Best Beach in St Thomas to relax on

"Howie" <Trythinking@Ifyouhaveabrain.net> wrote in message
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> Charles wrote:
>
> > In article <Gt8lc.93228$Gd3.21655575@news4.srv.hcvlny.cv.net> , Tom &
> > Linda <tkanitra@> wrote:
> >
> >
> >>My favorite beach in the world (at least the ones I've seen) is Trunk
Bay on
> >>St. John. St. John is a 20 minute ferry ride from the far eastern end
(Red
> >>Hook) of St. Thomas. It doesn't get any better. In fact, it's part of
the
> >>US National Park system, like Yellowstone and Yosemite.
> >
> >
> > If you can stand the taxi drivers. Every damm one of them, from the
> > ship to Red Hook. Cruz Bay to Trunk Bay, Trunk Bay back to Cruz Bay,
> > Red Hook back to ship, held the cab 20 minutes till full. Moved half
> > the cab to another cab twice because they want to juggle destinations.
> > Cab rate is $8 to Red Hook. One tried to charge $10.
>
> I hate that. A couple of cruises back, I decided that any cabbie who
> makes me wait until he is absolutely full, is not receiving any tip from
> me. In Tortola there were 10 of us in a cab. The driver waited 1/2
> hour to pick up number 11, even though we all promised to stiff him. He
> lost out big time by waiting.
>

I know that the reason they have the large vans is to reduce the number of
vehicles on the roads in the USVI.

While I don't know for certain... I'm just guessing... but it's possible
that they may be required to give it their best shot to wait to fill the
taxis.

--Tom

"Howie" <Trythinking@Ifyouhaveabrain.net> wrote in message
news:CYydnc30-uOqFQjd4p2dnA@...
> Charles wrote:
>
> > In article <Gt8lc.93228$Gd3.21655575@news4.srv.hcvlny.cv.net> , Tom &
> > Linda <tkanitra@> wrote:
> >
> >
> >>My favorite beach in the world (at least the ones I've seen) is Trunk
Bay on
> >>St. John. St. John is a 20 minute ferry ride from the far eastern end
(Red
> >>Hook) of St. Thomas. It doesn't get any better. In fact, it's part of
the
> >>US National Park system, like Yellowstone and Yosemite.
> >
> >
> > If you can stand the taxi drivers. Every damm one of them, from the
> > ship to Red Hook. Cruz Bay to Trunk Bay, Trunk Bay back to Cruz Bay,
> > Red Hook back to ship, held the cab 20 minutes till full. Moved half
> > the cab to another cab twice because they want to juggle destinations.
> > Cab rate is $8 to Red Hook. One tried to charge $10.
>
> I hate that. A couple of cruises back, I decided that any cabbie who
> makes me wait until he is absolutely full, is not receiving any tip from
> me. In Tortola there were 10 of us in a cab. The driver waited 1/2
> hour to pick up number 11, even though we all promised to stiff him. He
> lost out big time by waiting.
>

I know that the reason they have the large vans is to reduce the number of
vehicles on the roads in the USVI.

While I don't know for certain... I'm just guessing... but it's possible
that they may be required to give it their best shot to wait to fill the
taxis.

--Tom

Don't think that was the case, Tom. But gasoline is very expensive, so
I can understand why they would try to be as full as possible.
Nevertheless, waiting a half hour for number 11, when the van is already
completely stuffed with 10, is not acceptable.

Howie

Tom & Linda wrote:

> "Howie" <Trythinking@Ifyouhaveabrain.net> wrote in message
> news:CYydnc30-uOqFQjd4p2dnA@...
>
>>Charles wrote:
>>
>>
>>>In article <Gt8lc.93228$Gd3.21655575@news4.srv.hcvlny.cv.net> , Tom &
>>>Linda <tkanitra@> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>My favorite beach in the world (at least the ones I've seen) is Trunk
>
> Bay on
>
>>>>St. John. St. John is a 20 minute ferry ride from the far eastern end
>
> (Red
>
>>>>Hook) of St. Thomas. It doesn't get any better. In fact, it's part of
>
> the
>
>>>>US National Park system, like Yellowstone and Yosemite.
>>>
>>>
>>>If you can stand the taxi drivers. Every damm one of them, from the
>>>ship to Red Hook. Cruz Bay to Trunk Bay, Trunk Bay back to Cruz Bay,
>>>Red Hook back to ship, held the cab 20 minutes till full. Moved half
>>>the cab to another cab twice because they want to juggle destinations.
>>>Cab rate is $8 to Red Hook. One tried to charge $10.
>>
>>I hate that. A couple of cruises back, I decided that any cabbie who
>>makes me wait until he is absolutely full, is not receiving any tip from
>>me. In Tortola there were 10 of us in a cab. The driver waited 1/2
>>hour to pick up number 11, even though we all promised to stiff him. He
>>lost out big time by waiting.
>>
>
>
> I know that the reason they have the large vans is to reduce the number of
> vehicles on the roads in the USVI.
>
> While I don't know for certain... I'm just guessing... but it's possible
> that they may be required to give it their best shot to wait to fill the
> taxis.
>
> --Tom
>
>

