Long term planning is not our strong suit. Buying tickets even six months out is a major accomplishment. Normally we'll go down over the holidays, come back for a couple weeks, then go down for a couple more months.

We have the Cape Air coupon book, so I looked for Southwest tickets in January from San Juan. I thought they opened their schedule six months ahead, but they're only taking reservations through January 4! That's 3 1/2 months from now.

Am I missing something? The BVI won't let you in without a return ticket. I guess the Cape Air book will do, but this sure doesn't facilitate planning.