St Thomas Memorial Day Hotel and Moped vs. Rental Car "gingersnap" <rita@oneillmarketing.com> wrote:
>I have been on ST TH many times and can't recall seeing a moped but i
>am sure you could rent one. Traffic can be a bit rough getting from
I haven't been to St.T many times, but I am sure that moped rental
would be a BAD idea, and I don't think they are available. In
addition to driving on the left, you also have steep grades, and no
shoulders.
>town to the Wyndham, btu the Wyhdham is a nice resort. The nice thing
>about stayin on St. Thom is that you can have more of the commercialize
>amneties but go to St. John, Virgin Gorda, Tortola, etc. all by ferry.
>If you want remote and inexpensive BUT breahtaking with wonderfule
>serivece i rec Tortola, ie. Sebastian's is easy, great food, cute and
>very peaceful! They have inexpensive villas too.
>
>Wyndham is nice but lots of stairs to get to he beach and the pool.
>They do offer a shtille up and down the hill so if you have kisd or
>elderly I would do that. The food is very good and you are lovated far
>enough away from traffic. You will want to go inot otwn at least once
>for shopping. Go to see Joe at Imperial Jewlwers and tel hin Rita (the
>girl who lost her diamond) sent you. He will take good cre of you. we
>buy eertign from him.
>
>If you stay on St. Thom's go to Magan's Bay and to Saphirre beach, (you
>will have a little bit of a crowd BUT very laid back) and it is fun,
>and also has great grill and a great view. Make sure you at least tkae
>the ferry from Red Hook to St. John.
>
>benross@ wrote:
>> Looking for a recommendation for a romantic, secluded St. Thomas
>> hotel/resort in the $125-$180 a night range. The quieter and out of
>> the way, the better. Only amenity really required is a pool, and
>even
>> that is flexible.
>>
>> I've also seen a lot about car rental in St. Thomas, particularly
>about
>> taking the ferry to St. John, and was wondering if people got around
>> the island on mopeds, and whether anyone had experience renting a
>moped
>> there (and are they allowed on the ferry?).
>>
>> Thanks!
>
>sorry for typos, small laptop and long, long nails
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