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In
order to help you plan your paradise vacation, we have put together
a list of the most commonly asked questions:
- Do
we need a rental car?
- Is
maid service included?
- How
do we get to the villa when we arrive on the island?
- Where
is the closet grocery store?
- What
is the closest beach?
- How
do I arrange golfing?
- Are
there many restaurants on St. Thomas?
- Is
there nightlife on St. Thomas?
- Is
there duty-free shopping on St. Thomas?
- Can
I visit other islands during my stay?
- Can
I get a babysitting service?
- Can
I hire a cook or catering service?
- Can
you call directly to the U.S./Canada from the villa?
- How
do I arrange to have food pre-stocked in my villa?
- Is
there anyone to contact, in case I have a problem?
- Are
children allowed?
Q:
Do we need a rental car?
A: For maximum freedom and enjoyment, please rent a car!
You can use taxis, but taxis can often end up being very expensive,
and unreliable. You may spend precious vacation time waiting for
the driver to show up and taxi drivers notoriously hate to drive
out to private homes -St. Thomas does not have house or street addresses,
making it very difficult for you to tell a taxi dispatcher how to
find your secluded villa. Having your own car allows you to hop
in on a whim and go anywhere, and you'll see much more of the island
this way. Your foreign or U.S. driver's license is valid here for
90 days, and we drive on the left here.
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Q:
Is maid service included?
A: All of our villas are cleaned and prepared before your
arrival, and then again mid-week during your stay. Our maid service
consists of a "hotel-type" cleanup (changing bed linen,
if desired, bathrooms and kitchen, dusting, etc., but not personal
services such as cooking, laundry, babysitting, etc.) After you
depart, the housekeepers will clean the villa and launder the sheets
and towels. Extra maid service may be purchased, please inquire
when booking a villa.
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Q:
How do we get to the villa when we arrive
on the island?
A: An escort service to your villa is included with your
rental, making it hassle free to get to your villa on the first
day. Once you have arrived at the airport you will be met at the
baggage carousel - or if you are renting a car, at the airport rental
counter (Hertz, Budget, Avis, or National) by the villa escort person
we have assigned to you (they will carry a sign with your name on
it). You will be led to your private home in America's Paradise!
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Q:
Where is the closest grocery store?
A: Our villas are not rented with food. If you do not order
food pre-stocking for your villa, your escort will take you to a
grocery store if you chose upon arrival and before your drop off
at your villa. Plaza Extra in Tutu Park Mall is the newest and offers
the most variety. There are also Pueblo Supermarkets in various
locations around the island. Marina Market in Red Hook (East End)
and Gourmet Gallery in Crown Bay Marina and in Havensite Mall offer
premium meats, fish, and deli items. We provide directions from
each villa. Look in your "Tips for a Great Stay" upon
arrival at each villa.
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Q:
What is the closest beach?
A: St. Thomas boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in
the world. Favorites include Sapphire, Magen's Bay, Coki Beach,
Secret Harbour, to name a few. There are many others to discover
and explore! All beaches in the USVI are open to public, so you
may walk through any lobby or via an access to get your toes into
the soft white sand. Watersports, chaise lounge rentals, lunch and
refreshments are offered at many beaches. Our favorite for sunbathing/people
watching is Magen's Bay. Our favorite for snorkelling is Coki Beach.
The closest beach to Sunset is Magens Bay, about 5 minutes from
the villa, one of the 10 best beaches in the world. Bellagio has
beaches close by as well, including Lindburg Bay, Brewers Bay, both
approximately 5 minutes away.
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Q:
How do I arrange golfing?
A: Mahogany Run Golf Course is situated on the dramatic coastline
of St. Thomas's north side, on Road #42. This 18-hole championship
course boasts spectacular views and very challenging play. For tee
times, rates, and for reservations, please call the Pro Shop at
340-777-6006, open daily. We provide directions from each villa.
Look in your "Tips for a Great Stay" upon arrival at each
villa.
