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by pipergal
Fri Jun 05, 2009 6:08 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Just had an idea!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 3372

WOO HOO I I can do 8 Tuff Miles, so can you!! I walked the entire race and jogged the final mile or so (downhill!) Its a GREAT time to be on island and we plan it for the beginning (Thurs-Thurs)of our trip and RELAX after we have finished ther race! We are a group of 8 doing it this year and my goal...
by pipergal
Mon Jun 01, 2009 10:01 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: White Cottage
Replies: 5
Views: 1226

White Cottage is on Pelican Terrace in Point Rendevous. I stayed at Miles Away and MA the last villa on the street. Heading away from MA towards the Fish Bay Road, Golden Dragon is next followed by Far Niente followed by White Cottage. There is one more villa and then the main road. Its a great, saf...
by pipergal
Tue May 26, 2009 7:55 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: WOO HOO 8 Tuff Miles Trip (Take 2) booked!!
Replies: 4
Views: 819

Re: WOO HOO 8 Tuff Miles Trip (Take 2) booked!!

Since doing 8 Tuff Miles in 2008 and finishing near the end, Doesn't everyone finish at the end? :lol: Well, I mean, I finished, BUT I was the third to last female to finish the ENTIRE race!!! Finish Party was almost over and there is about two miles of cars trying to get to Coral Bay on your tail!...
by pipergal
Mon May 25, 2009 2:08 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Ditleff??
Replies: 7
Views: 1402

Hi! I was there at the beginning of April and the road was open. They have begun construction on two homes and you could still access the beach, however I am afraid that as soon as that gate house is finished they may close it??? I am not sure. Very bittersweet..
by pipergal
Mon May 25, 2009 9:43 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Overdue trip report 04/01/09-04/07/09 - Days 2-7
Replies: 9
Views: 1641

Overdue trip report 04/01/09-04/07/09 - Days 2-7

Day #2 Since Miles Away has the SAME coffee maker at that we do at home, we made it the night before and set the timer. So we awoke to fresh coffee and lounged on the deck in these amazing cushioned chairs with ottomans and soaked in the view over Fish Bay. Packed the cooler. Six Corona lights, LIME...
by pipergal
Mon May 25, 2009 8:11 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Overdue trip report 04/01/09-04/07/09 - Day 1
Replies: 2
Views: 947

Overdue trip report 04/01/09-04/07/09 - Day 1

Since I just booked our next trip, I thought I would finally get our last trip report DONE! This was a last minute trip, Hubby and I needed to get out of dodge and I started by looking for the cheapest airfare. We booked Continental EWR-SJU-STT. I had a lot of reservations about flying through SJU, ...
by pipergal
Mon May 25, 2009 7:25 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: WOO HOO 8 Tuff Miles Trip (Take 2) booked!!
Replies: 4
Views: 819

WOO HOO 8 Tuff Miles Trip (Take 2) booked!!

Since doing 8 Tuff Miles in 2008 and finishing near the end, Hubby and I want to try it again!! $258 (+tax) Ewr to Stt in Feburary!! CANT WAIT! Having the next trip, just puts a calm over me and keeps me sane! Happy Memorial Day everyone!
by pipergal
Fri May 15, 2009 6:25 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Favorite Villa for Two?
Replies: 34
Views: 5313

MILES AWAY! I love Pt Rendevous and we spent a week here in April and the layout of perfect!! So fabulously appointed and comfortable! Nothing beats those deck lounges for your morning coffee! Villa company was great to deal with. Good luck!
by pipergal
Sun Mar 29, 2009 6:51 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Taxi from airport to ferry question??
Replies: 5
Views: 1097

Taxi from airport to ferry question??

In the past we have always arranged private taxi and used Dohms (group), I am a little unsure what is the best way to get from the STT airport to the ferry (either one)for just the two of us (Mr. Pipergal and I). AS always, you guys rock and I just want to be organized this trip since we are only st...
by pipergal
Sun Mar 22, 2009 2:19 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: St John Car Rental question??
Replies: 4
Views: 1086

St John Car Rental question??

Hello all First time renting with these folks, do they have a lot to park in? Thanks, also, we may night arrive until after 6pm (can pick up car) but I thought about waiting until the next day to pick it up, has anyone ever done this??? How would we get a cab from our villa in the am??? We are going...
by pipergal
Sun Mar 15, 2009 10:23 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Miles Away Villa location question???
Replies: 7
Views: 1845

Miles Away Villa location question???

Hello! Does anyone know the exact location of this villa? Is it remote, is it a safe and secure location?? Can you describe excactly where it is? TIA
pipergal:)
by pipergal
Wed Mar 11, 2009 6:16 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: HOLY COW $233 from EWR to STT in 3 weeks! Few questions?
Replies: 11
Views: 1768

HOLY COW $233 from EWR to STT in 3 weeks! Few questions?

Hello!! I cant believe the stars have lined up and the flight and villa have fallen into place! This will be our third trip, but 1st time flying througn San Juan on the way down only. Can you tell me what that flight is like?, Does it normally run on time? TIA and I sure more questions will pop up. ...
by pipergal
Tue Sep 30, 2008 9:31 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: VI Ecotours?
Replies: 2
Views: 1175

VI ecotours is GREAT

Did the Kayack/snorkel trip in Feb and it was awesome!!! Great informative guide, excellent gear and was a highlight of our trip!! We did the two hour trip and we loved every minute. Saw an awesome cuttle fish watching us, sea cucumber, and lost of other fish. Just bring bug spray for the short time...
by pipergal
Mon Mar 17, 2008 6:22 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Point Rendezvous
Replies: 4
Views: 1700

Hi We just stayed at Lost Horizon in PR and we loved the location. You go past Gift Hill Rd (go past the Dead End sign)and there is a pretty steep hill. No worse then the hill on GHR. After the first trip or two it becomes a piece of cake. We would stay in PR again in a heartbeat! ENjoy!
by pipergal
Tue Mar 11, 2008 6:57 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Picking a villa for July
Replies: 15
Views: 4771

What about Lost Horizon? http://www.greatcaribbeangetaways.com/lost_horizon.htm $3050 We just got back from a week there and it was perfect! Under 15 mins from Cruz Bay and secluded enough without feeling isolated. The 2nd master is downstairs and has a lot of privacy. It doesnt have the views of th...