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We made the drive straight from South Carolina, got home to Pennsylvania only to unpack and re-pack and drive to an airport hotel in Newark, then woke up the next morning to get on a plane to Mexico.
We spent the first week of August at the decadent Azul Beach Hotel resort in Puerto Morelos, Mexico. This was a special trip, and it marks an important time for our family. It was the (hopefully) First Annual RVibe Founders' Retreat.
Readers may know that ten years ago Braydon started a business venture. It began as an independent "project" — an internet technology concept — then morphed into a serious business start-up, then evolved into a full-time serious company with an entire infrastructure, a whole slew of employees, responsibilities, and the whole-nine-yards. We've been investing in RVibe for a decade now. And when I say 'investing,' I mean fully and entirely investing, our hearts and our souls investing, in a big-big-big way investing. Investing financially, emotionally, and psychologically, as well as investing our time, our energy, our mental space, and our entire selves into what has become this larger-than-life part of our world. RVibe has been an uphill battle from Day 1, and we've shed plenty of blood, sweat, and tears over this thing. But recently — and I mean really just in the past year or so — we've begun to finally see some of Braydon's sheer determination come to fruition. It has begun to bear fruit and we're just starting to get some perks out of it. This trip (hopefully) marks the start of a new era for us with RVibe. We are (hopefully) entering an era of seeing some of the (ridiculously-over-the-top-insane-amount-of) hard work we've invested over the past decade begin to pay off.
The concept for this week of the summer was two-fold: 1) for Braydon and his business partner, Chris, to have some designated, devoted time to do some significant and substantive strategizing and brainstorming together. Braydon is in Pennsylvania, and Chris is in Chicago, so while they spend an enormous amount of time everyday on the phone and online together, they spend relatively very little time together face-to-face. When they are together it is always for large events, conferences, business deals, and with a lot of people around them. Day-to-day they are trouble-shooting and/or in crisis mode, trying to run a company from the ground-up. The idea was for the two of them to go far away, to a place out of reach, and spend some heavy duty blocks of time together planning the future of RVibe. The other part of this trip was: 2) for our two families to spend a week together in a fun, relaxed environment where we could enjoy each other without stress or distraction or the pressure on any of us to be hosting. We went into the week with a very clear plan that we were all committed to: every day Chris and Braydon would spend 7am-1pm working (while their wives and kids enjoyed the resort), we would spend our afternoons with our own families to give the guys a break from each other, and then we would meet up for drinks before going our own way again for dinner.
We had never done anything like this, and we really didn't know how it would go. By the end of the week, every single one of us agreed that it had gone extremely well. The RVibe founders worked hard and played hard, the rest of us just played hard (!), and we all had a fabulous semi-working vacation in beautiful Mexico.
I'm going to write this post just like any of my 'Trip Reports,' but — because of the nature of it — it wasn't actually like any other trip we've taken. I'm posting about it from my perspective (for me this was a vacation! I was along for the ride!), but this would be a very different post if written by Braydon or his business partner (who would surely focus significantly on the work that was accomplished). While I'm not Braydon's business partner, I am his life partner, and I am so gratified and so thrilled — for all of our sakes — that we got to do this Mexico trip. The First Annual RVibe Founders' Retreat was a smashing success!
The bambinos love to travel. It is their favorite thing. Owen could watch airplanes all day long. There is no place in the world that he is more enthused than in an airport. We flew Newark to Cancun and it was smooth and uneventful (which was amazing for us because we've seemed to have had a string of bad airline fiascos recently). The trip from the airport to the resort was quick and easy. And then… suddenly… we were there.
The Azul Beach is an all-inclusive resort. We can critique these sorts of places with the best of them. But we can also let it go, and from time-to-time thoroughly enjoy what these places have to offer. And, wow, they have a lot to offer. We hadn't been to an all-inclusive together as a family of five since 2009 (for that post click here). I think we had sort of forgotten how intoxicating (literally and figuratively), and indulging, and incredibly enjoyable they can be. The Azul Beach was like none other we've been to — it was a small, "boutique," "Gourmet Inclusive" that catered specifically to families with young kids. The place was luxuriously dripping in gorgeousness.
below: Power Breakfast with a View.
We did just as we had planned. Braydon and Chris met for breakfast and spent the first half of the day together. The afternoons and nights we were with our own families. But every afternoon we all met up for drinks at the pool bar by our rooms. Chris and his wife have an adorable 9-month-old baby named Gus. He was such a good sport and we loved hanging out with them in the pool.
The idea of going away together — as business partners and families — is a really good one. I highly recommend it for anyone in any sort of similar position. We really bonded during that week and I'm sure it will help to strengthen RVibe, not to mention strengthen our two families both independently and together.
For Braydon and Chris, it was some work. It was also plenty of play.
And, for all of us, I think, it was pretty darn heavenly.
Here is Kyle, in Kyle Heaven:
The snorkeling was awesome. The resort is located along an area of the Mexican/Caribbean coast that is National Park. The reef is preserved and protected and, thus, it was the best snorkeling we've seen in a long, long time! Kyle was in his glory and spent most of the week underwater!
Here is Meera, in Meera Heaven:
The swimming pools were beautiful, warm, crystal-clear, and plentiful (there were so many of them!). Meera could spend her whole life in a pool, I swear!
Here is Owen, in Owen Heaven:
This is Owen at one of the resort's restaurants. It was an Asian theme and it had a "sushi river." This was pure heaven for Owen. This is worth some explaining.
Once we got over the oddity of eating sushi in Mexico, and we just accepted it for what it was (totally decent — like, actually, really good — sushi!), we quickly came to love the 'sushi river.' Now, we had heard of all-you-can-eat sushi places (Owen is a big fan of them), but we had not heard of a "sushi river" (maybe we're just pathetically insulated people? I don't know). It blew our minds — especially Owen, because he is a Lover of sushi. This boy can eat sushi. He's the kind of kid that these all-inclusive resorts lose money on big-time when they do their pricing!
The sushi river was a circular sushi bar with, literally, a river of water, with a strong (somehow motorized) current, running through it. Little boats were floating on the water circling the bar. The sushi chef was in the center constantly placing all sorts of sushi, on little trays, onto the boats, all night long. You sit there and just take what you want as it comes around. This whole thing — the sushi river — is a crazy amazing thing for a sushi lover.
It is impossible to put into words the extent to which Owen was enamored with this whole entire thing. He insisted on taking some photos of the experience. He took about 40 of them. Here are my favorite three {nothing quite makes a foodie mommy blogger as proud as when her 10-year-old son feels compelled to grab the camera and take pictures of his food!} ~~
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Nothing says "heavenly" like mimosas by the pool with Kindles loaded up with pleasure reading. It was such a glorious treat.


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Anonymous asked:Can you clarify this part on Henry's quote on the last conversation: "And she's not kinda' your sister but also your grandma?"
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So since Regina is Snow's mom by marriage and Henry's mom by adoption, that kinda' makes Snow and Henry siblings, even though Snow's also his grandma.
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Torture? It probably killed more Americans than 9/11
A US major reveals the inside story of military interrogation in Iraq. By Patrick Cockburn, winner of the 2009 Orwell Prize for journalism
Sunday 26 April 2009
The use of torture by the US has proved so counter-productive that it may have led to the death of as many US soldiers as civilians killed in 9/11, says the leader of a crack US interrogation team in Iraq.
"The reason why foreign fighters joined al-Qa'ida in Iraq was overwhelmingly because of abuses at Guantanamo and Abu Ghraib and not Islamic ideology," says Major Matthew Alexander, who personally conducted 300 interrogations of prisoners in Iraq. It was the team led by Major Alexander [a named assumed for security reasons] that obtained the information that led to the US military being able to locate Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the head of al-Qa'ida in Iraq. Zarqawi was then killed by bombs dropped by two US aircraft on the farm where he was hiding outside Baghdad on 7 June 2006. Major Alexander said that he learnt where Zarqawi was during a six-hour interrogation of a prisoner with whom he established relations of trust.
Major Alexander's attitude to torture by the US is a combination of moral outrage and professional contempt. "It plays into the hands of al-Qa'ida in Iraq because it shows us up as hypocrites when we talk about human rights," he says. An eloquent and highly intelligent man with experience as a criminal investigator within the US military, he says that torture is ineffective, as well as counter-productive. "People will only tell you the minimum to make the pain stop," he says. "They might tell you the location of a house used by insurgents but not that it is booby-trapped."