Don't think that was the case, Tom. But gasoline is very expensive, so
I can understand why they would try to be as full as possible.
Nevertheless, waiting a half hour for number 11, when the van is already
completely stuffed with 10, is not acceptable.

Howie

Tom & Linda wrote:

> "Howie" <Trythinking@Ifyouhaveabrain.net> wrote in message
> news:CYydnc30-uOqFQjd4p2dnA@...
>
>>Charles wrote:
>>
>>
>>>In article <Gt8lc.93228$Gd3.21655575@news4.srv.hcvlny.cv.net> , Tom &
>>>Linda <tkanitra@> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>My favorite beach in the world (at least the ones I've seen) is Trunk
>
> Bay on
>
>>>>St. John. St. John is a 20 minute ferry ride from the far eastern end
>
> (Red
>
>>>>Hook) of St. Thomas. It doesn't get any better. In fact, it's part of
>
> the
>
>>>>US National Park system, like Yellowstone and Yosemite.
>>>
>>>
>>>If you can stand the taxi drivers. Every damm one of them, from the
>>>ship to Red Hook. Cruz Bay to Trunk Bay, Trunk Bay back to Cruz Bay,
>>>Red Hook back to ship, held the cab 20 minutes till full. Moved half
>>>the cab to another cab twice because they want to juggle destinations.
>>>Cab rate is $8 to Red Hook. One tried to charge $10.
>>
>>I hate that. A couple of cruises back, I decided that any cabbie who
>>makes me wait until he is absolutely full, is not receiving any tip from
>>me. In Tortola there were 10 of us in a cab. The driver waited 1/2
>>hour to pick up number 11, even though we all promised to stiff him. He
>>lost out big time by waiting.
>>
>
>
> I know that the reason they have the large vans is to reduce the number of
> vehicles on the roads in the USVI.
>
> While I don't know for certain... I'm just guessing... but it's possible
> that they may be required to give it their best shot to wait to fill the
> taxis.
>
> --Tom
>
>

Bill C wrote:

> For what you want I would suggest Sapphire Beach.
> Make sure you feed the iguanas while there too.

They are especially fond of toes ;)

Howie

>
> Bill
>
> "Finz Up" <tadordon@> wrote in message
> news:MPG.1afec435448bd3099896af@news. ...
>
>>I am going on my first cruise on Friday. One of the stops is St. Thomas,
>>we'll be there from 7AM-6PM. My husband and I are true beach bums and
>>want to find a fabulous beach that isn't packed wall to wall with
>>tourists. Our needs are simple, a beach bar, someplace to grab lunch and
>>maybe a chair rental. Beautiful sand and clear blue water is what we're
>>after. Does anyone know of any fab beaches on St. Thomas that we should
>>consider? Thanks in advance.
>>
>>--
>>Maybe it's all too simple, for our big brains to figure out...
>>What if the hokey pokey is really what it's all about? JB
>
>
>

Bill C wrote:

> For what you want I would suggest Sapphire Beach.
> Make sure you feed the iguanas while there too.

