Yeah, I'm with you! I dream of Skinny's...Our last couple of trips down, we stayed for a week in a villa out east, then a few days in town. It's like having two separate vacations. This March, we had the distinct pleasure of meeting Guy Benjamin - he was sitting out on the road across from Skinny's ...

Well, if your kids arent too small, make 'em carry their own weight!! Our first big family vacation, I didn't let my 5 and 6 year olds bring anything they couldn't carry themselves. As I recall, we didn't check any bags that trip, either. It was beautiful.

Long-term parking at JFK is a reasonable option (about $15/day) - and the new, multibillion dollar shuttle between the lot and the terminals actually works pretty well, but its a bit of a hassle if you've got a lot of kids and/or luggage. It also makes a full circle around the terminal area, so allo...

-A different beach every day. Go to a beach you have to hike to, like Solomon, or if you're feeling energetic, Brown Bay. -Get out on the water - definitely a sunset cruise, maybe a full or half day charter to snorkel somewhere you cant reach from a beach. -Skinnys. Try the mahi. -Ram Head trail. -E...

I guess Im just paranoid about theft. Do you just check your toolbox, and do you put a lock on it? (TSA-approved, of course!)

I am coming down next week and have to make some repairs to my place. I don't know how to bring my toolbox - I am afraid of things being stolen if I check it, but obviously can't carry on.
Anyone have any suggestions?