Westin St. John [Master Thread]

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Let's try again...

As mentioned, these are 2 separate issues - as most, I do not pretend to know anything about contract law, but know enough that one issue has nothing to do with the other. I'll let the people who have responded already explain the contractual situation (did you bother reading them before that fabulously thought out 1st post?). Good luck with getting rid of the awful burden that somehow was forced upon you because you choose not to pay attention to how SVO works for so many years until the collective genius and well intended coalition informed you. {sarcasm}

As to the refurbish and the current make-up of the SVO VGV HOA BOD - I would suggest going back to the first post of this thread and actually read the salient posts - along with the inbedded links to try and educate yourself of what has been going on for the 6 years (plus) before laying into us (me...) about how stupid we (me...) must be not to see how Tom et.al. is looking out for our (my...) best interest. And seemingly how SVO has colluded to get Bob and Phil elected in the first place - considering they were not on the HOA BOD when the 1st, 2nd and 3rd attempt to get the 'illegal' refurbish done. btw, Bob and Phil were one of the original coalition members - and have done 1000x more than anyone to improve VGV and create better transparency. But 'screw the facts' and just rant away about how Bob and Phil have wronged you - and they are just SVO pawns (that seems logical).

Good 1st post... How stupid and uninformed we (me...) must be...

Burglary at WSJ

FYI -

http://www.stjohntradewindsnews.com.../8157-vipd-arrest-two-men-for-westin-burglary

we don't watch TV while we are there anyway...

Gas Service Station construction update

http://www.stjohntradewindsnews.com...s/8166-new-gas-station-construction-continues

What an ugly scar on the Chocolate Hole hillside... {Jacob's Ladder near Palm Plaza}
I cannot believe the people of StJ allowed this construction to happen in this location. Not only ugly, but also unsafe.
IMO

DavidnRobin said:

http://www.stjohntradewindsnews.com...s/8166-new-gas-station-construction-continues

What an ugly scar on the Chocolate Hole hillside... {Jacob's Ladder near Palm Plaza}
I cannot believe the people of StJ allowed this construction to happen in this location. Not only ugly, but also unsafe.
IMO

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We are here at WSJ now and I can tell you the construction is hideous and will be an eyesore.

WSJ VGV 2010 Property Tax Bill

In case you were not aware (or haven't recieved yours)...

The WSJ VGV 2010 Property tax bills have been sent out and due Sep 30, 2012.

They are still at the 1999 rate, but the USVI Gov't has almost caught up. Expect a large increase in TS property taxes once approved - on the upside - this may take a while.

StJ 2012 Restaurant/Bar Closings for Off-Season

StJ 2012 Restaurant/Bar Closings for Off-Season (from Ruth at St John Spice)

http://stjohnspice.com/stjohnrestaurants.htm

New StJ Web Cam

Overlooking Chocolate Hole (on left) and Great Cruz Bay/WSJ (on right)
http://sunsetridgevillas.com/SRVrightNow.shtml

DavidnRobin said:

StJ 2012 Restaurant/Bar Closings for Off-Season (from Ruth at St John Spice)

http://stjohnspice.com/stjohnrestaurants.htm

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Thank you for posting this; I was actually wondering about restaurant closures as I will be in St. John August 19-26. Gratefully, none of the closures (that we planned on eating at) affect us. BTW, I just got back from two weeks in Alaska so I cannot wait for some tropical time!

Westin5Star said:

Thank you for posting this; I was actually wondering about restaurant closures as I will be in St. John August 19-26. Gratefully, none of the closures (that we planned on eating at) affect us. BTW, I just got back from two weeks in Alaska so I cannot wait for some tropical time!

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We got back last week and had a fantastic time, once again.

We ate at Zozo's for the first time.....Excellent meal! We booked a month out and reserved seats on the second level to watch the sunset during dinner.

Ahhhh ....

ZoZos is our absolute favorite!

Great pics of Zozo's (view and food). Last year we ate there twice but this year we might make it three times.

