RCPlaneFan,

Thanks for your thoughts. Much appreciated. We will have checked bags. I've tried to travel with carry-on only, but just can't make it work for me.

The return will be a long day, but it's a long day no matter which route we pick. We will plan for a Tuesday or Thursday departure and take Speedy's ferry directly from Virgin Gorda to St. Thomas. The saddest part about that is that boat leaves at dawn. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/cry.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/cry.gif" alt="" /> OTOH - that leaves us ample time to deal with customs and immigration.

Again, thanks for your advice. The folks on this forum are the BEST!

Shari