Considering the size and prominent location, I thought the architect did an excellent job in blending the structure into the hilltop. A dream property.

Bump for current conditions.

"A bottle of rum, cigars and cheap souvenirs" - memorize it and say the same thing every time. You never know when you're going to get a new/overzealous customs agent and it sounds a lot more honest than being unprepared or saying "nothing".

Our friends buy waaaaay too much jewelry every year and they declared it once not knowing any better. After wasting a bunch of time and scrambling to find $39 or whatever like the OP (they would only take cash) one of the agents whispered to them saying not to make a declaration like that ever again.

Hurricane Ian's eyewall passed directly over the Dry Tortugas yesterday evening with 120mph winds, making it the first unofficial Florida landfall. Irma damaged some of the moat wall back in 2017, and that storm was about 100 miles to the east.

Wishing everyone affected by the storm the best.

I felt bad calling when all the airlines are busy with Ian, but, after some unpleasant exchanges with a completely incompetent agent via chat I went ahead and plugged my phone in on speaker and listened to elevator music for 45 minutes while working until I got a live person with Delta. After the initial attempt of them trying to keep me on a redeye, and the person clearly understanding what my complaint was, she said yes she should could put me back on the afternoon flight to ATL that was only 13 minutes different than what I previously booked. She just had to go get override codes. 10 minutes later she was back on and fixed everything.

I can't think of any reason other than trying to get me on cheaper flights that they would try such a thing seems how the price has doubled since I booked in May. Complete scam IMO.

It just keeps getting better and better everyday!!! AND! now pay again for the tents??? There are some people getting very rich on this disaster of a project!!! It's funny, this building went up fast from the old airport. In this span they could have built two completely new buildings had they contracted Turner construction company out of NYC!! Well we'll see, 22 and a wake up!!!

Steve,
It was very easy. They want you there pretty early to fill out customs paperwork, but are very friendly about it and helpful.

Boat left on time to Jost. Ride over was easy and we lined up at customs and it went pretty smoothly. Maybe 15 minutes.

Plenty of taxis to take where you wanted to go. Everyone was back at the appointed time to catch the ferry, so it left promptly. I think we pulled out at 3?

It was very smooth operation.

Ellen

Now that my wife retired and I'm semi retired we stay alot longer. Yes 2 weeks wasn't enough for us either. Last year we stayed 4 weeks in Orient Bay and this year it will be 6 weeks. We can't wait! Now over the years we have gotten to know a few owners and managers of places in Orient Bay. Talking to them directly we have found very good deals for extended stays. That being said I suggest you realy know and trust them because your working without a net. In that there are some guarantees when you use an internet platform or local realtor. I remember you from years ago too.

Will look at the ferry schedule again….maybe will stay in San Juan and just fly to Beef Island early and take an earlier ferry over to VG.
Thanks for the suggestions.

Said to grab a taxi to DIVI so ground transportation wasn't included.

Thanks guys! and Ellen it's hard to take a bad photo where you are going, safe travels!

Thanks and well said.

Good leads. I would add that on Anegada, Sidney Wheatley rebuilt the old museum building at Pomato Point (which was blown out by Irma/Maria) and turned it into a very nice restaurant - definitely give it a try. If you have a multi-hull, Pomato Point makes a good anchorage too. Hopefully we will see you!