Another vote here for Collette. She is fantastic - especially with newbies. She has certified our entire family and several teen friends as well. We go back to her every year. Diving is not risk free and she makes sure everyone is safe and comfortable. She is equally accomodating for the experienced...

We have stayed at this villa multiple times. It is a wonderful place. Pictures on Carefree website are very accurate. The one thing I must mention is the small "spa" area at the top of the pool is not really a hot tub. The water circulates and bubbles but it is not hot. If you are there in...

Martini girl - It is great for kids with one warning. The bedrooms are arranged as one one the main floor and 3 on the upper floor. The three upper rooms are reached by a stair case that goes up to a landing, splits into two staircases with one leading to the back bedroom and the second leading to t...

I promised I would write a report after this trip. We have been to St John 3 times in the past 15 months but our trips have consisted of complete relaxation for my husband and I on the beach, trips to our favorite restaurant Tage and enjoying quiet time without the kids. This trip however was a dram...

For all you recent travelers - Did you have any problems carrying on your coolers? What type coolant did you use? I called TSA and they said I could use the frozen blue gel packs as long as they are frozen. This seems opposite what is on the website. Looking to take down frozen spag sauce, lasagna &...

We are renting Tesori in the spring. While on island in December we were lucky enough to see it after a group checked out. It is really very beautiful. The four bedrooms in the main house are really nice with great bathrooms. (I don't think the villa rental pictures show the bathrooms but they are r...

We stayed there last year. I was bad and didn't do a trip report. Bottom line - it is a great villa. We are heading down again and staying there in less than a month. There are only 2 negative comments I can make. The first is the driveway when you come out is on a blind curve. It always make me ner...