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snorkeling confession
I'm with you. I like snorkeling, but I can take it or leave it. I like it more if other people are with me and we can point out things to one another. I also must confess, doing a lot of swimming (I don't usually use fins) helps me feel better about everything I consume while vacationing. But I don't get excited about it like a lot of people.
The last several trips I've only brought my mask and snorkel, which saves packing room and then I can go in the water if the urge strikes, or if there's something cool to see that someone else has already done the work to find.
The last several trips I've only brought my mask and snorkel, which saves packing room and then I can go in the water if the urge strikes, or if there's something cool to see that someone else has already done the work to find.
Pete
The beauty of vacation is that you're not supposed to do things you don't want to do. (Unless, of course, they make Marcia happy).
Don't love it: Woody's. "It's not my bag, baby"
Love it: Snorkeling! Vacation time is precious (and so is the cost of the vacation!) I woudln't choose a day at a villa over the beach and snorkeling(arrival and departure days not included) It would make me really cranky and slightly psychotic.
The beauty of vacation is that you're not supposed to do things you don't want to do. (Unless, of course, they make Marcia happy).
Don't love it: Woody's. "It's not my bag, baby"
Love it: Snorkeling! Vacation time is precious (and so is the cost of the vacation!) I woudln't choose a day at a villa over the beach and snorkeling(arrival and departure days not included) It would make me really cranky and slightly psychotic.
This reminds me of the “Most Overrated/Most Underrated” threads we’ve done a few times. For such a small place, there are obviously a lot of different ways to roll with it.
What you don’t get depends on a lot of things – the size of your family, your age, your style, your personal needs, etc. etc.
Caneel gets dissed here, and I get that, especially for all the villa-philes. Indeed, at $495 and up a night, Caneel is a stretch for most people, considering what you don’t get.
And a lot of folks who are already used to paying those kind of Four Seasons/Ritz resort prices also don’t get it as witnessed by the unintentionally funny reviews you see on TripAdvisor.
However, we like to keep our options open and try different ways of visiting both the US and British Virgin Islands, and the deal we caught in for our short trip in June for $325 including that awesome breakfast buffet (plus a $100 resort credit we used for the Caneel ferry) was pretty hard to beat.
Needing to minimize jeep time because we were there less than a week, the benefits of having 7 great beaches within easy walking distance to enjoy at any time of the day worked for us at that price, but we are big time beach people and love to snorkel. For a “resort”, it has a pretty innocuous vibe that is actually in character with STJ.
What you don’t get depends on a lot of things – the size of your family, your age, your style, your personal needs, etc. etc.
Caneel gets dissed here, and I get that, especially for all the villa-philes. Indeed, at $495 and up a night, Caneel is a stretch for most people, considering what you don’t get.
And a lot of folks who are already used to paying those kind of Four Seasons/Ritz resort prices also don’t get it as witnessed by the unintentionally funny reviews you see on TripAdvisor.
However, we like to keep our options open and try different ways of visiting both the US and British Virgin Islands, and the deal we caught in for our short trip in June for $325 including that awesome breakfast buffet (plus a $100 resort credit we used for the Caneel ferry) was pretty hard to beat.
Needing to minimize jeep time because we were there less than a week, the benefits of having 7 great beaches within easy walking distance to enjoy at any time of the day worked for us at that price, but we are big time beach people and love to snorkel. For a “resort”, it has a pretty innocuous vibe that is actually in character with STJ.
When we come to place where the sea and the sky collide
Throw me over the edge and let my spirit glide
Throw me over the edge and let my spirit glide
Hey man to each his own, the honey never snorkels and I live for it when on St John. Maybe you could take up hiking 
. Fun to read these post what one loves and others don't.
