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by mdcoles1
Thu Dec 16, 2010 2:45 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Would you compromise your lodging standards for more trips?
Replies: 20
Views: 4301

I would give away my first born for more trips...(just kidding, its really cold in MI and I have no ticker). I wouldn't camp...but I do stay at Cruz Views (I consider it pretty basic and no frills, but with a view, ac and a pool!) We spend most of our time on the beach, and just want to chill with d...
by mdcoles1
Sun Apr 11, 2010 9:22 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Blue Aweigh cottage
Replies: 1
Views: 1204

stayed there about 3 years ago...very nice house with everything you need. We rarely saw the owners, we were gone during the day and they were too. Said hi a couple of times coming and going. Hot tub and pool are both visable from their home, but that did not present a problem for us. It is a very n...
by mdcoles1
Mon Mar 15, 2010 12:32 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: 40 days 'til STJ, and charter seats available!
Replies: 14
Views: 2693

I have found a great value for a day sail...it is the Spree 2 with Captain Bob. He does both day sails around St. John (full day-$70, bring your on lunch) and will do trips to Jost ($120 includes custom fees...lunch is on your own). He provides water, beer and soft drinks. He does not require a mini...
by mdcoles1
Tue Feb 16, 2010 3:41 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Maho Store
Replies: 2
Views: 828

Maho Store

I hadn't checked this out in a while...I like some of the new stuff.


http://www.maho.org/store
by mdcoles1
Mon Feb 08, 2010 6:18 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Other food people bring to St John
Replies: 23
Views: 8782

cheese
canadian bacon
egg beaters
pork loin
steak
Rice
Frozen onion rings, oven fries
orange juice, limeaide, lemonaide
power bars
nuts
peanut butter
olive oil
coffee
by mdcoles1
Wed Feb 03, 2010 7:58 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Spirit Airlines - Should I be Concerned?
Replies: 11
Views: 1398

I have flown DTW to STT several times without incident....I think they have great deals!
by mdcoles1
Tue Jan 26, 2010 2:55 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: SNORKELING
Replies: 4
Views: 1170

personal flotation device

I second the recommendation for a personal flotation device....we used the belts, which we rented at Cruz Bay Water Sports for $5.00 per day. They were very comfortable and made our snorkling much more relaxing and enjoyable. This allowed us to do some more adventuresome and remote snorkels with no ...
by mdcoles1
Fri Jan 08, 2010 6:10 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: I should just do all the research myself but, I need help...
Replies: 12
Views: 2205

I can recommend this 1 bedroom:

http://www.carefreegetaways.com/blue_aweigh.html

or this one if a condo will work:

http://www.vrbo.com/118448

or Cruz Views is a good value....

and I have Sail View on my short list for future consideration.

http://www.sailviewstjohn.com/rates.htm
by mdcoles1
Fri Jan 08, 2010 5:48 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Friendly, professional car rental agency?
Replies: 17
Views: 1920

Courtesy...they actually have parking....we even left it there for a full day sail, and Greg said "no problem"... Extremely professional and as others have said will meet you after 5pm. WIll pick you up and take you back to the dock. I have rented from STJ Car Rental 3 times and NEVER been...
by mdcoles1
Thu Jan 07, 2010 12:45 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Rick's St John Hideaway, a Natural Retreat
Replies: 30
Views: 5926

Even if you are triathelete or you are a avid hiker the terrain is STEEP.Twisting and turning VERY narrow unlit streets-no sidewalks- and on the curves absolutely no shoulder I agree....every time I see people walking, I think how unsafe it really is..thats during the day....at night you would have...
by mdcoles1
Sun Dec 20, 2009 9:12 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: November Trip Report
Replies: 3
Views: 1240

November Trip Report

Trip Report 11-3 -11-10 This was our third trip to STJ, and a very welcome break from day to day life. We flew Northwest from Detroit , did a park and fly, since our flight left at a very early early 7:30 am. Bloody Mary’s and wings in Miami by 11:00 am. On to STJ. We Had made arrangement with Warre...
by mdcoles1
Sun Dec 20, 2009 7:34 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Cruz View question
Replies: 9
Views: 1552

view from cruz views #5

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Sunset from pool area

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Pool area:

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by mdcoles1
Sun Dec 20, 2009 7:02 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Cruz View question
Replies: 9
Views: 1552

we stayed in #5 in November. Very modest, but good for the price. The loft is very steep--really a ladder, so with smaller kids I would be concerned. It did have 2 twin beds in the loft area , and AC. Also, the living area is very small-there was just the two of us so fine, but would not have been c...
by mdcoles1
Thu Dec 17, 2009 7:10 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Forum Ornament Exchange Pictures!
Replies: 35
Views: 9171

thanks for organizing this...it was great fun. I got my ornament from LuLu today...will post pic soon. I love it... :D

My mom was wrong, you can "meet" nice people on the internet!
by mdcoles1
Wed Dec 16, 2009 7:29 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Roti's, local food, and cheap eats questions
Replies: 32
Views: 6455

I had great roti at Island Blues. It was the lunch special on the day we went...and you cant beat the view.

IMHO, the best roti is served at the Foxy's on Jost!