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St. Thomas Member Posts: Read St. Thomas travel tips & reviews posted by other users. St. Thomas All Tips All Island Tips | Tips Home Restaurant Tips ( 6 tips) Scuba Diving Tips ( 1 tip) Beaches Tips (0 tips) Nightlife Tips (0 tips) Activities Tips (0 tips) Transportation Tips (0 tips) Tourist Trap Tips (0 tips) Shopping Tips (0 tips) General Tips (0 tips) Accommodation Tips (0 tips) Snorkeling Tips (0 tips)   7 Tips Found (Page 1 of 2) « previous         Pages: 1 2         next » Order Tips by: Date Submitted | Tip Helpfulness Scuba Tip Admiralty Dive Center: In St. Thomas "Outstanding Dives with Personal Touches" Submitted By: Trayc Foutz / Tip Submitted On: March 17, 2006 Tip Helpfulness: 5.00 As ranked by other Members [ edit this tip ] Submit Your Own Scuba Tip St. Thomas Scuba Tips All St. Thomas Tips Admiralty Dive Center Scuba Rating: Date of Visit: October 2005 Scuba Tip: "Outstanding Dives with Personal Touches" My husband and I dove with Admiralty Dive Center for 9 dives. During this trip we also kicked out 5 specialties each! Their rates are OUTSTANDING, $50 for most specialties ($75 for wreck) and their dive packages are a great deal. We spent every day of our trip hanging out with Marty and Porshe (owners) and Trent and John (Dive instructors) even when we weren't diving. The service was above and beyond and there were no cattle calls. 5 of our 9 dives included my husband, myself and John and Trent, that was it. It was a personal as personal could be. Safety was their number on concern and not once did we feel unsafe. (Both my husband and self are Master Scuba Level). The staff is knowledgable and always willing to help. If you are going to dive with them for more than a day, they will take care of your equipment and cleaning and have it packed and ready for you. Also, you don't do a thing when it comes to getting your equipment ready (unless you want to). These guys earned a 35% tip from us for their outstanding job! In fact, we are headed down in May 2006 to dive with them again! Type: Dive Operator Directions/Location: Located in the Holiday Inn Shopping area. About 10 minutes from Havensight (shorter time if walking...lol) Web Link: http://www.admiraltydive.com/ Add your comments about this traveler tip | View Comments (0) Rank the Helpfulness of this Tip Not Helpful 1   2   3   4   5  Very Helpful LAST MINUTE OFFERS from CheapCaribbean.com: View All Island Deals $589.00 Book by: Nov 25, 2009 $619.00 Book by: Nov 25, 2009 $849.00 Book by: Nov 30, 2009 $689.00 Book by: Nov 30, 2009 $579.00 Book by: Nov 30, 2009 $1179.00 Book by: Nov 29, 2009 Restaurant Tip Agave Terrace: In St. Thomas "Bad service, mediocre food" Submitted By: Tip Submitted On: May 08, 2007 Tip Helpfulness: (Tip Not Ranked) [ edit this tip ] Submit Your Own Restaurant Tip St. Thomas Restaurant Tips All St. Thomas Tips Agave Terrace Restaurant Rating: Date of Visit: May 0 Restaurant Tip: "Bad service, mediocre food" My husband and I were not impressed with our dining experience at the Agave Terrace. It took 30 minutes before someone took our drink orders and this service had to be requested. The food was okay but our disappointment with the poor service influenced our tastebuds in a negative way. I would not go back. Type of Restaurant: Caribbean Price: not applicable Add your comments about this traveler tip | View Comments (3) Rank the Helpfulness of this Tip Not Helpful 1   2   3   4   5  Very Helpful Restaurant Tip Grande Cru: In St. Thomas "A Grand Time at Grand Cru at Yacht Haven Grande" Submitted By: ExcitedToTravel / excitedtotravel From: Orlando, FL Tip Submitted On: February 06, 2008 Tip Helpfulness: (Tip Not Ranked) Submit Your Own Restaurant Tip St. Thomas Restaurant Tips All St. Thomas Tips Grande Cru Restaurant Rating: Date of Visit: October 0 Restaurant Tip: "A Grand Time at Grand Cru at Yacht Haven Grande" The Grand Cru was surprisingly contemporary in style. It was a bit of the unexpected. It was definitely one of my favorite dining experiences during our stay in St. Thomas. Aside from the variety of the menu and the beautiful presentation, the service was wonderful. We were seated promptly and taken care of with a professional yet relaxed Caribbean style. For us the martini bar was a fun twist on dessert (although, the crème Brule was to die for!). I would definitely recommend this restaurant to any traveler in that area. With its sleek, modern feel, we could have easily been sitting in a Manhattan upscale restaurant. It felt like a vacation from our vacation. Type of Restaurant: Mediterranean Price: US$21-30 Favorite Dish: For appetizers we ordered the Curry chicken dolmas with mustard tossed zucchini with caramelized onion Sambuca marmalades and the Tuna and fennel tartar with feta, tomato, cucumber and cardamom turmeric oil. For dinner we ordered Filet of Beef with lemon, rosemary and grape seed oil over gorgonzola creamed spinach and crispy caraway potatoes and flamed salmon with curried