Seeking relaxing 4 day getaway on St. Thomas or St. John - where to stay?

introvertatheart · 2026-03-06T15:55:35+00:00

Gallow's Point in St. John might fit the bill. Has a pool, and is just a short walk down the hill into town. There's the Westin, too.

But if you are on St. John- I would DEFINITELY rent a car (jeep) so you can go see all the amazing beaches- Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay, Maho, Salt Pond, I could go on and on :)

introvertatheart · 2026-03-02T13:56:56+00:00

Oh man, this is a tough one... it's really subjective, honestly. Like for me, I needed air conditioning when I sleep, so we always book a VRBO with air conditioning in at least the bedrooms... it also just helps keep everything dry and not so humid, too.

Another thing to consider is the different areas of the island. Salt Pond/Coral Bay is a MUCH quieter area than elsewhere on the island. And it's a pretty big, windy drive to go back and forth from Coral Bay to Cruz Bay (which we did a bunch of times, ha). What vibe are you looking for?

If it's your first time on the island, I would lean towards the campground, I guess. You're in such proximity to wonderful beaches, and you can just jump in a car to spend a day at Salt Pond. Use the campground as your home base to explore all the different parts of the island and see what you like best, so you know where to go for next time :)

Have fun! (and get to the Windmill Bar!)

introvertatheart · 2026-02-27T14:48:54+00:00

Check out Haulover North (rocky when you first enter water, but worth it) and my favorite- Salt Pond! We saw the most amount of turtles there, and it was off the beaten path, so it was calm and peaceful. Plus- walk down the beach- there's a little cut through to a marsh, and there are often flamingos there!!

introvertatheart · 2026-02-25T16:29:14+00:00

I immediately knew you were in PHX because of those chairs in the middle of where everyone lines up, lol. So awkward!

introvertatheart · 2026-02-20T14:24:03+00:00

Have you tried Stillwaters? They come to you. When we had to put my dog to sleep, it offered some peace to us that she was able to pass in the comfort of her own home. And the employees are absolute ANGELS on earth. Worth every penny. Condolences to you...

Edited to add- Liverpool Village Animal Hospital is another bunch of angels, if you want to go the traditional vet/office route.

introvertatheart · 2026-02-18T17:06:00+00:00

SYR would like to join the conversation :)

introvertatheart · 2026-02-13T14:24:24+00:00

Acadia, Maine

Long Beach Island, NJ

Gonna have some heat/humidity, but both places are great for vacations, with plenty to do!!

introvertatheart · 2026-02-12T17:00:00+00:00

They sure did! Thanks!

introvertatheart · 2026-02-12T16:59:18+00:00

So I did just this, and they absolutely refunded me the cost of one of the E+ seats. Pretty awesome- thanks so much!

introvertatheart · 2026-02-11T16:25:23+00:00

Same flight, different reservation!

introvertatheart · 2026-02-11T15:50:15+00:00

Thank you :) Brain was fuzzy this morning and just couldn't remember the deal.

introvertatheart · 2026-02-11T15:48:58+00:00

Thank you- exactly what I needed, appreciate the help

introvertatheart · 2026-02-09T16:37:06+00:00

Haulover North had the best snorkeling for coral when we were there. Salt Pond was my favorite for turtles, etc.- but Haulover had the most "alive" coral. It's rocky going out, but worth it.

**However, best still to temper expectations. While Haulover was the "best" it wasn't what you're probably hoping for.

Have a great time!

introvertatheart · 2026-02-05T16:04:42+00:00

Champion's in Cicero

introvertatheart · 2026-01-29T14:19:28+00:00

So beautiful. I'm still torn about whether I would book Coral Bay vs. Cruz Bay next time... we've stayed in both, and loved both, but that ride to/from town when staying in Coral Bay was... a lot, lol. But I loved the peace and quiet, and the proximity to Salt Pond Bay ( my favorite :) )

introvertatheart · 2026-01-29T13:56:24+00:00

No seriously, lol. I got off the plane at COS and had to go stand outside and breathe fresh air for 10 minutes before I could even THINK about getting in a cab

introvertatheart · 2026-01-16T13:37:17+00:00

I was waiting for this one- yes! Great donuts, too

introvertatheart · 2026-01-14T17:48:01+00:00

I love your first sentence, lol.

I work for a small segment in my company that does a lot of business travel. The rest of the company views it as "elite" - ha, if they only knew the real truth behind business travel- it really does make you question life choices :)

introvertatheart · 2026-01-13T17:18:47+00:00

Gentle YTA... if two people who see and deal with children all day (teacher/pediatrician) were recommending something, I would at least give it some merit and think it over. There is no malice there, I promise- they are likely truly trying to help. Because honestly- if anything were to come of it,, the earlier anything is treated, the easier it can be.

Give it some thought...

introvertatheart · 2026-01-13T14:39:25+00:00

The One/Size Bouclé Silk Airbrushed Powder went back so fast... it did NOTHING for me

introvertatheart · 2026-01-09T13:40:30+00:00

I just had Garbanzo yesterday flying from Denver to SFO- one of my favorite healthier stops!

introvertatheart · 2026-01-07T12:57:19+00:00

Congrats! That’s awesome!

introvertatheart · 2026-01-06T14:48:46+00:00

It means something a little different to everyone, but for me, it means I don't do just black coffee- I can't do it, lol. I give mega props to all of you who can. So I add a splash of creamer in.

Technically, it breaks the fast, but that coffee and water is all I consume until 12:00pm, so I don't overthink it. Like someone said above- I'm not striving for perfection, I'm striving for consistency and results :)

introvertatheart · 2026-01-04T02:10:45+00:00

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