In his compelling book How to Break a Terrorist, Major Alexander explains that prisoners subjected to abuse usually clam up, say nothing, or provide misleading information. In an interview he was particularly dismissive of the "ticking bomb" argument often used in the justification of torture. This supposes that there is a bomb timed to explode on a bus or in the street which will kill many civilians. The authorities hold a prisoner who knows where the bomb is. Should they not torture him to find out in time where the bomb is before it explodes?
Major Alexander says he faced the "ticking time bomb" every day in Iraq because "we held people who knew about future suicide bombings". Leaving aside the moral arguments, he says torture simply does not work. "It hardens their resolve. They shut up." He points out that the FBI uses normal methods of interrogation to build up trust even when they are investigating a kidnapping and time is of the essence. He would do the same, he says, "even if my mother was on a bus" with a hypothetical ticking bomb on board. It is quite untrue to imagine that torture is the fastest way of obtaining information, he says.
A career officer, Major Alexander spent 14 years in the US air force, beginning by flying helicopters for special operations. He saw combat in Bosnia and Kosovo, was an air force counter-intelligence agent and criminal interrogator, and was stationed in Saudi Arabia, with an anti-terrorist role, during the US invasion of Iraq in 2003. Some years later, the US army was short of interrogators. He wanted to help shape developments in Iraq and volunteered.
Arriving in Iraq in early 2006 he found that the team he was working with were mostly dedicated, but young, men between 18 and 24. "Many of them had never been out of the States before," he recalls. "When they sat down to interrogate somebody it was often the first time they had met a Muslim." In addition to these inexperienced officers, Major Alexander says there was "an old guard" of interrogators using the methods employed at Guantanamo. He could not say exactly what they had been doing for legal reasons, though in the rest of the interview he left little doubt that prisoners were being tortured and abused. The "old guard's" methods, he says, were based on instilling "fear and control" in a prisoner.
He refused to take part in torture and abuse, and forbade the team he commanded to use such methods. Instead, he says, he used normal US police interrogation techniques which are "based on relationship building and a degree of deception". He adds that the deception was often of a simple kind such as saying untruthfully that another prisoner has already told all.
Before he started interrogating insurgent prisoners in Iraq, he had been told that they were highly ideological and committed to establishing an Islamic caliphate in Iraq, Major Alexander says. In the course of the hundreds of interrogations carried out by himself, as well as more than 1,000 that he supervised, he found that the motives of both foreign fighters joining al-Qa'ida in Iraq and Iraqi-born members were very different from the official stereotype.
In the case of foreign fighters – recruited mostly from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Syria, Yemen and North Africa – the reason cited by the great majority for coming to Iraq was what they had heard of the torture in Guantanamo and Abu Ghraib. These abuses, not fundamentalist Islam, had provoked so many of the foreign fighters volunteering to become suicide bombers.
For Iraqi Sunni Arabs joining al-Qa'ida, the abuses played a role, but more often the reason for their recruitment was political rather than religious. They had taken up arms because the Shia Arabs were taking power; de-Baathification marginalised the Sunni and took away their jobs; they feared an Iranian takeover. Above all, al-Qa'ida was able to provide money and arms to the insurgents. Once, Major Alexander recalls, the top US commander in Iraq, General George Casey, came to visit the prison where he was working. Asking about what motivated the suspected al-Qa'ida prisoners, he was at first given the official story that they were Islamic Jihadi full of religious zeal. Major Alexander intervened to say that this really was not true and there was a much more complicated series of motivations at work. General Casey did not respond.
The objective of Major Alexander's team was to find Zarqawi, the Jordanian born leader of al-Qa'ida who built it into a fearsome organisation. Attempts by US military intelligence to locate him had failed despite three years of trying. Major Alexander was finally able to persuade one of Zarqawi's associates to give away his location because the associate had come to reject his methods, such as the mass slaughter of civilians.
What the major discovered was that many of the Sunni fighters were members of, or allied to, al-Qa'ida through necessity. They did not share its extreme, puritanical Sunni beliefs or hatred of the Shia majority. He says that General Casey had ignored his findings but he was pleased when General David Petraeus became commander in Iraq and began to take account of the real motives of the Sunni fighters. "He peeled back those Sunnis from al-Qa'ida," he says.
In the aftermath of his experience in Iraq, which he left at the end of 2006, Major Alexander came to believe that the battle against the US using torture was more important than the war in Iraq. He sees President Obama's declaration against torture as "a historic victory", though he is concerned about loopholes remaining and the lack of accountability of senior officers. Reflecting on his own interrogations, he says he always monitored his actions by asking himself, "If the enemy was doing this to one of my troops, would I consider it torture?" His overall message is that the American people do not have to make a choice between torture and terror.
How to Break a Terrorist: The US interrogators who used brains, not brutality, to take down the deadliest man in Iraq, by Matthew Alexander and John R Bruning (The Free Press)
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JAN 8 — If last night's FIFA Ballon d'Or awards ceremony is anything to go by, it's pretty clear that Spain is easily the dominant force in world football at the moment.
The three players shortlisted for the prestigious player of the year award — Lionel Messi (winner for a record-breaking fourth consecutive year), Andres Iniesta and Cristiano Ronaldo — all play their club football in Spain.
Even more impressively, every single player named in the "world 11" plays their domestic football in Spain.
And finally, the nominees for the best coach are all (or were all) based in the same country — winner Vicente Del Bosque with the national team, Jose Mourinho with Real Madrid and Pep Guardiola with Barcelona.
Although the latter two managers may well be taking charge of English clubs next season as the Chelsea/Manchester United/Manchester City managerial riddle slowly unravels, the overall picture is pretty clear: when it comes to football, Spain is the undisputed world number one.
However, in commercial terms the Spanish game is still lagging well behind the English Premier League (EPL), which continues to dominate the global scene as by far the most-watched domestic league outside its own country.
As Malaysian readers of this column will verify — indeed, you know far better than I do — there's nothing like the EPL to grab the international sporting spotlight on a week-by-week basis.
Real Madrid and particularly Barcelona might have closed the gap in the last few years, with European giants like AC Milan and Bayern Munich also attracting a few followers, but they are far outnumbered by fans of the big English clubs — Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham.
Even Liverpool, who haven't won the English championship since 1990, remain an enormously popular club on the global scale.
Whether you're in Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, Nairobi or New York, the picture is the same: the EPL remains, by a considerable distance, the most popular sporting league on the planet.
And that probably won't change any time soon, even though the quality of Spanish football is considerably higher than the frantic fare on offer from England.
The reason for that is the significant cultural advantage enjoyed by the EPL over its competitors.
Much of the large and lucrative Asian market — including Malaysia, of course — as well as the United States, Australasia and parts of Africa are former British colonies and therefore possess inherent indelible cultural ties with the "mother country", even though independence was achieved many years ago.
Language is also significant — the populations of the former colonial nations all boast a strong understanding of English, and the proliferation of American popular culture means that English is far more prevalent than Spanish in other countries such as South Korea and Indonesia.
And although it's by no means a pre-requisite to speak English to enjoy the EPL (or to speak Spanish to enjoy La Liga), it certainly helps in establishing a feeling of identity, which is essential in the creation of "fans" as opposed to simply "viewers".
So Spain has some catching up to do in order to erase the inherent advantages enjoyed by the EPL in terms of a global viewing audience.
It's by no means an easy process, but the quality of Spanish football certainly deserves a higher overseas audience than it currently enjoys and I believe three steps would significantly improve La Liga's international status.
Firstly, and most easy to achieve, the league's authorities could schedule more games to kick off early in the afternoon, rather than the late evening kick offs that are traditional in Spain but the worst time possible for the billions of potential viewers in Asia.
Secondly, television revenue should be distributed more evenly rather than vastly in favour of the big two — Barcelona and Real Madrid — as is currently the case.
The inequality of the Spanish league compared to the more equal (but still unequal) English game means that last season third-placed Valencia received roughly the same amount of TV income as Wigan, who narrowly escaped relegation.
The rampant inequality in Spain between the big two and the rest is firstly creating an increasingly unbalanced league, with La Liga's 18 remaining teams finding it impossible to compete with Barca and Real Madrid.
It also means that Spanish clubs have little chance of holding onto the best players, who inevitably end up either joining one of the big two or leaving the country altogether. Michu and Santi Cazorla are two recent examples, Isco might be the next, and the consistent drain of "secondary" stars undoubtedly lessens the global appeal of La Liga.