zucchini, charred calabazza and a red grape, feta cheese and pine nut relish. Every bite was decadent. Web Link: www.grandecru.com Phone: 340-775-8FAT Add your comments about this traveler tip | View Comments (0) Rank the Helpfulness of this Tip Not Helpful 1   2   3   4   5  Very Helpful Restaurant Tip Wikked: In St. Thomas "Wikked at Yacht Haven Grande" Submitted By: ExcitedToTravel / excitedtotravel From: Orlando, FL Tip Submitted On: February 06, 2008 Tip Helpfulness: (Tip Not Ranked) Submit Your Own Restaurant Tip St. Thomas Restaurant Tips All St. Thomas Tips Wikked Restaurant Rating: Date of Visit: October 0 Restaurant Tip: "Wikked at Yacht Haven Grande" Wikked was our “hang outâ€� during our stay at Yacht Haven Grande. We ate most of our meals at this restaurant. The social atmosphere, waterside seating, and Caribbean breeze made it the place where we felt the most at home. Because we ate there so much, we basically had almost everything off the menu. My comfort food – because it reminded me of home was the Cuban Sandwich. They definitely hit the mark with that one. These were some of my other favorites: Coconut Chicken Curry with Black Beans and Rice, the Rum Flamed Mahi Mahi Sandwich, The Roasted Red Pepper Sandwich (watch out for the Jalapeño Bread!), the Conch Fritter Sub, and how can you go wrong with the Grilled Flank Chimicurri. I don’t see how a trip to that area couldn’t include eating at Wikked. The staff is energetic and friendly and is very willing to help you decide on the right meal for you to recommend a “wikkedâ€� cocktail. To us, Wikked was the type of restaurant to think of when you think Caribbean – relaxed, breezy, and beautiful. Type of Restaurant: Caribbean Price: US$11-20 Favorite Dish: Because we ate there so much, we basically had almost everything off the menu. My comfort food – because it reminded me of home was the Cuban Sandwich. They definitely hit the mark with that one. These were some of my other favorites: Coconut Chicken Curry with Black Beans and Rice, the Rum Flamed Mahi Mahi Sandwich, The Roasted Red Pepper Sandwich (watch out for the Jalapeño Bread!), the Conch Fritter Sub, and how can you go wrong with the Grilled Flank Chimicurri. Web Link: http://www.wikkedrestaurant.com Phone: 340-775-8WKD Add your comments about this traveler tip | View Comments (0) Rank the Helpfulness of this Tip Not Helpful 1   2   3   4   5  Very Helpful Restaurant Tip Fat Turtle: In St. Thomas "Fat Turtle at Yacht Haven Grande" Submitted By: ExcitedToTravel / excitedtotravel From: Orlando, FL Tip Submitted On: February 06, 2008 Tip Helpfulness: (Tip Not Ranked) Submit Your Own Restaurant Tip St. Thomas Restaurant Tips All St. Thomas Tips Fat Turtle Restaurant Rating: Date of Visit: October 0 Restaurant Tip: "Fat Turtle at Yacht Haven Grande" Fat Turtle was definitely a fun dining experience. Music, contests, and plasma televisions made for an enjoyable experience. The meals are “finger-lickingâ€� home-style family portions – so be prepared to share. I’m not sure that I could properly convey, the unique atmosphere at Fat Turtle, but I figured the best way would be to post their drink menu….it says it all. Where the $%*! Did I Park My Boat? - You‘ll be stumbling down the dock looking for your vessel after drinking our 16 ingredient concoction. Not for the faint of heart, this cocktail features vodka, several rums [151 included!], southern comfort, gin, and all other manners of alcoholic goodness! $7.50 Over the Barrel - This blend of rum and papaya will whip you into a better attitude. $7.50 Turtle Soup - No turtles were harmed in the production of this Curacao laced Pina colada. $7.50 Shrub Smacker - Our twist on a St. Thomas classic features Frangelico, Bailey’s Irish Crème, Kahlua, and Dark Rum. $7.50 The Mutiny - Act like a pirate and grab some booty with our strawberry daiquiri! $7.50 Cuss’n Sailor - This purple, tequila-based drink will have you talking like a real sailor. $7.50 Walk the Plank - Make the plunge into our blue margarita. $7.50 Back to Dee Ship - Head home feeling happy from our signature Jager colada. $7.50 Black Pearl - This dark mysterious drink that will brighten your day with its potent mix of vodka, Kahlua, and hazelnut liqueur. $7.50 Type of Restaurant: Caribbean Price: US$11-20 Favorite Dish: I loved the Cornmeal Fried Oysters with Spicy Peanuts and a Creamy Green Onion Dressing. We decided to order two entrees (Mango & Ginger Grilled Shrimp with Caribbean slaw and Balsamic and Honey rubbed skirt steak with bourbon mashed sweet potatoes and a sauté of fennel, corn and spinach). Of course there was plenty leftover to take back to our villa and enjoy again later! Web Link: http://www.fat-turtle.com Phone: 340-775-8FAT Add your comments about this traveler tip | View Comments (0) Rank the Helpfulness of this Tip Not Helpful 1   2   3   4   5  Very Helpful We recommend CheapCaribbean.com « previous        1 2         next » 7 Tips Found (Page 1 of 2)

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