We also like meals at La Plancha (especially since they moved locations as the old location as cramped and overcrowded- sangria!). Our favorite view for dinner is from Asolare and the food is pretty good there as well.

Westin5Star said:

Our favorite view for dinner is from Asolare and the food is pretty good there as well.

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We did not make it over there, but many people we talked to ranked them and Zozo as the best two restaurants.

StJ Video

http://livewellnetwork.com/Motion/episodes/U.S.-Virgin-Islands-St.-John/8735660

{see how awful StJ really is...} <- sarcasm

Ted is also serving Take-Out...

Well... if you decide to eat-in and want some delicious take-out close by -
It appears that our favorite StJ Chef (Ted from Ted's Supper Club) is now serving take-out at StJ Market

now... this is newsworthy! yum-yum-yum - June cannot come soon enough...

http://www.on-stjohn.com/2012/08/20/take-out-ted-and-caribbean-take-out-too/#comments

DavidnRobin said:

Well... if you decide to eat-in and want some delicious take-out close by -
It appears that our favorite StJ Chef (Ted from Ted's Supper Club) is now serving take-out at StJ Market

now... this is newsworthy! yum-yum-yum - June cannot come soon enough...

http://www.on-stjohn.com/2012/08/20/take-out-ted-and-caribbean-take-out-too/#comments

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Picked up some take out there last week ,Shrimp in sauce and yellow rice ,very good .The other dishes looked good also.

Here now. The storm impact is minimal. The ocean level is up to the cement near the pool though.

Westin5Star said:

Here now. The storm impact is minimal. The ocean level is up to the cement near the pool though.

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I guess snorkeling will be blah the next few days.

Westin5Star said:

Here now. The storm impact is minimal. The ocean level is up to the cement near the pool though.

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Could you post a picture of that? I'm having a hard time visualizing what you're describing. If what I'm imagining in my head is true, the water has eliminated most of the beach (sand) area?

Here are a few videos:

http://www.on-stjohn.com/

Shout out to Westin5Star - please give us an update. Hope you're doing well and managing to find some fun!

Glad it was not too bad there. Hope it didn't dampen your vacation too much.

J&JFamily said:

Could you post a picture of that? I'm having a hard time visualizing what you're describing. If what I'm imagining in my head is true, the water has eliminated most of the beach (sand) area?

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I'm sorry but I didn't take a picture. The next day the sand on the cement was cleaned up.

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I'm sorry but I didn't take a picture. The next day the sand on the cement was cleaned up.

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No worries, glad you're doing well and congrats on the "extra" few days in paradise (from your other thread).

Maybe this should be under "Bargain Deals", but as it's not mine, I thought I'd start here.

In my never-ending quest for the ultimate t/s deal (does this really exist ?), I came across a 2 bd/3 Bth., WSJ, week 46, Villa # 3321 , Sat - Sat, for $2,500 for sale, not a rental.

I am posting the link here, but am not sure if that would be considered advertising. If so, mods, please delete the link and you can PM me.
http://www.stjohnusvirealestate.com/timeshare_fractional.php?order_mls=list_price#mls

I thought about going for it, but I just sold one similar to this and have decided not to. For the MFs and anticipated pending legal fees, I will either rent a unit at WSJ or Caneel Bay.

I have no financial interest in this property and would decline the offer of same and cannot vouch for the realtor.

Thanks !

Marginal Stay

We just came back and had a very marginal stay. To me it wasn't even close to any other Starwwod stay to date.

Looking for advice if I should just fill out their survey or escalate it to Suzzane Clark.

I met with Shamir (Guest Relations) while we were still there to try to resolve the issues.

SC is SVP of Owner Services - if your issue about Owner Services then she would be the one to contact. If it was directly an issue with your stay, then the GM of the WSJ phase you stayed in. If you stay was at the hotel part - then SPG.
If your comparison is to other SPG/SVO stays, then you may want to read threads about this. As your post did not list details-hard to advise...