And finally, Spanish clubs need to find a way of boosting their attendances. As canny AC Milan president (not to mention Italian Prime Minister) Silvio Berlusconi noted two decades ago, the primary purpose of fans inside the stadium in the modern age is to make the sport look good on television.
Even the dullest of games enjoy enhanced appeal when played in front of a raucous packed house, while end-to-end thrillers manage to lose an edge of excitement for the TV viewer when played in front of the backdrop of a half-empty stadium.
Many La Liga games attract poor attendances, partly because many clubs have stubbornly insisted on big ticket price increases in recent seasons despite the country's dire economic situation.
There's also an unsophisticated approach to marketing, with most clubs simply putting the tickets on sale and waiting for people to turn up rather than the more proactive, focused approach employed by their English counterparts.
So Spain is lagging behind in its global appeal, even though its players are setting new standards for technical excellence. But empires are built to fall, so the EPL should not become complacent — if the Spanish authorities ever get their act together, they could take over the sporting world.
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This poor little blog is always the last to know everything. But yep, I'm pregnant! Joey will have a little sibling in January. We're so excited! I'm mostly feeling like myself again, and finally catching up on everything that slipped away when I was absolutely not feeling like myself during the first trimester.
I'm getting excited about sewing again, particularly quilting, and am trying to make space in my room to get started on new projects. I'm thinking of doing a fabric and scraps de-stash on Instagram to clear out space and earn a little extra money. It's pretty overwhelming to start sorting through everything. So much fabric! So many decisions to make! My goal is to have it done by the end of August. (And if anyone out there has done this and has any tips, please share!)
I found a quilt that is completely done except binding, and now I can't find the fabric I wanted to use to bind it. This is not the first thing that has gone missing in my sewing room in the last few months, and it's really starting to bug me. Hence the de-stash. Let's not even talk about how I didn't even realize I had a nearly completed (fairly large) quilt by my desk.
But anyway. I'm pregnant! I'm slowly conquering my cluttered sewing room! Summer is almost over! Fall is almost here! Life is really good.


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Another Obama smear memo(against President Clinton this time) intercepted by Clinton campaign
by lambiel, Fri Jun 15, 2007 at 09:05:59 AM EDT
Obama is on a roll, another Obama smear memo has been intercepted by Clinton campaign. This time, Obama smeared President Clinton of giving a for-profit speech on 911. What makes this incident even worse is that this faked story appears being copied directly from Druge. TPM has the scoop.
http://electioncentral.tpmcafe.com/blog/ electioncentral/2007/jun/15/obama_campai gn_circulating_negative_story_about_bill _clinton
We've just obtained an email that shows that the Obama campaign yesterday circulated a negative, and ultimately false, story about Bill Clinton -- that he allegedly made money giving a speech on September 11, 2006.
This email is unusual in that it is flagging something potentially negative not about a primary rival but about the former President -- one who obviously isn't running in the Democratic primary and who remains popular with Dem primary voters.
The email, which was sent out by Jen Psaki of the Obama campaign and circulated to reporters (not us) on an off-the-record basis late yesterday
One of the things the email points to was the fact that Bill Clinton allegedly gave a for-profit speech on Sept. 11 -- something that presumably would be likely seen as controversial. Referring to the Hillary documents, the email flags this:
"9/11/06: Bill Clinton Commemorated 5th Anniversary Of 9/11 With $100,000 Speech To Asia-Pacific Private Equity Group in Hong Kong.
Hillary's financial disclosure report indicates that Bill Clinton gave a speech on 9/11/06 for CLSA, Ld. In Hong Kong and received $100,000. According to their website, "CLSA is a leading brokerage, investment banking and private equity group in the Asia-Pacific Markets."
The question seems even more pointed in light of the Obama campaign's spreading of bad stories about Bill.
Asked for comment on whether it was appropriate to spread negative stuff about Bill, given that he's not running in the primary and is popular with primary voters, Obama spokesman Bill Burton declined to directly address the question about Bill, instead saying: "I don't know why anyone would take umbrage with the circulation of publicly available information."
The story spread about Bill ultimately turned out to be false. It ended up on Drudge yesterday, where it was given heavy play for many hours, though there's no proof that it was given to Drudge by the Obama campaign. After Drudge posted it, The Observer's Politicker blog thoroughly debunked the story, pointing out that Bill's schedule proved that he'd actually given the speech the night before, on Sept. 10.
So much for a "new kind of politics".
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reviews for: listing #72842 - US Virgin Islands, Caribbean Condo rental
- bedrooms 1
- pool no
- type Condo
- baths 1
- hot tub no
- community Sunset Beach Condos
- sleeps 2
- pets allowed no
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We absolutely LOVED our stay!!!
Review submitted: July 10, 2014 Date of arrival: July 1, 2014
We loved everything about our stay at the SeaBreeze. The owners thought of everything & they were so very hospitable. The SeaBreeze was just as it was pictured...if not better! We loved sitting on the quiet beach every morning enjoying a good read, loved swimming & snorkeling in the afternoons, & loved the sunsets at night. It was everything we could have asked for on a perfect trip. We even got to enjoy some massage therapists that we found would come directly to the condo. This trip was taken as a relaxing, anniversary trip for my husband & me, and if we were to do it again, we would pick the SeaBreeze every time!
Owners response: Awesome, glad you loved the Seabreeze at Sunset Beach Condos. We believe it is important for vacationers to enjoy their vacation time as much as possible.
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Review submitted: June 25, 2014 Date of arrival: June 13, 2014
My 22 y/o daughter and I stayed at the Seabreeze for a week mid June 2014. This was the most perfect and amazing vacation experience. This condo is quiet, cozy, spotless upon arrival and tastefully decorated. The king size bed is so comfortable and makes for good sleeping. The gallery offers gorgeous views of the ocean and sunsets and gives the opportunity to enjoy the relaxing, warm ocean breeze. It's a great spot to enjoy a beverage, relax and take in the beauty of the Island. The beach is clean, calm and beautiful with lots of shells and sea glass to admire. Most times we were the only ones on the beach. Total privacy and serenity. The condo comes with water shoes, beach towels, chairs, an umbrella, general beach "toys" and snorkeling gear. We spent a great amount of time at the beach and the snorkeling was fantastic. You get to see all kinds of fish and critters right outside your door. The grill is great and the kitchen is fully functional with all the gadgets you could possibly need. The fridge was even stocked with every day condiments. If your lucky enough to meet the neighbors, they are all very kind and helpful. I would suggest stopping in at Rythms beach bar and Coconuts for good bar food and drinks. My favorite was the Lime in Da Coconut drink from Rhythms. I definitely recommend going on the all day Buck Island Adventure with Big Beard's Adventure Tours-sailing, swimming, snorkeling and all you can eat bbq and rum punch. The horseback riding with Cowboy Steve (Equus) was my favorite adventure-he's fun, patient, has a wonderful personality and full of island knowledge. He takes you up and down some hills and valleys into the ocean riding the horses that do tricks. The Waves at Cane Bay is a fantastic place to have a drink and enjoy the surrounding beauty and calm atmosphere. The Cruzan Rum tour was fun and educational. The owners Cheryl and Deb are fantastic and went above and beyond to make sure our vacation was nothing but perfection. I can't say enough good about these two ladies and the service they provided!!! THANK YOU for the experience. I WILL be back again.
P.S. I would NOT recommend using Judi of St. Croix for your car rental. Against advise we went with them-MISTAKE!! Our car was dirty, banged up and ended up broke down on the opposite side of the island-2nd car-worse. The owners are less than helpful, rude, lack basic conversational skills and customer service is NOT a strong attribute they offer. Bad company!!!
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, people with disabilities, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway
Owners response:
We LOVE it when people come to our island and enjoy themselves and all we have to offer. Cowboy Steve is an awesome person who not only gives vacationers a great experience but also gives back to his community. We agree Rhythms is a great place to eat and have the Lime in Da Coconut beverage. Also within walking distance from the condo!!!!
So sorry about Judi's car rental. I do NOT recommend anyone rent from them. I have gotten more than one complaint and I checked them out my self. Very un-professional. The reviews you read for them are from the former owners so do not be fooled. We have other really WONDERFUL and professional and caring car rental companies on our beautiful Island.
