... for reservations and planning (restaurants, rental car, tours ... ... 1. More staff members taking vacations so it's hit or miss who you see (a big deal for our family). 2. More local residents using the beach (which was actually nice--a little more 'real'). When I commented on it, my ... more

... ve enjoyed in the spring visits. I wish my husband could decide which month he will be able to take his vacation next year--- we've both got island fever so bad. Mainly from reading these great trip reports that make us feel like we're there! Thanks again. Paula ... more

... m sorry that your future vacation trips to STX have been stymied and rather sullied but also hope that you're able to put it all in perspective. As far as the VIPD is concerned, their presence and concern is much better than it was when I first came here ... more

Agree - great post rcarp! We will return to St. Croix in 3 months...looking forward to another wonderful vacation in paradise! ... more

... get reduced to having to vacation at the Disneylands of this world only. Nice places but not the only places we need to see and experience...... Why do we think that we can protect ourselves from any sort of unpleasantness and uncomfortable situations when on vacation, when we can't ... more

For us, a private villa rental is the way to go. It's so nice to kick back and just let villa gravity take over and enjoy "our" house and "our own" private pool. It's heaven for us. We go out and about every day but having the privacy ... more

... however, when I am on vacation I do not want to cook, grocery shop, make beds etc. so renting a private villa is not for me! We really prefer all inclusive but there are not too many choices for that on St. Croix. Villa Greenleaf is a B&B that ... more