TravelTalkOnline

STT / STJ Visit - 2/28-3/5

Posted By: RickG

STT / STJ Visit - 2/28-3/5 - 03/17/2018 04:07 PM

Sweet Christine and I stayed with Capt. Jay and Deb at their Mahogany Run, St. Thomas condo. We spent our first full day on St. John via the people ferry. Cruz Bay has come a long way in the six months since Irma. It is obvious that a huge amount of work has gone into recovery and there is a lot more work to do.

First impression of STJ? It is very ready for visitors. Maybe more ready for visitors than for residents. Many residents and villa owners we spoke with are six months or more from being back to normal. Many insurance claims have not yet been paid. There is enough inventory to meet the demand of visitors for now. I am concerned whether there is enough long-term rentals for the required number of service industry staff.

We ran into Kirk from the VIOL forum at Cruz Bay Landing. It was great to catch up! He is busy this year after having a great year last year with his painting and construction work. It was great to catch up with Boo at ] CBL. She and Wade have a lot of work to do with a house that sounds pretty much destroyed. Cruz Bay Landing Todd's buddy Kenny had lunch there that day.

We caught up with VIOL forumite EagleRayLover/Leslie from the Coral Bay side for a Sunday Fun Day at Water Island. Leslie and Steve have a very cool thing going at Pelican Beach in Coral Bay, St. John, taking reservations starting October. Water access! http://pelicanbeachvi.com

We caught up with VIOL forumite Tracey in WI and husband Juice at the airport. Their new villa in Coral Bay is ready for visitors, Into the Mystic. I know this property from previous visits and it has an awesome setting and easy access. I am certain it will be a favorite. http://www.intothemysticvi.com

We are definitely back for Halloween with Big Red and Becky.

Cheers, RickG
Posted By: TomB

Re: STT / STJ Visit - 2/28-3/5 - 03/19/2018 12:05 PM

So looking forward to a Cruz Bay Landing Breakfast! Three weeks to go!
Not sure if it is the breakfast of the Bloody Marys that keep me coming.
Posted By: RickG

Re: STT / STJ Visit - 2/28-3/5 - 03/20/2018 04:56 PM

Boo opens at 7 and works until 2. Plenty of time to make a choice!

Cheers, RickG
Posted By: Cleobeach

Re: STT / STJ Visit - 2/28-3/5 - 03/22/2018 01:39 PM

I never like breakfast out because I can do it better (and cheaper) at home but let me tell you, I absolutely loved breakfast at Cruz Bay Landing. They know what they are doing and the place was packed every time we walked by.
© 2024 TravelTalkOnline