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Perfect Private Paradise
Review submitted: April 14, 2014 Date of arrival: March 29, 2014
Loved the privacy here! Sunrise coffee on the front porch deck was amazing - almost as glorious as sunsets. Loved everything - owners have all that you need in the condo - including a very comfy bed. Good restaurants in Fredricksted but don't miss dinner in the garden at Savant in Christiansted. Also don't miss the clear kayak evening trip to see the bioluminescent plankton. Big Beard's all day snorkel trip to Buck Island was fun, as was the tour of the Cruzan rum factory. All in all, owners were helpful, as were the residents. If you want a restful private place, this is it. Wish we were still there!
Owners response: Wow, we are glad you enjoyed our island, we love it also. We are also very happy that you enjoyed the condo and it's amenities. Our goal is to make your stay as easy as possible, sincerely Cheryl & Deb.
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Helpful votes: 8 / 8
Review submitted: February 12, 2014 Date of arrival: January 30, 2014
The condo was exactly as described. Beautiful sunsets, a short walk to town and nice neighbors. The management was surperb and couldn't have been more attentive to our needs! The security deposit was returned the day after I came home. My husband left his shaver and it arrived priority mail 4 days after I returned. You can't miss with this condo.
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, people with disabilities, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway
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Out of all the times, by far the Best Time Ever
Review submitted: January 30, 2014 Date of arrival: January 4, 2014
Our stay at the Sea Breeze was my birthday present and what a birithday week my husband and I had.
This place is perfect for a couple looking to get away, to have fun and just Relax. All you will need is a little food and a lot of Rum!!:) the rest is already there, thanks to the owners. All the reviews tell the tale..Just go and find out for yourself.
We will be back next year
Jayne & Tony Rogers
Gordonsville VA
Owners response:
Jayne and Tony, so glad you loved the place, we do too. It is amazing how many guest come back to Sunset Beach Condos year after year. Thanks and see you in January 2015.
Sincerely Cheryl and Deb
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Helpful votes: 8 / 8
Sea side paradise
Review submitted: November 20, 2013 Date of arrival: November 9, 2013
We stayed at Seabreeze for a week, and it was a wonderful experience. The condo is as advertised. There are many amenities, the sunsets are fabulous, and the beach is awesome. We particularly liked the fact that beach chairs and air mattresses were provided as well as a variety of snorkel gear. The owner is very accomodating and we were able to call him when needed. We enjoyed walking into town and also stopping by the bars on the way! Great vacation place to relax and recharge. We highly recommend this condo.
Recommended for: age 55+, romantic getaway
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Helpful votes: 5 / 5
Review submitted: November 15, 2013 Date of arrival: November 1, 2013
An absolutely beautiful & relaxing getaway. Eric's condo was like a home away from home with all the wonderful amenities. If you are looking to escape from it all - this is definitely the place. Yet plenty to explore around the island if you choose. The highlights: snorkeling steps from your door, sunsets, the locals.
Recommended for: romantic getaway
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Helpful votes: 6 / 6
Seabreeze, paradise for sure.
Review submitted: November 4, 2013 Date of arrival: October 21, 2013
Seabreeze was everything we had hoped for and more. We loved it's location on the quiet west side of the island. The snorkeling was phenomenal, right out front and all around the island. The condo is perfect. We spent 85% of our time on the wonderful, big porch. The inside was clean, updated and ideal. We loved all the personal touches and conveniences, the owner provides. Eric (the owner) was attentive and helpful from the minute we inquired and throughout our stay. The listings really do not do the place justice. It was fantastic, we would stay here again in a heartbeat. The two beach bars/restaurants within walking distance by beach, were a blast ! We had so much fun watching the cruise ships come in two of the days we stayed there. Everyone we encountered on the island and around the condo (workers, neighbors etc) we sooo friendly ! We have traveled the world over and will definitely keep St. Croix and Seabreeze high on our favorites list ! We are hoping to return soon !!
Owners response:
There is an old saying, you can't please all of the people all of the time. While this may be true,
we do try to please all of guests all of the time and we are pleased that the Vaughn's found this to be true during their visit to St Croix and stay at our SeaBreeze condo. We are all so glad you enjoyed your stay.
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Helpful votes: 5 / 5
Review submitted: August 11, 2013 Date of arrival: July 28, 2013
Clean, relaxing and fun! My husband and I would love to come back to the Seabreeze sometime soon. Everything you need is so close by but the best part is having the beach right out front, basically all to yourself! Eric was very helpful and informative. St. Croix is has so much to explore and do that everyday was an adventure.
Definitely will come back one day =)
Recommended for: adventure seekers, sight seeing, romantic getaway
Owners response:
Jessica and Aaron, congratulations on you wedding and thank you for choosing our SeaBreeze getaway for you honeymoon. We know you had many places to choose from. The fact that you had such a great time and enjoyed St Croix and your stay at the SeaBreeze makes our team very happy. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay
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best vacation ever!!
Review submitted: July 23, 2013 Date of arrival: July 13, 2013
Our best vacation ever!...the owner was very helpful from beginning to end...responded very quickly to all our questions and needs...condo was very well stocked with everything we needed...it was very well kept ,clean and up to date...we loved St. Croix also , very beautiful island! the snorkeling was great right in front of the condo, snorkeled all up and down the beach and the best spot was right in front of the condo...saw 30 to 40 different types of fish, a 14 inch orange star fish and a large lobster...we ate at turtles deli, beachside café, whim's café , eat at cane bay, all really good !! we rented a car and drove all over the island, the drive to point udall was our favorite! can't wait to come back soon!! will stay at the sea breeze again for sure!!
Recommended for: adventure seekers, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway
Owners response:
Most people do not realize how difficult it can be to maintain an ocean front vacation residence on a tropical Island far from home.
So when we receive a review like this from guests like Rich it makes all the hard work worth it.
There are many variables during ones vacation we can not control so we work hard to try and make our little piece
of paradise as well maintained and comfortable as we can. We love it when guests appreciate our efforts
and find so many ways to enjoy St Croix
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Hooked on St. Croix
Review submitted: April 16, 2013 Date of arrival: April 6, 2013
This was our first visit to St. Croix and my husband and I fell in love with the island. Within 24 hours of arriving we were trying to figure out how to never leave! We snorkeled several times in front of the condo and took a trip to buck island with Big Beards. We spent an entire day just driving the island... all the way to Point Udall and back. It was breathtaking. In Frederiksted, Pier 69 has great breakfast, Pollys has amazing coffee, Turtles has fantastic and huge sandwiches. The drinks at Coconuts can't be beat and Blue Moon offered up great dinner. Villa Morales was recommended by many locals and proved to be outstanding!
In Christiansted, we hit Angry Nates more than once (Fish Tacos!!) and RumRunners. The jewelry shopping there was glorious. Sonyas (for traditional Crucian Hook Bracelets!) and Crucian Gold were my favorite. There is a great souvenir shop called Many Hands (i believe) that sells all local items. Local post cards, art, sculptures, ceramics. I loved buying local and putting the money back in the community.
The SeaBreeze was just what I expected, quaint and comfortable with an amazing proximity to the water. We spent nearly every day on the gallery from 5-7pm with a rum cocktail (from the Cruzan distillery!) watching the sunset. Twice we saw dolphins a few hundred yards out! The diving pelicans were entertaining as well and the jumping fish. The neighbors were So nice and helpful too! When at the condo if we weren't on the gallery or the beach/water we were sleeping in the amazing king size temperpedic bed. It was exactly what we needed after our busy days when we were sore from all the snorkeling and running around!
Eric was wonderfully helpful. Available anytime we had a question. The condo is stocked with extras that really came in handy. Oh and the electronic lock is fantastic! no need to worry about carrying (and possible losing!) a key!
The only negatives we had about the island- hardly any street signs. luckily we brought our GPS and got around the island with little issue. We set coconuts as our home destination and we were free to explore without a worry of getting lost. I also missed the availability of fresh produce. I completely understand why there isn't too much available and what is available is pricey... but honestly for, the fresh Mahi-mahi I had daily pretty much made up for it. No place is perfect and these two tiny things certainly won't deter us from returning. St. Croix really hooked us!
Owners response:
Wow...While our extended SeaBreeze family certainly enjoys hearing nice comments about our condo and the services and amenities we provide
we are always extremely happy when our guests have Great things to say about the Island of St Croix and their experiences while visiting.
