitors we have each t...

Hello Jen, Both islands would keep you busy on their own and they are both fun to visit, St. Thomas has more nightlife but much of the nightlife ...

Hello Pat, Yes Coral World has nice bathrooms, changing rooms, lockers ect. - If you visit Coral World first then keep the ticket/braclet - which...

Hello Maddy and Diane, Congrats to both of you!!! Diane - just wanted to know - are you staying overnight on St. Croix? Maddy, as mentioned...

Hello Steve, Glad you have enjoyed the site; hope you will visit the board after your trip and share your opinions of the hotel, restaurants, bea...

Thanks Michelle, Yes the Paradise Point on Wednesday thing you went to is Happy Hour and the tram is free for that. So its a good deal and a nice...

I second the request - Allen how was your trip to St. Croix, what did you enjoy doing, highlights? --Islander

Have a great time Dave!!! Look forward to hearing which restaurant you chose and how it turned out for you and how you liked the island overall!! No s...

Hello Michelle, Your flight experience sounds aweful and could certainly put a damper on a vacation when its starts and ends that way - glad you ...

Hello Jack, I would think a short drive to Magens Bay would be your closest beach. This property is on the hillside overlooking down town, beauti...