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by mdcoles1
Wed Sep 04, 2013 10:47 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Short trip report with link for pix
Replies: 22
Views: 7838

Re: Short trip report with link for pix

Wonderful pics....thanks so much for sharing...
by mdcoles1
Sun Sep 01, 2013 8:20 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Favorite Gear and Island Supplies?
Replies: 19
Views: 6427

Re: Favorite Gear and Island Supplies?

This is a great thread.

I have recently purchased a polar bear cooler and pac safe backpack locking system as they both get positive reviews on this board.
by mdcoles1
Wed Aug 14, 2013 2:14 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Trip Report - St John with my boys - Part one
Replies: 5
Views: 2905

Re: Trip Report - St John with my boys - Part one

enjoyed your trip report installment. It would appear I am on the same airline/schedule as you for late September. Delta from GRR. So it was nice to hear it went off as scheduled. This will be my first trip to STT from GRR thru Atlanta. We have driven to Detroit the past 4 trips. This is the first t...
by mdcoles1
Thu Jul 25, 2013 9:47 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: instructions on visiting Caneel
Replies: 30
Views: 9609

Re: instructions on visiting Caneel

The beach is pretty, with drifts of powdery white sand and pleasant shady paths through the concession area. However, any sense of seclusion that might have been there previously has been completely blasted away by the concession stands and by the profusion of bright plastic kayaks stacked up in ra...
by mdcoles1
Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:57 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: instructions on visiting Caneel
Replies: 30
Views: 9609

Re: instructions on visiting Caneel

So, no ice chests on Honeymoon Beach?

I have only accessed Honeymoon via Caneel Property/Parking, what is my alternative?
by mdcoles1
Wed Jul 17, 2013 3:13 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Back to the Islands: Virgin Gorda & St. John - Part 3 Final
Replies: 9
Views: 2881

Re: Back to the Islands: Virgin Gorda & St. John - Part 3 Fi

I wish there was a "like" button for your turtle pics... :P
by mdcoles1
Wed Jul 17, 2013 2:15 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Question about Travel Ins....
Replies: 7
Views: 1901

Re: Question about Travel Ins....

I just purchased from CSA within past month. And involuntary job loss is covered. )You can click on the link at the top of the page) It did not require the upgraded coverage. .... Reason #12. a transfer of employment of 250 miles or more; Reason #14. your involuntary termination of employment or lay...
by mdcoles1
Fri Jul 12, 2013 6:56 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: You Might "Get" St. John if...
Replies: 57
Views: 17011

Re: You Might "Get" St. John if...

when you start talking about taking a vacation and going somewhere new...and you just cant stop thinking about going to STJ again... when you think a beach is crowded if there is more than 4 other people there... when you keep an excel spreadsheet updated with villa choices, check Kayak weekly and c...
by mdcoles1
Mon Jul 08, 2013 2:12 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Cruz Views
Replies: 1
Views: 1099

Re: Cruz Views

Yes there is a shared gas grill in the pool area...
by mdcoles1
Thu Jul 04, 2013 12:54 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Favorite Villa Beverage
Replies: 9
Views: 2213

Favorite Villa Beverage

Need some ideas/recipes for home/villa happy hours. At home, I am typically am a wine, beer or rum and diet coke gal, but would like to branch out. Please share your favorites.....I am going to try this one for sure In a pitcher, combine equal parts (use the limeade can to measure): Frozen limeade c...
by mdcoles1
Wed Jul 03, 2013 11:00 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Oh no! First-timers leaving in a week, lots of questions!
Replies: 46
Views: 17344

Re: Oh no! First-timers leaving in a week, lots of questions

I found this in my bookmarks...it is a first timers guide written by forum member Rick G. It was helpful to me my 1st time...

http://www.garvin.us/STJ/New_Visitors_G ... tml#Mobile

Congrats on two lifechanging events...marriage and your 1st visit to paradise.
by mdcoles1
Mon Jul 01, 2013 8:58 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Oh no! First-timers leaving in a week, lots of questions!
Replies: 46
Views: 17344

Re: Oh no! First-timers leaving in a week, lots of questions

If you haven't purchased a copy of Feet, Fins and Four Wheel Drive do so! It will get you to the best beaches and provide invaluable snorkeling advice...
by mdcoles1
Thu Jun 27, 2013 10:18 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: STJ ON A BUDGET
Replies: 11
Views: 4594

Re: STJ ON A BUDGET

check out cruz views....and this one http://www.vrbo.com/478545

Have stayed at both...hard to beat these prices and have access to a pool.
by mdcoles1
Wed Jun 26, 2013 2:33 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Help me Decide/Villa
Replies: 4
Views: 2546

Re: Help me Decide/Villa

Just booked Jumbie Villa for October...oh boy...excited. need a ticker. :lol:
by mdcoles1
Wed Jun 19, 2013 3:32 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Help me Decide/Villa
Replies: 4
Views: 2546

Help me Decide/Villa

I have narrowed it down to: Beas Maison, Anchorage Aweigh, In Harmony Retreat, Harbor View Cottage....I know right???

Let me hear any first hand experiences...visiting in September. 4th Trip and to long since my last...