Fresh produce is really hit or miss on STJ (mostly miss). When you find it, stock up because it might not be there the next day. It might even be wort...
Skin-So-Soft is a placebo.
Went to Donkey Diner last week and didn’t think it lived up to the hype. OK food, slow service, but nice people. Best breakfast we’ve had on STJ, just...
I empathize with the guys at Bongo Bongo and I’m sure it pains them to have to cancel reservations, BUT they must take responsibility for assuming a b...
I always practice at home first. A couple of weeks before our trip, I start driving on the left. At first, just up and down the street for a block or ...
I plan to freeze some DOLPHIN MEAT and take with me to cook on the grill.
I'm delighted you had a wonderful visit. As stated in my post, most people do. I don't pretend to have conducted a comprehensive survey. Forums are mo...
Well, I’m reluctant because I don’t want appear to disparage an entire island and its people, and I recognize that most visitors seem to have a fine t...
Thanks for the explanation and, especially the promise of re-opening soon. Best wishes for your mother's health and we'll see you next month.
Nobody is suggesting that STJ is a dangerous place where you need armed bodyguards to visit the beach. Only that you need to pay a bit more attention ...
It is not illegal to drink and drive. It is illegal to drive WHILE drinking or drive when impaired AFTER drinking. On STJ it is also stupid. But ...
Nice when they hold the flight for you, especially since during the off-season there may be only one flight a day. However, if you’re the one whose fl...
Mischievous, gloves with fingers, absolutely. That’s key. If I see something interesting on the bottom I might want to pick it up and check it out (no...
Sea urchins, in my experience, are found in nooks and crannies around the rocks. If you stick to the sandy bottoms it’s unlikely you would ever step o...
I agree with Kelsey. All depends on where in Manhattan you are staying, but a couple of hours walking around soaking in the culture of an unfamiliar c...
We always take some food with us. It’s not even really a matter of cost. More about having what we want without having to schlep around spending our v...
TomB is right on with the Ziplocs. For anything you don’t want to get wet or crawled on. I used to bring 3-4 with me. Now I take 20 or so, all differe...
There’s a lesson here, friends. If you have a big vacation planned and you’re relying on the goodness of the airline to call you and tell you and offe...
