On a related topic -- does anybody have suggestions for the healthiest options for prepared foods, beyond trail mix and dried fruit? Everything is so...

Just an update on CVS - I just placed an order and you now need to use a credit card with a Stateside address - new rule 🙁 Pia An update fo...

We're unaccustomed to the season starting so early, though. Even though it "officially" starts in June every year, hurricane season doesn't seem to p...

the roads are in awful shape here on STT (STJ makes for a nice ride, though...STX is better than STT for roads, but not as good as STJ) Ummmm......

Thanks for sharing, Tippi! The only major transgression I noticed was the "only an hour ahead of East Coast time" bit -- bound to confuse a few folks...

Wow! $60?! Finally we have something cheaper on STJ!! 😎

Cultural ignorance takes many forms. Until I was 8 years old, I didn't know there were black people who spoke only Spanish; I'd never met any. Until...

That sounds like a decent plan -- although I'd recommend renting a motorcycle, not a scooter, if that's what you plan to ride -- as there's many thing...

Oh, and Afriend makes a really excellent point above -- two of the big benefits of life on two wheels are parking options and spending very little on ...

If you're not familiar with the streets and traffic down here, a motorcycle is not going to be a very good way to either enjoy or learn the island, ev...

seems cuban illegals are given a very special privilage of the wet foot/ dry foot policy that no other illegal immigrant gets. thats completely wrong....

Somebody on St. John just started a Facebook page for shoutouts about stolen stuff -- maybe set one up for STX?

It's a tricky search function; make sure you change the range from "last 30 days" to "all".

LOL Pamela! And, on my "fluffier" days, I trust Nike and Speedo (via Zappos.com, free shipping) to keep me contained! 😎 Those suits cost a bit m...

Good afternoon, elite-geek-girl -- search the archives; there's a ton of info on this topic. Unfortunately it does not change much from year to year....

Surprisingly, victoriassecret.com has become my go-to site for reasonably priced, decent quality swimwear. Not everything falls in that category, but...

I can't speak for STT, but on STJ, the qualified carpenters who are already here don't have enough work. Even some well established tradespeople have...

I'm confused -- they don't actually move in, just waste your time? What is the benefit to them if this is some kind of scam? What do you mean by, th...

I've been there for lunch; tried the conch fritters and the fish and chips, as well as their margaritas. It was OK, but our entire order (party of fo...

divinggirl has good advice. In a small community, definitely check who's playing for which team! Also, it's probably not the best idea to post t...

Wow; thanks for checking this out and posting about it, Pamela. Guess there's one born every minute or the likes of Mr. Hollis wouldn't be in busines...

Beach chairs on St. Thomas! 😎

July is off season here, so you might even get a good deal at a villa for a two-week stay. It all depends on how much is reasonable for you to spend....

aussie, we seem to be on the identical wavelength. (tu)

Let me get this straight -- you're complaining about people complaining? 😀