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by Pulley
Tue Apr 05, 2016 7:27 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: 6+ BR rentals??
Replies: 44
Views: 37927

Re: 6+ BR rentals??

Vista Caribe (we've stayed there twice) & Villa Kalorama are across the street from each other in Virgin Grand Estates.
by Pulley
Tue Apr 05, 2016 7:26 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: 4 BR villa
Replies: 12
Views: 9020

Re: 4 BR villa

Areca has great views on the North shore. Wanda, we are staying at Areca in May/June for 9 nights. I think it will be great as we have never stayed in the Peter Bay area. After two years in VGE we decided not to stay there again. As much as we like going into town (FOR US) the drive in and out of V...
by Pulley
Fri Apr 01, 2016 7:23 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Late Summer ?
Replies: 8
Views: 5730

Re: Late Summer ?

Sherry, as a fellow South Carolinian you know that hurricane season runs until November 1. We have only been effected once by a storm, in Sept., out of 22 trips to STJ. If you are worried about storms stick to May early June otherwise go with the budget friendly villa.
by Pulley
Wed Mar 30, 2016 9:08 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Accessing Virgin Grand Estates from South Shore Road?
Replies: 4
Views: 3503

Re: Accessing Virgin Grand Estates from South Shore Road?

Teresa, we rented Vista Caribe the last two years and even though the villa was great it was pain in the butt to drive to town - FOR US. It is probably no big deal for most people but just a big inconvenience for our group. We are now going back to Chocolate Hole, Casa Mare, in the future. This year...
by Pulley
Wed Mar 30, 2016 8:34 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Solaris Location?
Replies: 2
Views: 2362

Re: Solaris Location?

It is up Rock Ridge Road. We have rented La Papaya several times and it is just past that home on the same road. Easy drive to down.
by Pulley
Wed Mar 16, 2016 2:51 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: 6+ BR rentals??
Replies: 44
Views: 37927

Re: 6+ BR rentals??

I've stayed at Ocean Palm and wouldn't recommend it. Have you looked at Villa Panache? https://cateredto.com/#!/villa-panache Great views and location. I would also check out Tennis Villa & Cottage: http://www.caribbeanvilla.com/property/ ... ailability
by Pulley
Wed Mar 16, 2016 2:38 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Lost snorkel gear
Replies: 1
Views: 2003

Re: Lost snorkel gear

I hope it works out for you. Last year we left Maho and we got to our villa I noticed we had extra gear. Luckily it was rental gear from Low Key so I dropped it off at their office. I'm sure someone was worried.
by Pulley
Fri Mar 11, 2016 7:43 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: How Long Before Flight Should I Get There?
Replies: 4
Views: 3395

Re: How Long Before Flight Should I Get There?

Others will weigh in with their opinions and helpful information, but our experience has been that it depends on what day you are flying out. We now always fly during the week, and don't usually run into large crowds. Still, we try to arrive at STT airport at least 2 hours ahead of departure, since...
by Pulley
Tue Mar 08, 2016 11:03 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Flights & where to stay our first night on STJ
Replies: 23
Views: 17114

Re: Flights & where to stay our first night on STJ

You need to decide what's a comfortable price for you and book when you are okay with that. I have had flights where I saved money booking close to departure and other times when I saved money booking way in advance. We've flown SAV-STT 20+ times now so I have a good idea what the price is going to ...
by Pulley
Tue Mar 08, 2016 8:05 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Flights & where to stay our first night on STJ
Replies: 23
Views: 17114

Re: Flights & where to stay our first night on STJ

Spirit Airlines is $474 & Delta is < $600. Personally I would book flights now. This way you get the times you want and the seats you want. I always ask myself would I be more upset if the price went up 20% and I didn't book or more upset if the price went down 20% I had already booked?
by Pulley
Thu Mar 03, 2016 4:38 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Fourth Trip, What's New?
Replies: 11
Views: 8771

Re: Fourth Trip, What's New?

Pia wrote:Parafins - watch for the tide at Henley Cay please

Pia
I second this! If the current is ripping through there, which it can, then you may have a very difficult kayak trip. rent a zodiac for 1/2 day. :D
by Pulley
Thu Mar 03, 2016 4:36 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Fourth Trip, What's New?
Replies: 11
Views: 8771

Re: Fourth Trip, What's New?

Low Key goes there every Thursday. They leave about 7:30 am and return around 2:30 or 3 pm. They need a minimum of 6 divers to go and I think they have a maximum of 12. We missed out in '11 when we couldn't make the minimum and again in '15 when they were fully booked. They stop off at Tortola to c...
by Pulley
Fri Feb 19, 2016 6:02 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Haulover North
Replies: 4
Views: 3738

Re: Haulover North

We f there are no waves breaking on the beach, then right where the trail hits the beach works. If it's rough then head back to Haulover South. You'll see lots of hermit crabs as you walk the trail. Cheers, RickG I love the north side but if it's too rough I would venture down to Hansen Bay, it isn...
by Pulley
Fri Feb 19, 2016 5:59 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: St. John in May
Replies: 10
Views: 7679

Re: St. John in May

May & June are our favorite months to visit St. john. This year we arrive 05/25 and are staying at Areca in Peter Bay never stayed here before! :D
by Pulley
Fri Dec 11, 2015 10:39 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: provisioning on STT
Replies: 9
Views: 7339

Re: provisioning on STT

I'd stop at Fruit Bowl in the Wheatley Center for your fruits and vegetables. There are also many vendors on the sides of the road that have good produce. Then stop at Cost U Less for Beer, Rum etc. you have to sign up for a card but you don't have to pay for it. PriceMart a little further up will ...