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Q:
Are there many restaurants on St. Thomas?
A: Our detailed custom guide to over 25 restaurants is included
with your reservation. These are our favorites and many you will
not find in you typical tourist guides. The tourist guides have
many restaurants listed. So far we haven't found a bad one.
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Q:
Is there nightlife on St. Thomas?
A: Dancing, live music, shows and special evens come and
go on St. Thomas. For the most current information about visiting
bands and local entertainment, please refer to your yellow St. Thomas
This Week or either of our local newspapers, The Daily News (which
has a "Weekend" insert every Thursday) or The Island Trader.
Some of the larger resort hotels offer special Caribbean diners
and shows during the winter months, so call them for information
or check The Daily News. There are lots of late-night spots for
live jazz, cocktails, or dancing: Martini's, JoJo's and Club Zinc
in Frenchtown, The Old Mill in Estate Contant, or Café Lulu's
on Blackbeard's Hill weekends for jazz and vocals. For local music
don't miss incredible soca and regee dancing beachside at Sapphire
Beach every Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. You can also
try Bakkero's at Marriot Frenchmans Reef for dancing, and The Greenhouse
and Hard Rock Care nightly, in town. Duffy's Love Shack and The
Caribbean Saloon (East End) are usually lively hot spots at night.
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Q:
Is there duty-free shopping?
A: Americans returning to the U.S. Virgin Islands may carry up to
$1,200 in duty-free items. In addition, you may bring home up to
4 liters of liquor per adult, or 5 liters if the fifth bottle is
either Cruzan Rum, Chococo, or Southern Comfort, all of which are
made in the U.S.V.I. and are duty-free! St. Thomas boasts some of
the best duty free shopping in the world!
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Q:
Can I visit other islands during my stay?
A: Take advantage of our proximity to many diversified islands!
By rented speedboat, ferry, hydrofoil, seaplane, or airplane, islands
such as St. John, the British Virgin Islands, St. Croix, Puerto
Rico and even St. Martin are all feasible day trips. You will need
a passport to enter non-US islands. Please consult your yellow St.
Thomas This Week for up-to-date transportation schedules and rates.
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Q:
Can I get a babysitting service?
A: Island Dream Sitters provide professional babysitting
with planned games and fun activities right at your villa. Please
contact Dana Bosco at 340-777-9243 or 340-690-9243 for arrangements
- her team of child care experts will gladly entertain your young
ones! (Kids absolutely adore Dana and her staff).
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Q:
Can I hire a cook or catering service?
A: Allow one of our very talented and experienced chefs to
treat you to an effortless evening of fantastic dining in the privacy
of your own villa (great for families with smaller children)! Requests
for a chef must be made several weeks in advance of your arrival
to allow for scheduling, menu preparation, and shopping. Chef prices
will vary; charges for grocery shopping, set-up and cleanup are
generally included in their rate. We promise that it will be a memorable
evening, well spent! Catering companies with ready to heat cuisine
are also available as another alternative to cooking. Contact us
for details and for our sample menus and prices.
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Q:
Can you call directly to the U.S. from the
villa?
A: The phone system is clear and directly linked to the U.S.
mainland. Local calls are included in your rental. All long-distance
calls must be charged to your calling card or credit card.
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How do I arrange to have food pre-stocked
in my villa?
A: Please identify this service when you book and fill out
our shopping list. This list of items will be ready in your villa
when you arrive.
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Q:
Is there anyone there to contact, in case
I have a problem?
A: Our villa maintenance and cleaning team is at your service
while you are on island. Our maintenance person will be by to check
the pool, and ensure everything for your stay is perfect, including
propane for your BBQ etc. There are also contact numbers at the
villa, in case you need some help.
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Q:
Are Children allowed?
A: Of course! However, given all the hills, stairs and the
swimming pool, we will ask you to sign a waiver for any child under
8 years old. Bellagio also requires a liability waiver because of
our wonderful pool slide! Both villas are equipped with a portable
crib for babies.
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