November 10, 2007 - MAGIC - Eastern

[FrenchSnowWhite]

This someone said SHOPPING?????????

I love shopping!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Phelpsie70]

O.k., since we've now confessed that we are not getting any work done . . .

What is everyone doing in St. Thomas? I think we're going to take a cab to a beach, but we can't decide which one. Anyone have any advice?

Like a few others have mentioned, we are taking a cab to Coral World. Once we're done there, we're going to Coki Beach. I've read it's nice and it's included with your Coral World admission. Plus Coral World has a little restaurant, so we'll be able to get lunch there as well.

Michele

 

[PurplePrincess4]

I just know that tomorrow when I am at work I am going to be totally USELESS! I am still procrastinating with packing! I printed out the lists again and am thinking about taking a stab at it. I just feel so overwhelmed packing for 5 people. Mark can do his own but I am sure that I will have to have him pack more than he plans to. His list would be: 1 pair of underwear, 1 shorts, 1 socks, a bathing suit and a t shirt. Geez...
My husband is definitely wardrobe challenged!

 

[Lauri]

I just know that tomorrow when I am at work I am going to be totally USELESS! I am still procrastinating with packing! I printed out the lists again and am thinking about taking a stab at it. I just feel so overwhelmed packing for 5 people. Mark can do his own but I am sure that I will have to have him pack more than he plans to. His list would be: 1 pair of underwear, 1 shorts, 1 socks, a bathing suit and a t shirt. Geez...
My husband is definitely wardrobe challenged!

My DH's middle name is Mark. Maybe it's something in the name. He's the same way. I'm in charge of the family--he just has to take care of himself.

I also have not yet begun to pack. I haven't even tried on my dresses for formal night yet, to see which I will take. I may be the one on formal night not dressed...

Lauri

 

[jajsmom]

On St Maartin we booked a private tour with Beau at No Rush Tours. We plan to see the planes coming in over the beach and beach time, lunch, Butterfly Farm and Rum tasting for DH and me!

In St. John plan to take a taxi to Coral World and then go to Coki Beach which is accross the street.

I think in St. Thomas, we maygo to Coral World and Coki Beach too. Our TA said to go to Megan's Beach. That could be a possibility too.

Since some of mine are young, we are doing the glass botton boat in St Maartin

 

[jajsmom]

So laundry is going and I got 3/4 my suitcase packed. I will do the kids tomorrow. They shouldn't be to difficult.

Someone pinch me. Are we really going this weekend?

 

[jajsmom]

If we get on board credit from booking our trip, how do we get it?

 

[spoohs]

My DH's middle name is Mark. Maybe it's something in the name. He's the same way. I'm in charge of the family--he just has to take care of himself.

I also have not yet begun to pack. I haven't even tried on my dresses for formal night yet, to see which I will take. I may be the one on formal night not dressed...

Lauri

It's the name, my DH is also Mark.

As like many others in St. Thomas we plan on doing Coral World on our own.

 

[PurplePrincess4]

Phew.....that wasn't too bad. I just packed for the boys and filled a suitcase. It is not too heavy though, so there is plenty of room for other stuff. I just need to remember to put their sneakers in there sometime on Friday.

 

[Tink's Mommy]

On St. Martin we are going to see the Butterfly farm, DD wants them to land on her hand.

On St. Thomas we are doing the Coral World tour.

Just not alot out there for the three year olds.

We are packed, except for the last min. stuff that can't be done till Fri. morning.

I even have got my neon green shirts to walk in. Was the favorite color of the hospital I work for last year .

Can we start counting by the hours yet? 96 hrs till touchdown @ Orlando airport

 

[mjofishc]

On St Thomas we are doing the Atlantis submarine. On St Maarten I am doing the 12 m regatta while my DW gets a massage. Same problem, not alot for young kids to do. Good opportunity to enjoy the pools without a crowd. Might take the kids off just to walk around a little so they can see another country.

DW has most of the kids stuff packed. I am done, of course all outfits had to be approved.

 

[Stimpy]

On St Maarten we're doing the Lord Sheffield pirate cruise. It sounds like so much fun! Plus they had no age requirements since it's a private company which is great. We have a toddler & pre-schooler with us.

On St Thomas, I have the Coral World by Land & Sea...which is a sub ride I think?...booked through DCL but I'm really having second thoughts. It's just too dern early! 8:15 AM on vacation after Pirate Night is just not looking appealing at this point.

Does anyone know how much cab fare to Coral World runs around?

 

[ybells]

Well, packing is almost done. I have managed to pack for myself, DD, DS, and baby DS, while my husband has yet to pack anything of his. Typical!

All of the food, formula, diapers etc for the baby took up one small suitcase. Yikes!

Me (34) DH (34)
DD (7) DS (3) DS ( 5 months)

 

[Phelpsie70]

Does anyone know how much cab fare to Coral World runs around?

From what I remember reading, it's about 9 per person and about a 20-25 minute ride.

 

[Kimmielee]

On St Maartin we booked a private tour with Beau at No Rush Tours. We plan to see the planes coming in over the beach and beach time, lunch, Butterfly Farm and Rum tasting for DH and me!

In St. John plan to take a taxi to Coral World and then go to Coki Beach which is accross the street.

Hi there! My friend and our two sons just toured St. Maartin with Beau (Oct. 30th) and he did a great job! Ask him to take you to Plum Cay for some fun beach play! (it's on the way to the airport beach - which really isn't much of a beach anymore due to erosion). Have lunch at the outdoor cafe sitting on the edge of the beach. The ribs are great!!

 

[Phelpsie70]

Phew.....that wasn't too bad. I just packed for the boys and filled a suitcase. It is not too heavy though, so there is plenty of room for other stuff. I just need to remember to put their sneakers in there sometime on Friday.

Awesome!! By the way, how are your sinuses doing? Hope the Zithromax is working. Connor's cough still hasn't improved after a week, so we're off to the doc tomorrow. I'm hoping if she does antibiotics she can do the three or four day pack so I don't have to bring that as well.

 

[buf68]

so ya, DH now has a cold and is in bed....greaaat....

I have a quick question....

if we link our debit card to our room, will they pre-charge it before the cruise? I'm kinda worried about that....

 

[Lauri]

If we get on board credit from booking our trip, how do we get it?

It should be automatic. When you arrive in your stateroom, there will be a card sitting there telling you how much OBC you have. If you want, you can call DCL before you leave to confirm it.

Last year, we received our AAA OBC, but not the additional $50 that we were supposed to receive. I didn't have the paperwork to prove it, so when we came home, I called the travel agent, and she mailed us a check. This year, I'm bringing the paperwork with us.

Lauri

 

[Lauri]

On St Thomas, I have the Coral World by Land & Sea...which is a sub ride I think?...booked through DCL but I'm really having second thoughts. It's just too dern early! 8:15 AM on vacation after Pirate Night is just not looking appealing at this point.

Unfortunately, we all have to get up early that morning, because of customs in St. Thomas. I'm not a morning person when I HAVE to do something.

Lauri

 

[Lauri]

I finally tried on all of my dresses, and picked out one for formal night, one for semi-formal/Palo nights, and one for pirate night (we don't dress up as pirates ). I don't know how you can all start packing, when we still use so much of the stuff that we bring.

At dinner tonight, DS asked if we could run in the mornings, so we can add him to the mroning walk group.

Lauri