With a big day planned for our St. Thomas port, we got up early to enjoy our special extended room service dining for Concierge class guests on our Celebrity Eclipse cruise. My husband had a veggie omelet, my son had a ham and cheese omelet with a side of sausage, and I had oatmeal. We also enjoyed… Read More
After taking so many pictures while visiting the Virgin Islands, I had to post these final ones that hadn’t made into my blog in previous posts. Remember, you can click on any of the images to make them larger. Beautiful view of Havensight cruise port in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas from a side street. This… Read More
Before we leave the US Virgin Islands and head to our next destination, I wanted to include some pictures of the flora and fauna during my trip. Don’t forget that you can click on each picture in my blog to see a larger image. Enjoy! Rooster running in the streets of Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas… Read More
After my quick flight from St. Thomas I was headed to off to stay at the world renowned resort, The Buccaneer in St. Croix. I grabbed my bags and headed out of the Henry E. Rhoisen Airport in St. Croix with my driver, Ames Joseph also known as Joseph. The airport in St. Croix is significantly… Read More
My arrival back to Red Hook ferry terminal in St. Thomas was after a quick 20-minute ferry ride from St. John. Waiting for me in his bright red safari cab was none other than Campbell Rey, my driver for my time in St. Thomas and now for my ride to the airport. The Cyril E.… Read More
Let’s say you’ve planned your vacation for ages down to the smallest of details and you arrive at your final destination full of anticipation and excitement. Now let’s say that you weren’t informed or prepared to understand about one thing that could make your vacation a little less than enjoyable. What could that be? It’s… Read More
Taking the Ferry to St. John My last morning at the Ritz-Carlton in St. Thomas was quickly coming to a close and as I readied for my trip to St. John, I was glad that the weather was cooperating. Once I am back at home I will have a more detailed review of the Ritz-Carlton… Read More
During my visit to St. Thomas, I was able to venture into Charlotte Amalie during the “Miracle on Main Street” event on Friday, December 16, 2011. After watching the boats in the lighted boat parade and listening to music, we headed for Amalia Café for dinner. The sign may say “Meson Amalia,” but the restaurant… Read More
Who doesn’t love the holiday season with decorations, lights, and festivities galore? If you enjoy experiencing different cultures, why not consider a trip during the holidays? I was in St. Thomas on Friday, December 16, 2011 for what is known as “Miracle on Main Street.” From the visitusvi.com website: “Downtown Charlotte Amalie comes alive at… Read More
Here’s a quick post and my two cents about phones, email, and texting in the US Virgin Islands for those of you who are like me and can’t leave home without a smartphone. With my trusted iPhone in hand, I ventured down to the US Virgin Islands anticipating a hefty international cell phone bill. Luckily,… Read More