The Islander

Volba, Iguanas are vegetarian like Chris said... so although they might be attracted to bright red nails because they look like fruit or flowers ...

Iris, I have actually never snorkeled at Sugar Bay's beach so can not comment on it. I would think that maybe around the rocks would be fair snorkelin...

I have hiked quite a number of times on St. John on various trails (Reef Bay being one of the more diifficult) almost always in a good pair of sneaker...

I think Secret Harbor is one of the resort beaches that fewer locals go to on weekends and cruise ship guest on weekdays... perhaps because its furthe...

Chris - I know you are being funny... but thought I would share a story. I met a young guy from the states earlier last year who had lived here for ma...

Hello Ruth, Have to agree with East Ender... no reason to avoid St. Thomas on labor day - not a huge holiday for us. Sunday on St. John sounds g...

St. Croix has one... the Divi Carina Bay Resort and Casino. --Islander

Bill - yes if there is a kitchenette or full kitchen you will definately save on food... you can make breakfast... pack picnic lunchs... have some din...

Hello Bill, Ok considering what you want to do - and by the way your plan is great you will have a wonderful time!!! - I picture that you will grab so...

Hello Le, Congrats on your 5 year aniversary!! Skyline Drive... opps sorry that is not the correct name - its the name locals use because ...

Hello, Many times the cruise ship excursions charge a bit more then what it would cost if you did it on your own or if you did it through on isla...

Emerald Beach is a lovely spot... the beach is nice and usually not busy. There is really no good snorkeling there if that interested you so you will ...

I agree that Chris' suggestion of Waterlemon is a good one... however MsChuy is correct as a cruise passenger calling on St. Thomas you will spend abo...

Karen - THANKS!! Great report. --Islander

Hello Bill, Sapphire is nice... also a beach facility, not as quiet as Secret Harbor. Sapphire Village is different from Sapphire Resort. Sapphir...

Hello Bill, Secret Harbor is what you might expect for a island beach resort... nice swimming pool, lovely beach with hammocks and lounge chairs,...

East Ender definately covered the East End restaurants. :-) just wanted to say I agree that not many touristy restaurants... residents definately visi...

Sapphire is a great choice for a place to stay. The beach is beautiful. Trunk Bay is very different though - it is larger, doesn't have the resort the...

If it were St. Thomas would definately have hair dresser recommendation... however to follow up with Marie suggestion of Grapetree Salon and Spa- I lo...

I haven't stayed there as a visiter... :-) However had a friend stay there for a week... and he really enjoyed it, found the rooms/suites/apartments (...