I always love your reports and photos. So sorry you were under the weather for part of your trip. We stayed at Longview in Chocolate Hole the 2nd week of June it was very quite until Saturday the 13th then it seemed the villas were starting to fill up. It was our 1st stay at a pool villa and we just...

Would the 2 bedrooms at Coconut coast villas work?

Is Seabiscuit still in rental pool? If so might meet your recs.
villa madeline looks nice as well both are through Windspree.

Love it, thank you!

1st trip SOL Cottage, Fish Bay cute west indies venacular architecture inspired cottage with great stone outdoor shower located on Marc Millers property great price. 2nd trip Cottage 9 at Cinnamon Bay camp ground , we had a fun week with our teenage son and met/spent time with really great people. 3...

According to News of St John they are serving up yummy eats in the BMV lot/tennis vourt area.

Welcome to the obsession! While caution is always prudent in any body of water, I think you are well prepared to snorkel Waterlemon if conditions permit. The current is stongest closest to a full moon which is March 5th so should be ok there, also when you arrive at Annaberg parking lot, cross the s...

Why does she want to go if she is not a beach person? Did she indicate that she wanted you to change plans or was she already prepared to do her own thing?
I would not change my plans and would be quite clear on them up front.

I love your reports always well written and the photos are magazine worthy.
Thank you.

A good friendship is something to treasure,you guys look so happy and relaxed. Thanks for sharing.

Jim the OP had already cancelled the reservation and lost the deposit so yes the loss already occured. I believe some travel insurance can be taken out after booking but would not cover anything occuring before the date you took it out (effective date). For instance you book villa, flights then a we...

Insurance covers the chance of loss ,you can't buy insurance for a loss that has already occured, that's fraud. Think about it, that's like trying to get homeowners on a home that's already burned down, or auto after the accident. That being said i agree this owner is a jerk and should be working wi...

Yep, the St. John siren song is too alluring. Ooh that would make a good villa name, dibs on that for when i hit lotto

I'm with Pia, unless there is a truly compelling reason I go carry on only.
Things that are useless on st john: hair dryers, curling/flat irons, heels...

David, I will and thank you.