Westin St John Master Thread - Part 3 [Dec. 2017 and forward]

[finztotheleft]

I will be curious to see if the resort will indeed be ready, if that is the plan, for June 1st. Much of the staff was laid off and have yet to hear of a return plan. There are a lot of moving parts to get the resort re-opened. Plus what HAS been done in terms of disinfecting the resort and the new normal of disinfecting going forward. Things that make you go hmmmmm

 

[DavidnRobin]

I will be curious to see if the resort will indeed be ready, if that is the plan, for June 1st. Much of the staff was laid off and have yet to hear of a return plan. There are a lot of moving parts to get the resort re-opened. Plus what HAS been done in terms of disinfecting the resort and the new normal of disinfecting going forward. Things that make you go hmmmmm

I would be less concerned while on St John and at the resort as long as compliant with good safety and sanitary practices, than the risk of traveling there by air from both the aspect of high-risk activities in flying and having flights canceled/changed.

And then getting sick on an island with very limited health services.

It is way too early to be on a plane or confines of airport based on how Covid is known to be transmitted. But, that might just be me. I canceled our 2-week June vacation in mid-March - got my SOs back unrestricted.

Then again, I am one of those UnAmerican Whack Jobs that put the health of myself, family and others ahead of money and the economy.


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[halsey]

Totally agree with you David. Our week was May 9. We cancelled in late March and then the Government closed the island. I received restricted SO, not sure that is fair.

 

[okwiater]

Then again, I am one of those UnAmerican Whack Jobs that put the health of myself, family and others ahead of money and the economy.

No need to be provactive.

 

[tomandrobin]

No need to be provactive.

I agree, a little harsh.....It was just a general question.

 

[OCsun]

Hi Fellow St John Lover’s,
I just added a bonus of paying for the 2021 fees and all settlement fees for the sale of my unit. If anyone is interested, I have an ad here on TUG.

 

[DavidnRobin]

I was calling myself a unamerican whack job as I end note to my response to the poster and not the poster themselves - because I have the audacity to put health over wealth or going to the beach or vacation - which I think was obvious.
But thanks for pointing it out.
I should be banned from TUG.


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[okwiater]

I should be banned from TUG.

No need to be so dramatic.

 

[farsighted99]

Here's the latest on the Virgin Islands State of Emergency letter from May 14th. From: usviupdate.com

effective through July 11, 2020.

It does mention "as part of a phased re-opening, it is anticipated that Leisure Travel restrictions will be lifted on June 1, 2020."

I guess we'll see if that happens soon.


I was supposed to be at the Westin St. John right now. Sigh. I'm hoping to be able to go next year. Hopefully.

 

[ksqdomer]

The resort is still opening to travelers on June 1 but all Encore packages are cancelled through June 30. We had tacked a package onto our week 25. Time to scramble.....

 

[farsighted99]

St. John's is now open. Read all about it here: http://newsofstjohn.com

Also, here's the newest version of USVI Covid19 (below):

So anyone who ends up going, give us a report. Not planning to really go there until next May. But hope anyone else has a good time without too many hassles...

 

[DavidnRobin]

Tonight, with 2 bags weighing 50 pounds each, would normally be the time we would be leaving for St John, and looking forward to our annual 2 week stay in the 2Bd TH villa that we have owned since 2006.
Sad.

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[GrayFal]

Tonight, with 2 bags weighing 50 pounds each, would normally be the time we would be leaving for St John, and looking forward to our annual 2 week stay in the 2Bd TH villa that we have owned since 2006.
Sad.

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You’ll be back. Looking forward to my October trip

 

[CPNY]

I’m looking for airfare. I wanted to go for two weeks but looks like availability is limiting. Looks like Bahamas in July

 

[ksqdomer]

Tonight, with 2 bags weighing 50 pounds each, would normally be the time we would be leaving for St John, and looking forward to our annual 2 week stay in the 2Bd TH villa that we have owned since 2006.
Sad.

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Damn! Now who will hide beach chairs for me???

 

[tomandrobin]

I’m looking for airfare. I wanted to go for two weeks but looks like availability is limiting. Looks like Bahamas in July

Airfare is slim to the Bahamas too! If staying at Atlantis, I read somewhere that the amenities are going to be severely limited as to what is open.

 

[CPNY]

Airfare is slim to the Bahamas too! If staying at Atlantis, I read somewhere that the amenities are going to be severely limited as to what is open.

It also looks like atlantis is pushed to July 7th. Also the protests have the Bahamas possibly pushing the re open date. Maybe Aruba?

 

[eagle29]

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This is phase III’s layout; all of building 43 and 44 except 4415.

Hi, I am considering a Pool villa resale and would like one of the newer units with the hottub and "newer" layout. Are ALL VG 3 bedroom units FIXED UNIT/FIXED WEEK or would I book within my FLOAT season and just get any unit assigned...How important is it to buy a PARTICULAR UNIT # and WEEK?

Thanks

 

[carpie99]

Hi, I am considering a Pool villa resale and would like one of the newer units with the hottub and "newer" layout. Are ALL VG 3 bedroom units FIXED UNIT/FIXED WEEK or would I book within my FLOAT season and just get any unit assigned...How important is it to buy a PARTICULAR UNIT # and WEEK?

Thanks

They are all fixed unit/fixed week ... you can decline the auto booking which would allow you to book a different week in that season between 12-8 months (if they are available). However you can't tell in the system which unit you would be reserving.

 

[eagle29]

Thanks carpie99!

 

[DavidnRobin]

Hi, I am considering a Pool villa resale and would like one of the newer units with the hottub and "newer" layout. Are ALL VG 3 bedroom units FIXED UNIT/FIXED WEEK or would I book within my FLOAT season and just get any unit assigned...How important is it to buy a PARTICULAR UNIT # and WEEK?

Thanks

Do not depend on floating your week - treat as a fixed week/fixed villa - the checkin day is also fixed.

It is extremely important to pick a particular villa and week (including checkin day).


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[eagle29]

Thanks for the advice DavidnRobin!!

 

[Theiggy]

Hi, I am considering a Pool villa resale and would like one of the newer units with the hottub and "newer" layout. Are ALL VG 3 bedroom units FIXED UNIT/FIXED WEEK or would I book within my FLOAT season and just get any unit assigned...How important is it to buy a PARTICULAR UNIT # and WEEK?

Thanks

Is it an outdoor hot tub?

Anyone know which unit numbers these are?


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[Eric B]

Virgin Grand Pool Villas

Phase I - sleeps 8 Buildings 41 and 42 unit numbers: 4110, 4111, 4112, 4113, 4114, 4115, 4210, 4211, 4212, 4213, 4214, 4215 Phase II - sleeps 8 unit 4415 only All units 2,850 Square Feet

www.westinstjohnownersinfo.com

Unit numbers are posted here. Scroll down to the Phase III ones.

 

[DavidnRobin]

Is it an outdoor hot tub?

Anyone know which unit numbers these are?


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Yes to outside hot tub.
B43 and B44 are the layout without moving wall. Although there was an attempt to change B41-B42 villas to a fixed wall between bedrooms - perhaps they were updated after H.Irma.


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