I can't understand why the OP ate breakfast at what sounds like a filthy dive. Surely there were other options. Thanks! I could certainly pick ...

I looked into what it was like on STX after Hugo and Marilyn, and it was ugly. Because I am so naive, I asked about power and connectivity. Never mind...

As I recall with Hugo, our power was off from Sept. 18 to just before Thanksgiving (2 1/2 months) and with Marilyn it was out from Sept. 15 to a cou...

Thank you, Exit Zero, that's very helpful and informative. What kind of generators are common in residential places? What kind of fuel do they use?

Question about the "gated communities" on STX. In one message thread, someone mentioned that they are not very common. But from my condo search, all o...

Are there any parts of the island (perhaps in elevated areas) where one can be comfortable without the A/C, or with very little A/C use? Thanks.

I am glad that I posted. The responses that I got helped me get a sense where things are. Decent 2 bed, 2 bath condo close to the beach. I expect...

Thanks, AandA2VI. I didn't realize it varies that much across the USVI.

You received a lot of good information about condos on this thread. I love to see this board function with specific helpful information. Yes,...

Thanks again, everyone. I'm getting really helpful information and pointers here. Another question: I see from various sources that the real esta...

How big of a difference in the corrosion rate/damage would it be between a property right on the beach, and a property half a mile from the beach?

Thanks again, Bernie. $1100-$1200 as just a monthly condo fee? That's a lot higher than I expected.

Another question: what would be a typical monthly utilities cost (water, electricity, A/C, condo association fee) for an 1100-1500 square feet condo? ...

Thanks, Bernie, this is very helpful. I'll be on STX from Feb 22 to March 22 this year, so I'll get a realtor and see both Pelican Cove and Gentle Win...