I have purchased Mahi from the Double Header that docks at the Sapphire Beach Marina. I have the advantage of being able to watch for its return from my condo balcony. It's priced low and they will fillet it for you.

Payments can now be securely made by e-check or credit card through the Home Away & VRBO sites. There are hackers and scammers out there. These are great sites to find good accommodations but be safe. Googling the owner can be a useful tool as well.

You can find numerous, good choices at the Home Away and VRBO web sites. I bought a villa at Sapphire Beach Resort & Marina years ago and still love staying there. This location fits what you describe as your desires/ needs. You may be able to find a suite there within your price range.

About shopping, your daughter might enjoy walking around downtown Charlotte Amalie for the history and uniqueness of it. There are great prices for jewelry and watches (shop for her and she may want to go.) I also think she (and you) would enjoy the outdoor market beside the visitors' parking lot. I...

We have had a condo at Sapphire Beach Resort since 1999. Yes, the snorkeling is excellent there plus there is a full service Padi-certified dive shop - Dive In, owned by Bruce Pachta. Coral World is wonderful for all ages. I have been there several times and always recommend it my guests. (Look for ...

If you are driving past Red Hook, you can get fresh sub sandwiches to go at the Marina Market across from the ferry dock. If you can take more time, stop at the family friendly Molly Malone's restaurant on the dock side (parking available). Havensite has fast foods but I don't know of any other good...

June is usually a nice month for weather. It often rains for short periods of time but you should still have plenty of sunshine. Since it's still warm when it's raining and I don't mind getting wet, I use those times for shopping.

The restaurants and bars remain closed at this time. This will change but we don't know when. There is the easily walkable full restaurant and bar by the Sapphire Hill pool (they will bring orders to the beach) and The Banana Cabana grill between B and C Buildings near the Sapphire Resort pool. Seno...

There are several good possibilities for management and reopening of restaurants and bars on Sapphire Beach in the near future. I will monitor and try to post specifics when I have them. Also, watch Sapphire Beach Resort buildings as they are being refurbished. We, owners of the resort condos, are v...

How reliable is this "birdie?" A pool bar at Sapphire Beach would be a wonderful addition.

The Big Bambooze in Red Hook is good for burgers and drinks.

I have a rental villa at Sapphire Beach Resort and will send you my list of recommendations that I share with my guests if you want.

We took the ferry from St.Thomas to St.Croix and had a very enjoyable, calm ride both ways.