While not everything is perfect in paradise there are so many positives and great places to visit and explore and it seems like the SeaBreeze guests took advantage of them and had a memorable time. We are very happy that you enjoyed your trip and stay at our condo.
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Helpful votes: 4 / 4
Perfection in pink!
Review submitted: February 20, 2013 Date of arrival: February 2, 2013
Eric and Karla have made everything so wonderful and convenient . They have thought of everything from coffee pot to beach towels and everything in between.
Nothing can beat the view from the porch. Crazy diving pelicans! White sand beach for miles and warm, sparkling blue water.
It is clear that these folks love the island and they want their guests to feel the same.
We will definitely be back! Thank you for sharing your island home.
Owners response: This couple from New Hampshire loved St Croix from the beginning of their stay and ended up staying an additional week due to the Big Snow Storm in the Northeast US. Even though we were booked for the second week of their stay they we assisted them in finding lodging and they kept making new friends and enjoying the Island. Great Guests indeed
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Awesome Getaway!
Review submitted: January 19, 2013 Date of arrival: January 6, 2013
We had a refreshing, memorable stay at this island hideaway. We snorkeled a few steps from the porch almost every day. All the amenities including nice extras of Cruzan Rum, toothpaste, shampoo, snorkeling gear and the most comfortable bed we've ever experienced! The hummingbird feeders were full and attracted vibrant birds all through the day; the town was within walking distance; our neighbors were quiet and friendly. I long for the sound of the surf and the ocean breeze as I experienced it at the Sea Breeze Condos.
Owners response: Each of our guests seem to find something different they love about their stay on St Croix and our condo. We think amenities are important and we are glad our guests found what we have useful and meaningful. And yes the hummingbirds are cool to watch.
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Snorkeling at the Beautiful Seabreeze
Review submitted: October 15, 2012 Date of arrival: October 6, 2012
My husband and I enjoyed the Seabreeze and St. Croix again this year. We would recommend Seabreeze to anyone interested in a beautiful, clean condo on the beach. The condo owners make sure your stay is perfect and comfortable. Snorkeling gear, chairs, towels and much more are made available to you when you stay at the Seabreeze.
Recommended for: adventure seekers, romantic getaway
Owners response: We are so pleased when our guests enjoy the Island and our condo, especially repeat guests that trust us year after year to provide them with a clean and well supplied place to stay. Thank you , we hope you'll visit again
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SeaBreeze a "Great get away place"
Review submitted: June 25, 2012 Date of arrival: June 17, 2012
We had the best relaxed vacation we have ever had! The condo was just like the photos, location was great and it was close to town (Frederiksted), K-Mart and grocery stores. There are a few bar/grills close to the condo in walking distance. It also is about a 30 minute (did not time it) or so drive to Christensted. Most locals are friendly they will even stop driving in traffic and wave at you to turn into the driveway when you are trying to turn in. That was awesome! Eric's local neighbors were very friendly and helpful on giving directions, suggestions and information on good restaurants or anything else we asked about.
The property was clean and well-maintained. Eric is great to work with, gives you all the information you need and more. He is willing to help you anyway you need. He also called while we were there to verify that eveything was good and if we needed anything else. That was a nice surprise.
We did not do alot of attractions but there is a lot to offer a lot of water sports, museums and the history of the island is interesting. Also two rum factories on the island and you are able to bring some back to the states.
We recommend this to anyone that wants a relaxing place to go or want to do water activities or just exploring of the island. It is a great place for a vacation or just want "get away time". It was nice to sit on the porch and listen to the ocean waves hit the shore. We could go and get into the ocean anytime of the day to swim or snorkel. We needed get away time and it was the best place for us.
Owners response:
As vacation property owners we are extremely proud to receive a guest review such as this. There is an old saying you can't please everyone all of the time , but we try to do just that to the best of our ability. We ask questions about what guests might like to do while on their vacation
and suggest paces to go and things to do during that season. We also try to keep our condo as if we were here. Keeping beach chairs, towels, snorkel gear and water shoes for guests are just a few of the amenities we provide .
We are so glad our guests from Kansas enjoyed their stay at the SeaBreeze and their time on St croix
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Sunset Beach was Awesome!
Review submitted: June 4, 2012 Date of arrival: May 19, 2012
We just returned after spending a wonderful week at your condo for our 22nd anniversary. The amenities you provided were great. We actually brought too much. We could have packed much lighter. The bed was as good as the one we have at home. We had fun traveling to other beaches but found that the beach a few steps from our door was the best! We spent our mornings walking the beach, our days exploring the island, and evenings watching the sun go down. The water and sand were beautiful. We even met a couple that had stayed at your condo but couldn't rent it because we beat them to it. They came by and we chatted it up, went to dinner the next day and went snorkeling together.
Among some things we did: shopping at the Christiansted boardwalk, guided fishing up the Salt River, shopping in Fredriksted, dined at Turtles, Coconuts, Angry Nates, Breezez (the best!), toured the Cruzan Rum Factory, toured St. Edward Botanical Gardens, snorkeled (my husband snorkeled daily, multiple times), fished from the shore in front of the condo, searched for sea glass, etc.
What I liked about the location is it's not in an area with high-rise hotels on each side. We were among the locals. It was not crowded, people were friendly, and we had the beach to ourselves. We plan to return. It was awesome!
Jim and Lin
Springdale, AR
Owners response: Wow, How rewarding as owners to have a review written like this by a couple that could have chosen from dozens of places to stay on St Croix, they deserve 5 stars as well as our small but thorough housekeeping crew who keep our little getaway fresh and inviting. As our guests have stated St Croix's West end is a special place and we agree. The Big Island was lucky to have you as guests.
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Amazing Sunset Views of the Caribbean
Review submitted: May 8, 2012 Date of arrival: April 28, 2012
Loved our stay at the "Pink Condo"...waking up each and every morning to the beautiful caribbean waters and watching the amazing sunsets each nite...right from your very own private porch (gallery). All locations on the island are easily accessible...despite nobody knowing street names or numbers...the pocket map helped us find our way around the island quite easily. And driving on the left side of the road was not bad and you got used to it after a couple of days...you just keep in your mind "ass to the grass". The snorkeling right out your backdoor was fabulous...basically saw all kinds of colorful fish in waist deep water. Other highlights included; Driving thru the rainforest, Rhythms Beach Bar, Coconuts Bar & Grill, Cane Bay Off-the-Wall Beach Bar, Blue Moon, Villa Morelos Restaurant, and the Botantical Garden. This is a wonderful place to really "kick back, rest, relax, and revive".
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sight seeing
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Review submitted: April 9, 2012 Date of arrival: March 31, 2012
Stayed from 3/31 thru 4/7 and enjoyed every minute of our stay! We rent frequently from vacation rentals and this was one of the best....very clean and well maintained. Eric was very responsive to any questions and the condo was well stocked with all anyone needs. A car is a must as you really need it to get to Christiansted or other locations around the island.
Location, location, location, right on the beach,,,close to fun restaurants and great snorkeling right out your door. We went for morning runs, came back and enjoyed coffee on the deck, did snorkeling trip to Buck Island, went to see the Mahogany guy plus tons of other things. Coconuts and Rainbow Beach were great places to eat, but the best was Blue Moon in Fredricksted with the live band playing. The drive through the rain forest was really a cool experience...lots of blind corners.
We arrived on the 30th and stayed at a hotel on the other side of Fredricksted until we could get into the Sea Breeze, Eric's place is far far better! You will not be disappointed in the condo or the location...we will be back again next year.
Thank you Eric for opening up your place to all of us! It is great.....I highly recommend it to anyone traveling to St Croix!
Owners response:
We are so pleased our guests from Indiana had a great stay in St Croix and at the SeaBreeze.
We are always looking and asking for ways to improve and it looks as if we're doing a good job.
We are thrilled that our guests would like to visit again. You are welcome any time..
Safe Travels, Eric
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The Place Is Awesome
Review submitted: February 26, 2012 Date of arrival: February 5, 2011
Hello Dean,
Sending me that web site from Sunset Beach Condos was the best thing you ever did! I contacted them last September and made arrangements to go down to St Croix Feb 5 thru Feb. 11. Which we did.
