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The Islander

The Islander
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Re: Getting from St. Thomas to St. John

Hello!! It takes 17 minutes to get from Havensight to Red Hook. To catch the 8am I would say be there by 7:45am so you would need to leave Havens...

23 years ago
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Re: Cruise

Michelle, Based on what you want to do... take an island tour. About an hour and a half up to Mountain Top, through the northside Drakes Seat, S...

23 years ago
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Re: water island

Hello Laura, The point of Honeymoon beach might be Providence Point Villa... there used to be a place called Limestone Reef Terraces Guest Apartm...

23 years ago
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Re: water island

Pat, Welcome to the board, thanks for your interest in Water Island!! The Sugar Bird Hotel that became Sea Cliff Hotel was severely damage...

23 years ago
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Re: pineapple tart

Pineapple tart with coconut sauce 1/3 cup sugar 5 egg yolks 3/4 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk 2 tablespoons dark rum 3/4 cup pureed...

23 years ago
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Re: Island Dining

Here are the specifics on that book... they are in another post... but for people who don't know about it... Also East Ender is right, there are...

23 years ago
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Re: Sapphire Beach

Chairs yes as mentioned, umbrellas no.... there are trees and also the bar area is all covered you can't lay out in there but you can sit there and ha...

23 years ago
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Re: Horseback riding on St. John

Although I have heard of Villa Vakoolla... I don't have any feedback from folks who have used it. Hopefully someone else might be able to help out the...

23 years ago
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Re: What's the most special place for dinner

I like Banana Tree Grill for food, view and atmosphere... Old Stone Farm House is a great choice like Schultz said... Windows on the Harbor is nice. ...

23 years ago
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Re: Do they close the gate...... for Islander

Patrick - how was the fishing last time?? Did you learn of any new spots? Have a great time. --Islander

23 years ago
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Re: Do they close the gate at Magens at night?

Cheryl, what there is to be afraid of if swimming at night.... sea sharks... its possiable, sharks attacks are definately not common nor is even seein...

23 years ago
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Re: Coki Beach Snorkling

Coki has a dive shop that rents gear... Some folks that visit on cruises and land visitis buy an inexpensive snorkel and mask back home and travel wit...

23 years ago
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Re: Dinner in St John

Ruth, Suggestion: try to end your swimming, siteseeing at somewhere like Trunk bay so you can rinse off and change out of salty cloths... just s...

23 years ago
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Re: Do they close the gate at Magens at night?

Did not answer the question. No the gate does not close, the toll booth does but not the gate. --Islander

23 years ago
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Re: Do they close the gate at Magens at night?

Patrick I have seen the phospheresence at Magens Bay and swam - it was neat... but there was a constant thought... not that anyone was out there in th...

23 years ago
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Re: Coki Beach Snorkling

I don't think a vest is necessary at Coki beach. Like Donna said the water is fairly shallow. If you are a weak swimmer, or if you have a child with y...

23 years ago
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Re: Frogs in the USVI

Rhonda, There are several frog species here. 7 or 8 species.... 3 were introduced. Of those introduced: The Coqui, The treefrog and Giant To...

23 years ago
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Re: beaches

Iris, Coki Beach is very good, Sapphire Beach is good, Secret Harbor is good, Hull Bay is good - but be careful of the boats docked threre - best...

23 years ago
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Re: Iguanas

LOL, I have seen dogs chase, catch and try to eat iguanas! The frog story - was my pet cat that caught a frog and got poisoned and died. I...

23 years ago
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Re: Crystal Cove at Sapphire Beach

Kim, is right the spot is lovely, pretty quiet... basically a dozen or so cottages in a semi circle around a small lake and facing the beach. Each cot...

23 years ago
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