toddvb20
TUG Member
Has anyone been there lately? I'm seeing quite a few negative review on Tripadvisor.
When you do finally venture out to St Thomas, make sure you rent some Wyndham points to stay at the Limetree in a studio loft (best views) before/after Frenchmans Cove. They're 5 minutes from each other and each have their benefits. Frenchmans is obviously more luxurious and has nicer amenities, but Limetree is quiet/peaceful and only has 84 units (most being studios). Each studio has a kitchen that is semi functional (no oven or dishwasher, but everything else). The sleeping loft makes it feel like a 1 bedroom suite rather than a studio.I took a look at a few of the reviews. I think some people need to temper their expectations given the current times we are living in....
Lastly, food is insanely expensive. When you have your car, try to overestimate how much food you will consume during your trip and buy that much at Cost U Less, the Marketplace onsite is ridiculous if you run out ($7 for a 1.75 liter of Coke). Cost U Less is like Costco except no membership requirements. If there is something that you know you need a smaller quantity of (like condiments) get those at Pueblos Supermarket on your way back to the resort. I spent $476 for 2 adults and 1 child for 13 days that way. Any other way would have been insane. The grills are gas and super easy to use.
We just got back from St. Thomas. I took my Trader Joe's cooler bag as a carryon full of frozen meat, cheese, etc. Worked great, although the TSA agent pulled it out to hand inspect and said we should be set for dinner!I recalled this on a trip we took a few years ago. First time I packed frozen meat for a vacation. It worked out great and would do it again if we went there.
This is the vendor on-site that offers activities too if anyone is interested. No need for a car as alot can be done right from the resort.
St. Thomas Water Sports - Saint Thomas US Virgin Islands (watersportsvi.com)
We just got back from St. Thomas. I took my Trader Joe's cooler bag as a carryon full of frozen meat, cheese, etc. Worked great, although the TSA agent pulled it out to hand inspect and said we should be set for dinner!
Have been here since Sunday. No complaints whatsoever. Resort and rooms are clean and well maintained, lots of activities, super friendly staff, good food in resturant, easy access to transportation ( taxi and water shuttle) great views from villas plus our room was ready at check-in two hours early. Can't wait to come back.
Funny you should ask. We are staying with friends from Ft Lauderdale. They said the weather is about the same as south Florida right nowprobably I really stupid question but reading @cbyrne1174 post I wanna be in an inner tube w/cocktail too-
how is weather traveling there this time of year? is it Florida type hot?
Thanks - ok then it’s a maybe early spring late fall kinda place for me at least…Funny you should ask. We are staying with friends from Ft Lauderdale. They said the weather is about the same as south Florida right now
I think "LOVE city" had the cheapest rates when I googled in back in May. They were almost all identical in price.Thanks for all the great tips, We are going after Thanksgiving for the 1st time. Planning to bring frozen meats, inner tube, snorkel gear. What is the best way to book the ferry w/car for St johns? We booked at the Westin on St johns as well to see both islands. Any other tips will be much appreciated!
We are going end of November 1st time, how are the pool and beach chairs- plenty? do they charge to reserve or just 1st come first get- any recommendations?I’ve stayed there frequently in the last couple of years. Nothing bad to say at all about the place. Great location, amenities, views, staff, etc.
The pool and beach chairs are first come first serve and they are plentiful. You can book the car ferry when you get there as there are 2 separate companies that operate them over to St. John.We are going end of November 1st time, how are the pool and beach chairs- plenty? do they charge to reserve or just 1st come first get- any recommendations?
I do this for the Bahamas. I have a backpack cooler I bought at Costco. I pack a ton of meats, cheese, and frozen shrimp.We just got back from St. Thomas. I took my Trader Joe's cooler bag as a carryon full of frozen meat, cheese, etc. Worked great, although the TSA agent pulled it out to hand inspect and said we should be set for dinner!
We bring fresh steaks in our collapsible cooler. No need to freeze on a 3 hour flight.I do this for the Bahamas. I have a backpack cooler I bought at Costco. I pack a ton of meats, cheese, and frozen shrimp.
Does this resort or the Ritz St. Thomas trade in II?