The place is awesome. Post card sunsets every night. Snorkeling right out the back door (literally - the beach is 20 feet away). Breakfast on the porch in the morning with the birds - then a walk on the beach looking for shells and sea glass. St. Croix is one of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and was purchased in 1917. Columbus discovered it on his second voyage to the new world. Only 23 miles long and mainly settled by the Dutch in the 1700's with sugar and cotton plantations. Much of the current population is descended from slaves. Largest town (and capitol) is Christiansted. Next town down is Fredericksted on the west end, which is where we stayed. A 12 minute walk on the beach into town from the condo - or a five minute Jeep ride. We rented a nice new Jeep Wrangler for the week. Came in handy getting lost in the rain forest. Both towns have cool forts to explore and we drove to the fartherest EAST point in the United States (and territories) - Point Udall. Beautiful beach and sea views. Everything down there is about half speed from up here. Which is great for a week. I should have stayed.
They were the consummate hosts, lots of emails and phone calls making sure things were just so. I would seriously consider going back - something I rarely do as there are so many undiscovered destinations.
Thanks again for that web site
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Great Place for a Relaxing Vacation in Paradise
Review submitted: February 26, 2012 Date of arrival: February 11, 2012
The condo was very comfortable, tastefully decorated, and well-equipped. Undoubtedly, the best-equipped accommodations that we have ever rented through VRBO. It had everything we needed to enjoy the beach--snorkeling gear, beach chairs, beach towels, cooler, etc. The porch overlooking the Caribbean was an awesome place for enjoying morning coffee, dining, and watching the beautiful sunsets. It was precisely as advertised and more than met our expectations. It was perfect for a couple wanting to explore the island as well as a place to just relax, enjoy the beach, and just be on 'island time' (we never did turn on the TV!). The fresh flowers on the counter were a nice, welcoming touch.
We particularly enjoyed watching the sunsets from the porch (saw the green flash twice), sailing and snorkeling at Buck Island with Llewellyn's Charter, touring the St. George Village Botanical Garden, swimming in front of the condo, snorkeling at various beaches, and sampling the local cuisine--Kim's in Christiansted, La Reine Chicken Shack, La Simpatica, and Villa Morales were particularly good. Of course, Coconut's was the beach bar/restaurant of choice being so close to the condo--just a 10-minute walk away. Numerous other restaurants were within a short walking or driving distance. The condo is in a very convenient location in a very laid-back part of the island.
The information that our host, Eric, provided about the island and things to do and see was especially helpful. His emails, phone calls, and the written information and brochures provided at the condo were all very helpful. He called shortly after our arrival to ensure that everything was satisfactory and even emailed us while we were at the condo to alert us to a high surf advisory issued by the National Weather Service. Thanks again Eric for being such a good host and making our stay in St. Croix so memorable.
We plan to return again next year and would definitely recommend the SeaBreeze to our friends.
Recommended for: age 55+, sight seeing, romantic getaway
Owners response:
Great to here so many positive comments from guests about St Croix.These guests certainly got around and made the best of their time on the Island while discovering some of the local eateries and attractions. Having a please they enjoyed coming back to each day makes us proud as owners and our housekeeping staff proud as well.
Weare all glad you enjoyed your stay
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wonderful accommodations
Review submitted: December 26, 2011 Date of arrival: December 18, 2011
The Sea Breeze was everything and more that we expected. A full compliment of cooking utensils, disposal bags, water in the fridge, beach towels, sunscreen and even floaty tubes for the ocean. I will definitely rent again when returning to St. Croix.
Recommended for: age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway
Owners response:
Very glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and that our condo was all you expected and more.
We would love to have you back again. Thank you
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Fabulous Vacation
Review submitted: December 26, 2011 Date of arrival: November 26, 2011
My husband and I have been visiting St. Croix for the past six years and this year was without a doubt the best week we have spent there and all because we stayed at Seabreeze. The property is all that the listing reflects plus much more. Eric was so helpful and nice even before we rented the condo. We absolutely loved having breakfast on the veranda. With just 48' from the ocean, we could not have asked for a more romantic place. We spent more time at the condo than we would normally because of the beauty and privacy of the property. There is no way we will go back to St. Croix unless we can stay at Seabreeze. Thanks Eric for a wonderful vacation at your condo. St. Croix is the most friendly and lovely place to visit.
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway
Owners response:
WOW... We usually ask and answer a lot of questions before someone rents and actually gets to our condo. But we did not know that this couple had been to St Croix 6 times before.
Reading this review makes me so proud of the effort and attention we put into our property
and to the local crew we use to set up the condo for our guests. Thank you for visiting St Croix and staying at the SeaBreeze in Frederiksted
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Awesome 2 weeks
Review submitted: November 15, 2011 Date of arrival: September 24, 2011
This was our first time to the Island and was a bit nervous about choosing a place. Happy to say we made an excellent choice! This was our favorite side of the island. The condo is set up with everything needed to make a great stay. Thanks for the insulated mugs! we used them so much we wore the writing off...the highlight for us was being able to snorkel right out the front and we had the beach to ourselves almost every day. We did a lot of night snorkeling too and saw an Octopus along with Rays, Turtles, and so many cool fish. Eric was extremely helpful in answering questions we had and available by phone when we locked ourselves out..:) The only down side was the traffic noise if you like to sleep in. The shutters don't provide much for keeping noise out.
Thank You so much for a great stay..We will be back!!!!
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway
Owners response:
Thanks Dan and Jill, we agree the West End of St Croix is by far the best end. So much to do and see in and out of the water and most is within a few miles of the SeaBreeze. 3 beach bar restaurants within walking distance as well as the town of Frederiksted.
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and found the SeaBreeze accommodating
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Exceptional place to stay, with the beach, and water only steps away!
Review submitted: August 28, 2011 Date of arrival: August 13, 2011
This is our third stay here, and we returned again this year - even after being on island last year during a hurricane. The property owner continues to make improvements, and the place is very well taken care. It was once again very clean, and equipped with everything that we needed. There is a permanent barbeque grill right out front. Nothing beats cooking steaks or Mahi -Mahi on the grill, as you stare at sun slowly sinking towards the water. Once ready, dinners are enjoyed right on the large porch as the sun sets. There are fans above the table, so you are cool, comfortable, and free of any flying insects. The bed is exceptional, and shows no signs of being slept on. We plan to return, and will definitely recommend this property to people we come in contact with!
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, sight seeing, romantic getaway
Owners response:
We are very happy to have repeat guests, they seem to enjoy the property and its location
and get to know the ins and outs of the area. This coupe especially treats our condo as if it was there own when they stay and those are the guests that we hope will return again
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Excellent Location
Review submitted: August 16, 2011 Date of arrival: July 8, 2011
We loved this condo and it's location. The owners had everything we needed and it was easy to find. The condo has a good floorplan and uses the space to it's best advantage. We were RIGHT on the beach!
We ate breakfast on the beach side porch every morning. That was after the great nights sleep we had on the king sized Tempur Pedic bed!
We would recommend this to any couple looking for a beach condo with snorkeling right outside. There were fun places to go eat/drink and the diving and snorkeling at the Frederiksted pier were awesome!
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway
Owners response: Our crew at the SeaBreeze works very hard to make each guest feel as at home as possible knowing they can come from all corners of the globe. Knowing that our guests appreciate what we do makes it all worth while. And knowing that they enjoyed their experiences on the Island of St Croix is extra nice. Thank you
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The Best Yet
Review submitted: June 13, 2011 Date of arrival: May 22, 2011
We are a couple in our 70s who just returned from a delightful 3 week stay at SeaBreeze. The following statement is NOT meant to be as a braggart - rather, a point of reference - over the years, we have traveled to 7 Caribbean islands - we found SeaBreeze & St. Croix to be the best combined venue yet!! To the point where we have booked it again for next year. The photos herein are very accurate & show SeaBreeze just as it is. We had never visited St. Croix (and obviously not SeaBreeze) and, before leaving home we hoped that it would be half as good as the pictures indicated. Shortly after arrival it was obviously that,as good as the pictures are, SeaBreeze is better - the whole experience makes it better. SeaBreeze has every amenity imaginable.And, the owners can easily be reached for any need. The "gallery" (porch) has been most properly named - a breakfast or any meal or just a drink or coffee there gives one a feeling of truly viewing the scenery as if viewing it all in a gallery. The snorkeling right out front is obviously great & enjoyed by all - not necessarily our skill but, can readily see it's appeal. How about sleeping at night to the sound of the soft waves out front with a tropical breeze blowing back to front through the bedroom!! Location - a walk or short drive to 2-3 great beach bars - OR - into Fredriksted for a somewhat more formal meal but still as a beachside or open air dining experience. As for St. Croix - beautiful, many rolling hills, VERY friendly people, good roads - we found to have very resonable pricing. A stroll at night allows unhampered viewing of the stars & moon above. Counting the days until our next visit!!
