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Re: Scrub-we are not wanted
[Re: windward2c]
#58661
06/18/2015 09:25 AM
06/18/2015 09:25 AM
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Posts: 402 St Thomas, USVI
Kimber
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windward2c said: All different degrees of good. Not much is "like the old idea of the BVIs" but that is progress for you....I hated the idea when they built a resort on Saba Rock - but I go there regularly and have a great time. I hated when they redid all the shacks into fancy places like the Pirates and Cooper but then went there and had a great time and lamented the construction for years as I watched Scrub get built and then went there and had a great time. Yup it is def different than throwing your hook in Great Harbor and dingy to Foxys but as stated hanging over the edge of that pool w a drink in ur hand looking out at the SFDC is spectacular and beats sitting in my office in the winter. Plus they have a dive center there so my when I am with my son it is convenient. We dont go there every time but it is great when we do and everyone is super friendly. I must drink what you are drinking next time I'm at Scrub. I've never been able to see the SFDC from there. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Scrub-we are not wanted
[Re: Kimber]
#58662
06/18/2015 01:20 PM
06/18/2015 01:20 PM
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windward2c
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Kimber said:windward2c said: All different degrees of good. Not much is "like the old idea of the BVIs" but that is progress for you....I hated the idea when they built a resort on Saba Rock - but I go there regularly and have a great time. I hated when they redid all the shacks into fancy places like the Pirates and Cooper but then went there and had a great time and lamented the construction for years as I watched Scrub get built and then went there and had a great time. Yup it is def different than throwing your hook in Great Harbor and dingy to Foxys but as stated hanging over the edge of that pool w a drink in ur hand looking out at the SFDC is spectacular and beats sitting in my office in the winter. Plus they have a dive center there so my when I am with my son it is convenient. We dont go there every time but it is great when we do and everyone is super friendly. I must drink what you are drinking next time I'm at Scrub. I've never been able to see the SFDC from there. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" /> Kimber - u must always be sitting at and facing the bar. After u get ur drink you need to turn around, it is right behind you! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Groovin.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Scrub-we are not wanted
[Re: AndyPIT]
#58664
06/18/2015 02:21 PM
06/18/2015 02:21 PM
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Posts: 1,392 Maryland
Kirk
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AndyPIT said:
I could see them getting irritated at a cat full of parting adults carrying drinks from boat to pool acting like idiots. Best Western kinda people.
Probably leave their fenders out when they sail too! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/cloud.gif" alt="" />
Kirk in Maryland
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Re: Scrub-we are not wanted
[Re: Kimber]
#58666
06/21/2015 06:02 PM
06/21/2015 06:02 PM
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Posts: 1,216 JAX
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Just back from saing Abacos. Met one guy who held his nose when I mentioned sailing BVI before. He said the BVI wasn't like it used to be. I asked him "what is? And then said "well, at least BVI has wind!"
Scrub is my kind of resort if I was land based. My wife's definition of roughing it...used to be the Holiday Inn, now it's staying at the Ritz Carlton and leaving the windows open. That's why we've moved up from smaller monos to bigger cats with all the bells and whistles.
But when I'm on a boat, that is where I want to stay until the trip ends.
JPH I spent my money on booze, broads, and boats...the rest I wasted.
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Re: Scrub-we are not wanted
[Re: jphart]
#58667
06/21/2015 10:43 PM
06/21/2015 10:43 PM
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Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 371 PA
AndyPIT
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jphart said: But when I'm on a boat, that is where I want to stay until the trip ends. Are you saying you just want to motor a cat over to Scrubs dock and check into the hotel? I will say the only thing I didn't get was having to go into the lobby to check in... it was way overkill and took almost 30 mins. Nick's folks have you tied up, paid up, a bag of ice and in the pool with drink in hand in NO TIME FLAT...
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Re: Scrub-we are not wanted
[Re: jphart]
#58669
06/22/2015 10:16 PM
06/22/2015 10:16 PM
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Posts: 32 Houston, TX
HtownHondo
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jphart said: When I'm on a boat, the boat is where I want to stay until the trip ends. This is exactly what myself and the crew did as recently as 6/20. After turning in our cat we enjoyed our leisurely trip to Trellis and awaited our ferry to Scrub to spend the night in one of their villas (paid $ not points, although a couple of us could have pooled points). The upper pool was open while the lower was receiving its final resurface and while slightly crowded, it didn't pose a problem. There were many vessels on the dock, all of them good, friendly people and welcome in the pool; at least by us. As for the resort staff, there was a "communication" error on our arrival time. Apparently if you're coming from Trellis it's advisable to tell them you have 8 people arriving from a charter rather than expecting they are sending the big ferry every time. We ended up bumping some staff and pool resurfacing staff to accommodate the guests. I called ahead and the person I spoke to couldn't comprehend I wasn't on email to let them know 2 days in advance when our crew was arriving; assuming we were arriving into EIS, instead of finishing our charter with a nice night at scrub. Other than the ferry situation, the rest of the stay was fabulous. The staff at breakfast, pool bar, luggage bellmen, marina store/deli were all wonderful. The check-in staff was questionable as we wanted to upgrade villas with more $ to accommodate people that were in regular rooms but they said everything was occupied. Turns out the 4 bedroom next to us was vacant that night. Who knows if they prep those villas for guests like a hotel would for any standard room.
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Re: Scrub-we are not wanted
[Re: HtownHondo]
#58670
06/23/2015 08:46 AM
06/23/2015 08:46 AM
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Posts: 1,450 Napa, California
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I think Scrub is still a Marriot Property? There is a very, very nice Marriot Property about a mile from my house in Napa. Just think of all the travel I could save?
It's not what you've got, it's what you give, it's not the life you choose, it's the life you live.
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