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by mdcoles1
Thu Aug 31, 2017 9:36 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Ticker check!
Replies: 7
Views: 12696

Re: Ticker check!

checking my ticker...praying Irma shuts down soon!
by mdcoles1
Fri Jul 28, 2017 9:39 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: School Supplies Sought
Replies: 0
Views: 8387

School Supplies Sought

From the Whats Happending on STJ FB Page: 17 hrs The Dynamic Dancers are providing a great service! They are giving away free back to school supplies to students of St. John! If you can make a contribution to the cause, please drop off at Cruz Bay or Coral Bay Fire stations, Housing Parks & Recr...
by mdcoles1
Sun May 07, 2017 9:57 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Training for 1/2 marathon
Replies: 3
Views: 5933

Training for 1/2 marathon

Need some ideas on where to get in some runs while on island in September. Will be staying in Coral Bay. Any tried & true runs from 4-10 miles?
by mdcoles1
Thu Apr 13, 2017 3:34 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: After 8 long years....Drumbiker's coming "Home"
Replies: 10
Views: 13639

Re: After 8 long years....Drumbiker's coming "Home"

I love staying in Coral Bay... Aqua Bistro is a really great restuarant. The conch fritters and fresh fish selections are always great. I was very impressed with the Dolphin Market at that complex as well during our last visit. It has really come a long ways! Pickles is a great place to grab a sandw...
by mdcoles1
Mon Apr 03, 2017 8:51 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Private taxi cost.
Replies: 12
Views: 14908

Re: Private taxi cost.

yes...we used her in September. Paid $50 for two each way. That included tip.

What a great relaxing way to start your vacation!!
by mdcoles1
Sun Apr 02, 2017 9:42 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: just booked
Replies: 5
Views: 7543

just booked

This was the year of "lets do some things to the house" no big vaca. Then it was...ok, let do a bucket list trip. where NEW do you want to go? After a few drinks...Guess where we are going back to....(hint new ticker) . Think this is trip #6. Got a great delta flight deal by playing with t...
by mdcoles1
Mon Feb 13, 2017 3:07 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Off season Villa suggestions-July 2017
Replies: 5
Views: 6636

Re: Off season Villa suggestions-July 2017

check out Villa Jumbie...2 br, small pool, killer views. In Coral Bay
by mdcoles1
Fri Oct 14, 2016 11:43 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Conch Fritters
Replies: 12
Views: 11569

Re: Conch Fritters

i made it my mission to sample alot of these....AQUA BISTRO
by mdcoles1
Wed Oct 12, 2016 10:25 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Vie's Snack Shop
Replies: 8
Views: 6962

Re: Vie's Snack Shop

2 weeks ago...the beach gate was locked and the self pay box was gone.
by mdcoles1
Wed Oct 12, 2016 10:24 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Arrived Today 10/11- Rip Tide Warning - What Beaches to Hit
Replies: 3
Views: 4256

Re: Arrived Today 10/11- Rip Tide Warning - What Beaches to

I would go to Salt Bay Pond or Lameshur.

Maho does seem to be calm even on the windy days.
by mdcoles1
Sun Oct 09, 2016 8:40 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Trip Report 9.24 - 10.5
Replies: 14
Views: 13916

Re: Trip Report 9.24 - 10.5

Really enjoyed your trip report ! Hubby and I would love to take a day trip to the Baths and Caves or Indians . We visited the Baths on a day excursion from a Cruise and loved it . Never been to the other places . From the pics it looks like STJ was really " Greened " up ....gorgeous ! Ho...
by mdcoles1
Fri Oct 07, 2016 1:28 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Trip Report 9.24 - 10.5
Replies: 14
Views: 13916

Trip Report 9.24 - 10.5

Enjoyed some “old” and some new…. **Villa Jumbie in Coral Bay. I just can’t say enough about this villa. The covered porch overlooking the bay in Coral Bay and the Moravian Church is absolutely perfect. For only $800,000.00 it could be mine. I will hope it continues to be a rental when it sells. It ...
by mdcoles1
Thu Oct 06, 2016 3:23 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: BVI boat charter news
Replies: 11
Views: 10337

Re: BVI boat charter news

went to the Baths with Cruz Bay Watersports on 9.30 . We walked through customs without stopping.:) the captian stayed behind with our passports and took care of everything as he was waiting with the boat. he said it varies from day to day on how they handle things.
by mdcoles1
Thu Oct 06, 2016 3:20 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Transportation from Airport to Red Hook
Replies: 9
Views: 9300

Re: Transportation from Airport to Red Hook

used Rachael just this past week...she had had texted us and asked if it was ok if we shared with another couple on the same flight. They ended up taking a different ferry. She does tag with other drivers if she is overbooked, but again, has always lets us know via text and asks it ok. I find it is ...
by mdcoles1
Mon Sep 12, 2016 10:42 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: BVI boat charter news
Replies: 11
Views: 10337

Re: BVI boat charter news

Hoping someone on a group charter can tell me how this actually went...be there in 2 weeks and was hoping to take Cruz Bay Watersports to Baths for 1st time...

now rethinking ferry option, as you had to individually declare anyway.