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TomK

TomK
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Re: Ferry vs. Water Taxi from STJ to Jost Van Dyke.

Two years ago we took the ferry from St. John to JVD. The departure fee was around $20, but I can't remember it exactly. Although we took a taxi to th...

10 years ago
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Re: Question About Travelling to Anna Maria Island in Florida

Check out Cape San Blas. Although I haven't been there, I've planned a trip for this year. It's in Florida but not in the Keys. Apparently it does hav...

10 years ago
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Re: Cell Phone Roaming in St. John

We were able to use the phone in the villa where we stayed in Coral Bay. Don't know if this is common practice.

10 years ago
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Re: trips to soggy dollar from STJ

We made this trip last year. Took the ferry. That gets you to Jost fairly early. We took a taxi from the ferry dock to the Soggy Dollar, and were ther...

11 years ago
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Re: Rum question if you please

No problem with Cruzan, the rum of the Virgin Islands. For a Puerto Rican rum, try the three star Barrelitos. Tom

11 years ago
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Re: STJ Beaches

On both of my two stays on St. John, I've enjoyed Jumbie Bay on the north side. Quite small, but a wee gem. Tom

11 years ago
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Re: Tickets Purchased! Answers Requested! 🙂

Hi Meagan, We spent 10 days on St. John in May and took the ferry from Cruz Bay to Jost Van Dyke for the day. All four of us agreed it was one of...

11 years ago
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Re: rental of snorkel gear question

We stayed in Coral Bay in May. We took our own snorkels and rented fins at Crabbys.

12 years ago
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Re: St. Thomas airport wait

We left a week earlier on May 12 and had no problems. We got to the airport around 1 p.m. (for a 4 p.m. flight). We had the same good experience on ou...

12 years ago
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Re: cruz bay spice cam

Like many of you, I check the Spice Cam frequently to see what's happening in paradise. One time I thought I saw a stick on the beach. After the pictu...

12 years ago
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Re: Best St. John restaurants and dishes, and where to buy groceries too!

Jill (or anyone else), Are there any roadside produce stands on St. John. I'm particularly interested in finding locally grown hot chile peppers ...

12 years ago
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Re: Advice needed on these beaches

Thanks to everyone who has provided suggestions and advice. We'll be staying near Coral Bay, but we'll be going all over the island, so beach loc...

12 years ago
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Re: Reef Bay Trail Hike in St. John

I agree with others that the National Park Service guided hike is the way to go. The information that the guide gives makes the hike more interesting,...

13 years ago
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Re: Vacation to St John (but question on St Thomas as well)

We went to several beaches on St. John. My favorite was Jumbie Bay -- it's small and not well marked on the road, but there were fewer people there th...

13 years ago
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Re: Coral Bay STJ

I stayed near Coral Bay last April and loved the entire experience of St John. I remember enjoying meals at Shipwreck Landing and Sweet Plantains. We ...

13 years ago

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