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SeaBreeze Vacation
Review submitted: June 6, 2011 Date of arrival: May 15, 2011
The listing photos accurately portrayed the condo; we were extremely pleased with the immaculate condition of the condo and the availability of every item that we needed during our stay. Initially we had a problem locating the building and opening the door combo lock, but Eric was immediately accessible and resolved the problem. The location right on the beach with crystal-clear water allowed snorkeling, swimming and shell-collecting. Frederiksted is small and quaint with a fine restaurant, the Blue Moon, which we visited two times, and a colorful coffee + brunch shop (Polly's). We enjoyed a tour of the Cruzan Rum Distillery and the Botanical Gardens; both in Frederiksted. As recommended by Eric we rented a jeep which is advisable with the poor road system on St.Croix and drove to Christiansted for some shopping, a tour of the fort and a magnificent sailboat cruise to Buck Island for snorkeling at the National Underwater Park. St.Croix is in the West Indies and I had to adapt to "Island Time" which probably is a healthy transition from "Mainland Time". I had visited St.Croix (43) years ago and, not surprisingly, the island hasn't changed that much, but we will not wait as long for the next visit.
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway
Owners response:
As owners of a home that we also rent out to guests it is always great to hear others say how they enjoy the property as we do. But better yet is to have them tell of the good times they had exploring the Island and visiting the sites and swimming and dining at the local establishments.
We do try hard from a distance to make everyones stay as enjoyable as possible and be in contact if needed. We are so happy Bill and Karen enjoyed their stay on St Croix. Thank you
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The best yet!
Review submitted: April 15, 2011 Date of arrival: March 21, 2011
We are a couple in our 70s who just returned from a delightful 3 week stay at SeaBreeze. The following statement is NOT meant to be as a braggart - rather, a point of reference - over the years, we have traveled to 7 Caribbean islands - we found SeaBreeze & St. Croix to be the best combined venue yet!! To the point where we have booked it again for next year. The photos herein are very accurate & show SeaBreeze just as it is. We had never visited St. Croix (and obviously not SeaBreeze) and, before leaving home we hoped that it would be half as good as the pictures indicated. Shortly after arrival it was obviously that,as good as the pictures are, SeaBreeze is better - the whole experience makes it better. SeaBreeze has every amenity imaginable.And, the owners can easily be reached for any need. The "gallery" (porch) has been most properly named - a breakfast or any meal or just a drink or coffee there gives one a feeling of truly viewing the scenery as if viewing it all in a gallery. The snorkeling right out front is obviously great & enjoyed by all - not necessarily our skill but, can readily see it's appeal. How about sleeping at night to the sound of the soft waves out front with a tropical breeze blowing back to front through the bedroom!! Location - a walk or short drive to 2-3 great beach bars - OR - into Fredriksted for a somewhat more formal meal but still as a beachside or open air dining experience. As for St. Croix - beautiful, many rolling hills, VERY friendly people, good roads - we found to have very resonable pricing. A stroll at night allows unhampered viewing of the stars & moon above. Counting the days until our next visit!!
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway
Owners response: Wow... As a family and owners of a property that we both use and rent this type of review is what we dream of and work hard to achieve. We can only do so much and all guests have different options , but we are clearly pleased that Jim and Barbara enjoyed their trip to St Croix and their stay at the SeaBreeze. We welcome you back next year Eric, Karla, Eric and Kate
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Neil and Rosalie Morris (60 yrs old)
Review submitted: December 21, 2010 Date of arrival: December 1, 2010
Neil and I stayed at the Sea Breeze the first week in December 2010. We had a grand time swimming every day just steps from our door. I really loved hearing the waves roll in to the side walk. We enjoyed meals on our private porch with the view of the Fredericksted harbor, sun sets were spectacular! With our little red rental jeep we toured all over the island. Of special interest was the Estate Whim Plantation. Our docent was extraordinary! We recomend the Botanical Garden as well as a walk out to the Wildlife Preserve., and a drive into the Rain Forest.We thought "Coconuts" a delightful place to dine right on the water.
The condo was really just perfect for two people. It had all we needed for preparing meals. I would suggest the first thing to consider when arriving is where the grocery store is. It actually is on the way from the airport to the condo, but we didn't find it untill 9:00 at night.
The Temp opedic bed was the best. We will purchase one next year. There was a construction project going on up the road, so there was a good bit of traffic noise that otherwise would not have been present. But closing the windows made a big difference.
It was a marvelous week's stay enjoying perfect weather. We will recomend it to our friends and family.Eric was always available by phone ( we locked our selves out the first night !) He was so cordial and provided us with lots of good ideas. Thank you!
Recommended for: age 55+, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway
Owners response: We just can't tell you what a pleasure it is when we gets comments from guests telling others what a great time they had while visiting St Croix. We are really glad and proud that we can help our guests , even if in a small way enjoy their vacations while staying at the SeaBreeze.
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Seabreeze, Frederiksted, St. Croix
Review submitted: December 2, 2010 Date of arrival: August 14, 2010
We thoroughlly enjoyed our stay at Seabreeze--it felt like home.
All the amenities you would need, nothing is overdone.
The convenience to Frederiksted town is a plus, we walked to town for dinner. The beach couldn't be closer, nice and private.
Recommended for: families with young children, families with teenagers, tourists without a car
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November stay at Seabreeze
Review submitted: November 30, 2010 Date of arrival: November 20, 2010
My wife and myself had a wonderful stay at The Seabreeze in Nov. 2010. The condo was all the pictures showed on the VRBO website. The place was well kept, extremely clean and nicely situated direcly on the beach, not too far from town. With several nice beach bar/restauraunts within walking distance we really did not have to go far. But, as our first time on St. Croix we did alot of exploring the island. From Christiansted to Fredricksted and all other shores we really enjoyed our stay. The people on St. Croix were exceptionally nice and polite. We highly recommend The Seabreeze for a St. Croix vacation stay. By the way, we almost forgot to mention the incredible sunsets viewed directly from the condo gallery----The best!!!
Recommended for: adventure seekers, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway
Owners response: Wow, how cool is that... Our condo motto is "The Best Sunsets on St Croix" and our recent guests agree , making sure they included their experience in their review for all to see.
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Caribbean Perfection!
Review submitted: November 29, 2010 Date of arrival: July 3, 2010
The Sea Breeze condo and St. Croix will not disappoint! My husband and I, having worked on cruise ships, have travelled to many of the islands of the Caribbean (too many to count) and this is one of our top two favorites!
Arriving at the Sea Breeze felt like coming home to our very own place in paradise.Everything we needed or wanted was there and it is in a perfect location, close enough to town but just far enough away.
The sea is crystal clear and when we were there competely calm, you could float with absolutely no effort at all. One of the mornings while we were doing just that, floating, we were joined by two dolphins not 50 yards from us that swam back and forth in front of us. That same morning we saw a giant sea turtle pop his head up for a breath of air. What more could you ask for?! We were told by some of the locals that near the end of the pier there are sea turtles the size of volkswagens. We want to go back to try and find them! No, make that we will go back and find them!
We so enjoyed sitting on the patio having our breaksfast and many dinners while gazing at that gorgeous view. The sunsets are breath taking, The sand is dotted with sea shells and sea glass The neighbors make you feel like you've known them forever. We loved it there...just to be clear!
The town of Fredericksted it is so pictureque with the long ago abandoned buildings covered in the beautiful local flora and fauna. The people there are so friendly, you won't feel like a stranger for long! We loved Polly's, great place for breakfast, really friendly people! The same is true for Blue Moon, a New Orleans style jazz/blues restaurant where the food is awesome (dinner) the drinks are great and people, oh so nice! If you really like spicy, let them know and they'll make smoke come out your ears and it will taste great too!
The Sea Breeze is a few feet from the road that leads into the gorgeous rain forrest. A place not to be missed.
While we were there the town of Christensted held a Jump Up street party. Lots of fun with moko jumbies and steel bands....oh and lots of rum punch!
Speaking of rum, it is legal to drink and drive on this island. They actually have 'go cups' for your cocktails. An abstract concept for us mainlanders.
