thanks all for the comments...it looks like we will try to stay closer to the Gap...the 30+ minute drive to the Gap from St. James sounds a bit much...as i mentioned, we will have a car, so we will be able to explore the island during the day, then come "home" to the Gap in the evenings...we will try to find a place without major noise issues <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" />

another question, generally, how hard is it to find free parking on the island?...what about specifically in the Gap area?