We leave Wednesday afternoon for our 1st trip to the islands (other than cruise stops, but they don't count). First - thank you so much for sharing your advice, experiences and knowledge. You have all been incredibly helpful. If you don't mind sharing a little more information we'll be the best info...

We'll be there in 11 days for our very first trip, so this is like preview tour - thank you. Do you know (or can you mention when and if you do find out) if Vie's Snack Shack is open or closed? According the St John Spice list, they closed in late July with a a TBD on reopening date. It would be sad...

HA! I love it - add a little (or a lot) of rum and it won't matter. To me anyway. DH is another story. He's a Pepsi-holic from the cradle and carries it everywhere (backpacking... I kid you not.. up the mountain it goes). He's relieved to hear he can get it there. Again: thank you for the help

Thank you for the info. I'm happy not to have to pack the suitcase full of cans.

Odd question, I know. But my husband seems to think he will have a difficult time finding Pepsi. Can anyone tell me (for sure) what St John or St Thomas markets carry Pepsi? We'll need to bring it from home if he's not certain he'll find it.

Thanks for your help
Laura

I know once we're there it won't even be a blip on the map... We'll be so happy to be there we won't care about it. And you're right, if the price were to go up, I would not expect to pay it. At the same time, I've never NOT gotten the current discount, so I was surprised there was no flexibility. B...

OK - have to hear about Dinghy Day. Where do you go? Do you rent for a full or half day? Morgan Mango Lobster night: What is the price? Is it a set dinner? All you can eat? Do you need reservations? To all you snorkelers: What are the best (your favorite) entry points or routes for your favorite sno...

I called this morning and they were not very helpful. She said because I made my reservation back in April I would not be entitled to get the price it is now. I told that her was odd because other types of accomadations (hotels, cruises, etc) would honor the new rate. Then she said that because it's...

First off, please don't flame me! this is an honest question.... I see the villa management company (Caribbean Villas) is offering a 20% discount on the villa we rented for the period of time we will be there. It's about $200 less than what we paid. On a typical vacation (staying at a hotel or a cru...

WOW! You are all amazing. Thank you so much for the suggestions. It hadn't occurred to me to match up beach options with restaurants in the area. And I love the idea of keeping notes in the car for quick reference (we'll have to get put the laminator). We have both Fins Feet & Off the Beaten Tra...

Are there any standard weekly specials in St Thomas or St John like all you can eat shrimp nights or discount lobster dinners? Special nights they do on a regular basis?

Thanks for the help

Thank you for the advice and lists of favorite places. I've been haunting the boards for a few months (trying to make a list of snorkel places that have great photos and such). It seems like a lot more than you can do in 7 days, so thought I'd ask for help narrowing down the options and try to see w...

We'll be in St John for the 1st time in about 5 weeks and I'm interested in suggested beach/snorkel & restaurant itinerary. We're staying at Rara Avis in Hart Bay. We have a Jeep for the week. we LOVE snorkeling, beautiful beaches and great food (I'm a planner, so it really helps us to have days...