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by burgec
Mon Mar 06, 2017 12:14 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Making the 3pm RedHook Ferry....
Replies: 5
Views: 6869

Re: Making the 3pm RedHook Ferry....

Seems doable to me. Biggest hangup can be waiting for taxi to fill up or potential stops along the way but you have taken that out of the equation.

Also frequently our flight is early potentially giving you a couple extra minutes.
by burgec
Wed Oct 19, 2016 8:00 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: CA Ferry
Replies: 2
Views: 2911

Re: CA Ferry

We gave up on the CA ferry years ago when it was actually more reliable. Don't remember the exact hours but say we were there 20-30 minutes early for the mid-afternoon ferry. Wait till around 20-30 minutes after departure when ferry finally shows. They say, "no we are the next ferry at 4pm not ...
by burgec
Fri Sep 16, 2016 11:55 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Decision Decision
Replies: 21
Views: 17694

Re: Decision Decision

I personally have no issue with it. I love Catherineberg. Part of the cost of doing business for the otherworldly views. And they are the best views on STJ in my opinion. Never thought a view would make a big deal but they are incredible. That said if worried it could be an issue, it could be. Bette...
by burgec
Fri Apr 01, 2016 8:24 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Late Summer ?
Replies: 8
Views: 5718

Re: Late Summer ?

Agree, we have been several times in August and only hit one minor tropical storm which forced one day of "villa gravity", not the worst thing. Some restaurants are closed but we have never had a real issue. I hope to be there this August!
by burgec
Mon Jul 27, 2015 7:38 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Once in a Lifetime snorkel - Manta Ray sighting.
Replies: 15
Views: 10751

Re: Once in a Lifetime snorkel - Manta Ray sighting.

No question a manta, great video. BRB booking return trip now. Keep us updated on search for dolphin, the force is strong with you.
by burgec
Mon Jun 22, 2015 12:51 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Let It Rain
Replies: 15
Views: 10915

Re: Let It Rain

North Shore webcam indicates there are at least some showers in the area?
by burgec
Fri Apr 10, 2015 12:50 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Below Average "H" Season Predicted
Replies: 2
Views: 1872

Re: Below Average "H" Season Predicted

Worth the paper it's printed on. Hope they are right but their predictive value is horrible.
by burgec
Fri Jan 02, 2015 10:07 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Must try restaurants???
Replies: 33
Views: 14608

Re: Must try restaurants???

Rhumb Lines, first time there thought the menu was pretentious but food was outstanding. More recently the Sunday brunch is always a hit for us.

Zozos in their old location was outstanding. Assume it is the same now but haven't been since the relo, not cheap but food and service were worth it.
by burgec
Wed Jun 25, 2014 10:38 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Pic's Pics & Report - 20th Anniversary Trip (Final)
Replies: 17
Views: 8234

Re: Pic's Pics & Report - 20th Anniversary Trip (Final)

An impressive number of octopi spotted, very impressed.
by burgec
Tue Apr 15, 2014 8:35 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Croix Vista Villa
Replies: 3
Views: 1743

Re: Croix Vista Villa

It has been 2-3 years but we stayed there. Personally it is a bit of a drive, that being said we had a great trip. The view is dramatic but I prefer North Shore but YMMV. House is newer in very good shape, would say the pictures are pretty representative. It is a nice house. It does get blasted by t...
by burgec
Mon Feb 10, 2014 10:18 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Scooter Rentals?
Replies: 10
Views: 3997

Re: Scooter Rentals?

My stomach still turns thinking about the guy we picked up on the North Shore. If you have a problem, you really have a problem.
by burgec
Thu Jan 30, 2014 10:08 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: What is the dress code for Zozo's
Replies: 9
Views: 4342

Re: What is the dress code for Zozo's

Granted this was deep in the offseason but we ended up with a $100 gift certificate. I only had shorts and t-shirt. Called them up and they were totally fine, said not a problem and it wasn't. Had a great meal at the bar watching the sun go down. That being said we now take one collared shirt just i...
by burgec
Tue Oct 15, 2013 1:40 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Ever had a flat tire on STJ?
Replies: 24
Views: 8630

Re: Ever had a flat tire on STJ?

Yes indeed, wheel was stuck and wouldn't budge with all lug nuts remove. Had to lower the jeep all the way down and turn the wheel before it would come off. We typically rent from caribbeanvillas given some of the challenges at other places and always been pleased with the jeeps and service. They we...
by burgec
Fri Jun 07, 2013 3:56 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Francis Bay Today
Replies: 9
Views: 3809

Re: Francis Bay Today

Wow, great pic. Have never been fortunate enough to catch one of those guys out and about. Was this middle of the day or perhaps early or late in the day as the light is lower.
by burgec
Thu May 23, 2013 11:41 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: cute little turtle pic
Replies: 6
Views: 2375

Re: cute little turtle pic

Not unusual to see them around the rocks but can be easy to miss. Would guess a third of the time we run across Hawksbill at Maho.