Expert: Susie Rano - 4/28/2009

Question
Hello Susie! - we are three men about to travel to St Thomas on May 3rd.  Your previous answers were excellent - so I have more questions.  

Note; we are 3 with a jeep who like to dive, snorkel, and party on the wilder side.  We're staying in a condo on Cowpet Bay.  We'll take our jeep over to St Johns once or twice.  Two in our group are interested in meeting women in their 30's and I'm trying to be their tour guide.  

My questions are for both St Thomas and St Johns - although most of our time will be spent on St Thomas. I realize there are a lot of questions, so please answer what you can in the short time left.
Thanks!!!

1- What are the fun bars on the beach?  I know of Iggies and Hull Bay Hideaway but I don't know how much fun we can have
2- What bars do you recommend to be lively and fun on each of these days.  Below is the little I've read which does not include St Johns and I don't know if its correct
  - Sunday - Turtle Rock Bar, Hull Bay Hideaway
  - Monday - Greenhouse
  - Tuesday - Green house
  - Wednesday - ??
  - Thursday - Lattitude 18
3- What are the most lively and wilder bars
4- What are the best beaches to snorkel on - I've heard Coki Point, Sapphire Beach, Secret Harbour, Hull Bay Beach, Haulover Bay (SJ), Leinster Bay (SJ), Trunk Bay (SJ).  
5 - What are the best beached to shore dive from? - I'm not sure but I think they me be some of the same above
6 - What is the best dive shop to use - I believe Coki Divers has air tanks for $10 which is good for us.
7 - What is a good cigar shop on the east end or elsewhere?
8 - What are good liquor stores on the east end with good prices?
9 - What are the funest beaches that are on the wilder side like Salomon Bay on SJ?  I have a list of beachs for St Thomas but I'm not sure which ones have bars
10 - What are the best Kyaking trips?  I've heard of Virgin Island Exotours and Homers and rawak Expeditions(SJ)
11- What is a cool/natural store on the East end for gifts or souvinears - for kids too.
12 - What are a few places to rent a small boat with an outboard motor?
13 - Are there any mountain biking outfits on St Johns?  We'd rather bike on a forest than a dry deserted island
14 - What is your most favorite, fun, exciting thing to do on the Island?

Answer
Hi John,  I'm sorry, I don't go to bars so I can't answer any questions regarding them.  For snorkeling I would suggest Sapphire on St.Thomas and Trunk Bay on St.John.  I don't kayak or scuba so I couldn't help with that either.  For cigars, the largest selection on the island would be at Tobacco Discounters located at the Port of Sale Mall next to Havensight.  Souvenirs can be bought just about anywhere on the island.

If you have any further questions, I highly suggest you go to www.vimovingcenter.com.  They have a very active message board there and I'm sure there are plenty of other more knowledgeable about the bar scene, scuba diving, and kayaking.

Good luck to all of you and have a great time!

Respectfully,
Susie