The Cruzan Rum factory is a fun stop while you're here too.
We will go back and we will stay at The Sea Breeze!
Thanks Eric and Karla for making our trip a perfect one.
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, sight seeing, romantic getaway
Owners response: We just love hearing that our guests not only enjoyed our condo but the Island of St Croix as well. As a family we work hard to provide our guests with a clean,.pleasurable place to stay. The rest is up to them and it sounds like this couple took full advantage of things to do. Thank you for staying
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Excepttional property on a friendly island
Review submitted: September 7, 2010 Date of arrival: August 22, 2010
This is my second stay at this property, and it remains one that we will return to. The owner had made improvements to bathroom - removed tub and put in an awesome, walk-in shower - added a WIFI internet connection (that came in handy, because we had no affordable cell phone service with Verizon), and installed a new air conditioning unit. We snorkeled right out in front of the condo, and saw starfish, sea biscuits, a small eel, squirrel fish, a scorpion fish, and a ton of juvenile fish from other species. additionally we found "Cheney" small pieces of broken antique pottery along the beach. The large refrigerator, and complete kitchen allowed us to cook most of meals while there. We where there during hurricane Earl, and the sand beach got washed away, but it had already started building back up before we left. We met the owners son-in-law on island, after Earl, and he was very helpful also. It was nice to know he was there had there been any problems (there weren't). The owner has gone out of his way to be helpful during both of our stays. He answers e-mails or phone calls promptly, and has provided us information regarding things to do or see while on St. Croix. N 2 the Blue Dive shop is located about a 1/2 mile away, and they have provided exceptional service during dive trips. I have been diving for 38 years, and the island offers some of the best diving that I have encountered. Coconuts beach type bar and restaurant offers a great Texas style BBQ on Sunday night that we enjoyed both trips. Polly's coffee shop has great brownies, and offers some good food also. Before we return, we plan to have ATT cell phone service, as they have service that is free back to the states. I would / and have recommended this property to friends and family. Our plans are to return next year!
Recommended for: adventure seekers, sight seeing, romantic getaway
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Pick of St Croix - A little bit of paradise
Review submitted: June 29, 2010 Date of arrival: June 11, 2010
Of all the choices - I could not have chosen better - right on the sandy beach with a coral banks and tropical fish 20 metres away. The condo is delightful with all you could wish for, even with a coconut palm right in front of you - like a home from home - but with a wooden porch/verandah overlooking the sea and the spectacular sunsets. If you are not in the sea, snorkling with the fish, the verandah is the place to be - a white wooden structure with a turqoise wooden floor. A very tasteful visual combination against the pinks of the main structure, open to sea breezes, out of the sun and a few steps from the beach. Within walking distance to Frederiksted, which is a delight in itself - a bit sleepy, friendly people, on its way up in this world - a real place not yet overtaken by tourism. Towards the west, a few hundred metres away there is a 'rain forest' a magical place of grand old mahogany trees, rain trees with hanging aerial roots and yes mango trees alongside the road - yes I did pick some and had them for breakfast. This place is a real delight - made so by the owners and its location - You may guess that I liked it a lot. If you are lucky you will get to visit here.
Recommended for: age 55+, romantic getaway
Owners response:
Thank you Benz and Barbara, We feel privileged to have had
you as our quests. We work hard to make our small home as comfortable as possible and supply as many amenities as we can and it is great to have someone stay and express their appreciation as you have. We are also glad you embraced St Croix and our little historic town of Frederiksted the way you did and have expresses the desire to travel back from the UK someday and revisit the Island. And thank you for your thoughtful suggestions
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50th Wedding Anniversary
Review submitted: May 21, 2010 Date of arrival: April 13, 2010
Wonderful wonderful dreamy right on the water and beach soo private and quiet. Cottage, easy, comfortable, relaxing. Not fancy but close to the beach with beautiful views from the wonderfull little private seaside porch. We spent every waking hour there. We visited all the points of interest that Eric recommended but found we always could not wait to return to our litttle getaway cottage. The close by beachside grills nearby were charming and delightful. We walked to town and back along the beach every morning. Most of the time we saw almoat no one else!!! We will be back!!
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway
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Seabreeze on Sunset Beach
Review submitted: May 10, 2010 Date of arrival: May 1, 2010
We have stayed at Seabreeze on Sunset Beach in Frederiksted, St. Croix two years now. This is a very comfortable condo right on a beautiful sandy beach with excellent snorkeling. The condo has many of the comforts of home including a comfortable king size bed, beautiful shower, and a well-stocked kitchen. The pictures in this listing are spot on to what you'll expect when you arrive. The breeze through the condo is delightful and you can hear the sound of the ocean just a few feet away! The table on the porch was a perfect spot for leisurely breakfasts and to enjoy the nightly sunsets over the ocean. It's just a short drive or walk to downtown Frederiksted, close to excellent diving off of the pier. We frequented the bar Coconuts on the Beach to which you can walk along the beach front, just a short 1/4 mile away (at most). The property was very clean and comfortable. The owner was very accommodating and quick to respond to any questions we had. I would definitely recommend this property to friends and relatives; especially to couples, as it's comfortable and in a very romantic setting. In fact, we got engaged right on the beach here last year!!
Recommended for: age 55+, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway
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Very relaxing,safe place to visit
Review submitted: April 6, 2010 Date of arrival: August 25, 2009
My wife and I just returned from staying at this wonderful property on the west end of St.Croix beach, and had a great time. We were very fortunate to be there at this time of year because we had the beach, and surrounding buildings all to ourselves. Nothing like watching the sunset, while looking and listening at the gentle waves lapping at the shore. Diving / snorkeling at the town pier, is to die for - fantastic. N2Blue Dive shop is a couple blocks away and the are excellent. Very relaxing,safe place to to stay and visit!! Overall vacation exceeded our expectations.
Mark from Kansas City
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We snorkeled everyday right in front of the condo
Review submitted: April 6, 2010 Date of arrival: March 19, 2010
Linda and I had a wonderful time in St Croix. The condo was great. We had everything there that we needed. We ate in, we walked o dinner, dove the pier and snorkeled everyday right in front of the SeaBreeze. We used the local taxi jitney ( $ 2.50) to go to Christiansted from Frederiksted. Overall the
best experience we have had and a great introduction to condo rental. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your condo.
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Review submitted: February 28, 2010 Date of arrival: February 28, 2010
My boyfriend and I just returned from a fabulous week at the Sea Breeze condo right outside Frederiksted. It was a wonderful place to stay and we enjoyed every minute! The back porch is literally ten yards to the beach and the sunsets were incredible. We enjoyed the neighbor, George, who blew his conch shell every evening to signify the end of another gorgeous day. The condo was very comfortable with everything we could need- water shoes, snorkels, towels, beach chairs, sunscreen and even Off! for the mosquitos which were a little blood thirsty! It was wonderful to be able to shop for the week and make breakfasts, lunches and bbq dinner on the grill while watching the sun set. Very comfortable place to stay- the bed was great too! Can't wait to come back soon... Thank you.
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Review submitted: August 30, 2009 Date of arrival: August 30, 2009
My wife and I just returned from staying at this wonderful property on the west end of St.Croix beach, and had a great time. We were very fortunate to be there at this time of year because we had the beach, and surrounding buildings all to ourselves. Nothing like watching the sunset, while looking and listening at the gentle waves lapping at the shore. Diving / snorkeling at the town pier, is to die for - fantastic. N2Blue Dive shop is a couple blocks away and the are excellent. Very relaxing,safe place to to stay and visit!! Overall vacation exceeded our expectations.
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Review submitted: August 25, 2009 Date of arrival: August 25, 2009
What a relaxing vacation! Each day started and ended with sitting on the gallery overlooking the beautiful water! We enjoyed the beaches, the restaurants, and sightseeing! St. Croix and the Seabreeze are definitely on the "return to" list!
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Review submitted: August 25, 2009 Date of arrival: August 25, 2009
St. Croix is well and truly a beautiful place. I wasn't sure what to expect until I actually went there and it was a great time.
The Seebreeze was perfectly located and furnished for what we had in mind on our trip there. Snorkeling right outside your door! Good restaurants within a moments drive. The place is well appointed and comfortable.
We have absolutely nothing bad to say about the Seebreeze or St. Croix. We will go back one day and this is where we will stay.
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