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Help us with our 35th Anniversay
Help us with our 35th Anniversay
Next June 5, 2011 will be our 35th Anniversary.
We usually stay on STT, travel over to STJ and take boat trips to the BVI's.
We really love it and can't make that leap yet to another Island.
Trying to start the planning. Here's what we have to have.
Snorkeling, great beaches, being able to drive wherever we want, when we want. Gorgeous views.
We've found that already and we're worried that we will pick somplace else and be disappointed.
We've been to Grand Cayman (no Island views). We've been to Acapulco (no thank you). The Keys (fun and beautiful, but again, no Island views). Bermuda (safe, but expensive). Jamaica (not so safe there).
Thought about going to St. Kitts, or Lucia, or Eluethera (the out Islands).
Can anybody else us start the planning stages or are we so addicted the the USVI's, that we should plan to just go back to what we know.
Thanks!
We usually stay on STT, travel over to STJ and take boat trips to the BVI's.
We really love it and can't make that leap yet to another Island.
Trying to start the planning. Here's what we have to have.
Snorkeling, great beaches, being able to drive wherever we want, when we want. Gorgeous views.
We've found that already and we're worried that we will pick somplace else and be disappointed.
We've been to Grand Cayman (no Island views). We've been to Acapulco (no thank you). The Keys (fun and beautiful, but again, no Island views). Bermuda (safe, but expensive). Jamaica (not so safe there).
Thought about going to St. Kitts, or Lucia, or Eluethera (the out Islands).
Can anybody else us start the planning stages or are we so addicted the the USVI's, that we should plan to just go back to what we know.
Thanks!
Vicki's trip report was amazing and I have alot of places bookmarked to stay on Anguilla, but from what I understand, it's a flat, not as beautiful place as STT or STJ.
What makes me nervous about the BVI's is the prices for food and drinks. I know it's more expensive in STJ and STT then in the states, but alot of the prices don't make me so crazy, that it doesn't stop me from going back.
It's very difficult to make a decision for me. Husband, Glenn will go wherever
) I just want to make the right choice and not miss what we already love in the USVI's.
What makes me nervous about the BVI's is the prices for food and drinks. I know it's more expensive in STJ and STT then in the states, but alot of the prices don't make me so crazy, that it doesn't stop me from going back.
It's very difficult to make a decision for me. Husband, Glenn will go wherever
) I just want to make the right choice and not miss what we already love in the USVI's.
Why not stick with what you know, but maybe upgrade a little. Stay in a nicer villa or maybe spend a few days at Caneel, charter a boat for the day for just the 2 of you, etc.
We just spent our 20th on a 50ft sailboat with a Captain/Chef and his wife. We sailed mostly around the BVI (first & last in USVI); a few pretty quiet anchorages. It was beyond awesome. They spoiled us rotten. A few $$$ but something we will talk about for a long time.
We just spent our 20th on a 50ft sailboat with a Captain/Chef and his wife. We sailed mostly around the BVI (first & last in USVI); a few pretty quiet anchorages. It was beyond awesome. They spoiled us rotten. A few $$$ but something we will talk about for a long time.
janet
Connie,
You might consider St. Barth's in the French West Indies.
My wife and I think of St. Barth the French version of St. John; small, no big hotels and not easy to get to so it's special. (You land at St. Maarten, then take a very small plane to St. Barth.)
Like the USVI, St. Barth is of Scandinavian extraction; it used to be part of Sweden. Not unusual to see fair-haired locals.
Snorkeling is not as good on St. Barth as on St. John, but the beaches are terrific. Topography and views similar to St. John, but with a French flair. Gustavia feels a bit like Cruz Bay. French and English are spoken everywhere.
Restaurants there can be pricey, like on St. John. But you'll have more French food options. Lodging can also be pricey, but I have some tips so if you're interested, send a PM.
TM
You might consider St. Barth's in the French West Indies.
My wife and I think of St. Barth the French version of St. John; small, no big hotels and not easy to get to so it's special. (You land at St. Maarten, then take a very small plane to St. Barth.)
Like the USVI, St. Barth is of Scandinavian extraction; it used to be part of Sweden. Not unusual to see fair-haired locals.
Snorkeling is not as good on St. Barth as on St. John, but the beaches are terrific. Topography and views similar to St. John, but with a French flair. Gustavia feels a bit like Cruz Bay. French and English are spoken everywhere.
Restaurants there can be pricey, like on St. John. But you'll have more French food options. Lodging can also be pricey, but I have some tips so if you're interested, send a PM.
TM
I just can't believe that we sold St Barts. Just imagine how cool it would be to still have a Swedish Caribbean islandToonMann wrote: Like the USVI, St. Barth is of Scandinavian extraction; it used to be part of Sweden. Not unusual to see fair-haired locals.
.I would like to go there sometimes and I have done a bit of researching in the past, but what made me choose other islands is that it's really expensive there and not so good snorkeling.
Maggy
Connie, congrats on your upcoming anniversary! My hubby and I will also celebrate our 35th this year.
Whenever we visit another island, we wish we were back on St John, it is our favorite place on the planet. I say why mess with a good thing? Go with what you love!
Whenever we visit another island, we wish we were back on St John, it is our favorite place on the planet. I say why mess with a good thing? Go with what you love!
Patr
~~Longing to be back on St. John~~
~~Longing to be back on St. John~~
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