They are especially fond of toes ;)

Howie

>
> Bill
>
> "Finz Up" <tadordon@> wrote in message
> news:MPG.1afec435448bd3099896af@news. ...
>
>>I am going on my first cruise on Friday. One of the stops is St. Thomas,
>>we'll be there from 7AM-6PM. My husband and I are true beach bums and
>>want to find a fabulous beach that isn't packed wall to wall with
>>tourists. Our needs are simple, a beach bar, someplace to grab lunch and
>>maybe a chair rental. Beautiful sand and clear blue water is what we're
>>after. Does anyone know of any fab beaches on St. Thomas that we should
>>consider? Thanks in advance.
>>
>>--
>>Maybe it's all too simple, for our big brains to figure out...
>>What if the hokey pokey is really what it's all about? JB
>
>
>

Hi,
I have been to Magan's Bay and Sapphire Beach. Both are beautiful.
If you want to have a great time I would suggest going downtown to the
shopping district as son as you get off the ship. About $3 Taxi ride per
person. You will be dropped off near the straw market. Look for a
driver named Timothy. For about $15/person he will give you a tour of
the Island along with a couple hours beach time at either of these
beaches or another one which I can't remember the name of. The best
money you will ever spend. Timothy is a clean cut well groomed Black
gentleman, very well spoken, about mid 30's? and on your tour will give
you several stops for photos and island history. The good thing is you
don't pay until he brings you safely back to the ship. MUCH less
expensive than the ship's excursions even with a generous tip. If you
have any questions please feel free to reply. I'll be happy to give you
some advice. My wife and I will be taking our 4th cruise with the kids
this year. You won't find a better vacation for your money.

Kind regards,
Steve

Finz Up <tadordon@> wrote in message news:<MPG.1afec435448bd3099896af@news.optonline.ne t>...
> I am going on my first cruise on Friday. One of the stops is St. Thomas,
> we'll be there from 7AM-6PM. My husband and I are true beach bums and
> want to find a fabulous beach that isn't packed wall to wall with
> tourists. Our needs are simple, a beach bar, someplace to grab lunch and
> maybe a chair rental. Beautiful sand and clear blue water is what we're
> after. Does anyone know of any fab beaches on St. Thomas that we should
> consider? Thanks in advance.

I had a really nice time at Coki Beach this past March. I've never
been to Magen's, so can't compare the two, but Coki was nice. It was a
smaller beach though and there were a lot of people on the beach.
However, the snorkeling was terrific (I understand there is no
snorkeling to speak of at Magens), it was clean and the water was
crystal clear. There are chairs for rent as well as waiters walking
the beach serving drinks and food. I would definitely head back to
Coki again.

Lee

Finz Up <tadordon@> wrote in message news:<MPG.1afec435448bd3099896af@news.optonline.ne t>...
> I am going on my first cruise on Friday. One of the stops is St. Thomas,
> we'll be there from 7AM-6PM. My husband and I are true beach bums and
> want to find a fabulous beach that isn't packed wall to wall with
> tourists. Our needs are simple, a beach bar, someplace to grab lunch and
> maybe a chair rental. Beautiful sand and clear blue water is what we're
> after. Does anyone know of any fab beaches on St. Thomas that we should
> consider? Thanks in advance.

I had a really nice time at Coki Beach this past March. I've never
been to Magen's, so can't compare the two, but Coki was nice. It was a
smaller beach though and there were a lot of people on the beach.
However, the snorkeling was terrific (I understand there is no
snorkeling to speak of at Magens), it was clean and the water was
crystal clear. There are chairs for rent as well as waiters walking
the beach serving drinks and food. I would definitely head back to
Coki again.

Lee

hmmmm. I still have all 10 of mine, of course I'm missing a finger though.
;-)

Bill

"Howie" <Trythinking@Ifyouhaveabrain.net> wrote in message
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>
>
> Bill C wrote:
>
> > For what you want I would suggest Sapphire Beach.
> > Make sure you feed the iguanas while there too.
>
> They are especially fond of toes ;)
>
> Howie
>
> >
> > Bill
> >
> > "Finz Up" <tadordon@> wrote in message
> > news:MPG.1afec435448bd3099896af@news. ...
> >
> >>I am going on my first cruise on Friday. One of the stops is St.
Thomas,
> >>we'll be there from 7AM-6PM. My husband and I are true beach bums and
> >>want to find a fabulous beach that isn't packed wall to wall with
> >>tourists. Our needs are simple, a beach bar, someplace to grab lunch
and
> >>maybe a chair rental. Beautiful sand and clear blue water is what we're
> >>after. Does anyone know of any fab beaches on St. Thomas that we should
> >>consider? Thanks in advance.
> >>
> >>--
> >>Maybe it's all too simple, for our big brains to figure out...
> >>What if the hokey pokey is really what it's all about? JB
> >
> >
> >
>