My don't get it would have to be going to those fancy restaurants alot of ya seem to like. Not that I would go to them. It's just food and it's a flip of the coin you will be happy with it. Give me Uncle Joes, Skinnys and Woodys please, guess I'm just a dive type of guy
. Fun to read these post what one loves and others don't.My don't get it would have to be going to those fancy restaurants alot of ya seem to like. Not that I would go to them. It's just food and it's a flip of the coin you will be happy with it. Give me Uncle Joes, Skinnys and Woodys please, guess I'm just a dive type of guy
Hi Pete,
It's your (and Mrs. Pete's) vacation...do what you enjoy to make your experience there memorable and hopefully better than the last trip...whatever that may (or may not) be. Feel no despair over an unused (little used) item that was bought with good intentions. We've all been there...PS: I have a bowflex going cheap
I like snorkeling, eating, cocktailing and lounging at the beach or by the pool, cocktailing, exploring the island with the Jeep, cocktailing (did I mention that?)
What I do not enjoy is work email, so I will not bring my PC, nor my work phone when I go...what I "don't get" is Woody's...for no particular reason, just not my style I guess.
All the best!
Scott
It's your (and Mrs. Pete's) vacation...do what you enjoy to make your experience there memorable and hopefully better than the last trip...whatever that may (or may not) be. Feel no despair over an unused (little used) item that was bought with good intentions. We've all been there...PS: I have a bowflex going cheap
I like snorkeling, eating, cocktailing and lounging at the beach or by the pool, cocktailing, exploring the island with the Jeep, cocktailing (did I mention that?)
What I do not enjoy is work email, so I will not bring my PC, nor my work phone when I go...what I "don't get" is Woody's...for no particular reason, just not my style I guess.
All the best!
Scott
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bubblybrenda
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I am not that keen on snorkelling. I like to think it is because I am not a strong swimmer. I love to go if I have a confident swimmer next to me.
What I don't get that others do: drinking alcohol on the beach. Hot sunshine and alcohol during the day don't mix well for me. But give me a stool on the Quiet Mon balcony and I can drink my fair of rum punch when the sun goes down.
What I don't get that others do: drinking alcohol on the beach. Hot sunshine and alcohol during the day don't mix well for me. But give me a stool on the Quiet Mon balcony and I can drink my fair of rum punch when the sun goes down.
~Brenda~
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mrscherry2000
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Second mention of close calls I've seen on this thread. What do you mean? sharks? Current? Enlighten me. My hubby isn't as strong swimmer as me so I often venture out further. I'd like to go out to Waterlemon Cay this year but not sure if he'll be up to it. Sometimes I "cling" to other strangers snorkeling when he's not into it. (But I don't sit right next to them on the beach!) Does this bother anyone if you have a lone snorkeler who "hangs" around you? I LOVE snorkeling!Connie wrote:I've had 2 close calls that really scared me and I started to panic. NEVER EVER snorkel by yourself.
mrscherry, you don't have to worry about sharks while snorkeling in the VIs. They are around but not intersted in you. What you do need to worry about are currents, cramping, and making sure that you don't overestimate your capacity. If you are going to snorkle alone, it might be a good idea to wear a personal flotation device, just in case you encounter any trouble. Lots of people use them, you won't look weird.
And, I have to tell you, that I personally HATE when other snorkelers follow me around closely! It drives me CRAZY. Not people I am with, of course, but strangers. If I have someone swimming very near to me, I will get up and tread water until they leave, or swim back to where I came from and try again later.
And, I have to tell you, that I personally HATE when other snorkelers follow me around closely! It drives me CRAZY. Not people I am with, of course, but strangers. If I have someone swimming very near to me, I will get up and tread water until they leave, or swim back to where I came from and try again later.
It's like looking in your soup and finding a whole different alphabet.
Amen to that. With strangers that is of course, not your friends. Especially when you are trying to take photo of something interesting. It's always nicer to snorkel when it's not too many people around. I would say this is also applicable when scuba diving.liamsaunt wrote: And, I have to tell you, that I personally HATE when other snorkelers follow me around closely! It drives me CRAZY. Not people I am with, of course, but strangers. If I have someone swimming very near to me, I will get up and tread water until they leave, or swim back to where I came from and try again later.
Maggy