October 23rd – 28th 2019

`Tentative Agenda`

Special Note: In respect to Kenny Chesney and his friends on the island we want to make it EXTREMELY clear that we will NOT allow any “Kenny Chasing/Stalking” on this trip. We frequent the island of St. John several times a year and there is an unspoken policy by the locals that no one gives out any information on Kenny Chesney. He is highly guarded by the residents on the island for his privacy. We would never ask anyone personal information about him at any time. This trip is to have fun and fellowship with other No Shoes Nation members who live life to the fullest and love Kenny’s music. To enjoy the place Kenny sings about in his songs and to expierence the magic that is St. John. If you are looking for Kenny or any info on him then this trip is not for you. Thank you for respecting our wishes in advance.

Wednesday October 23rd

Arrival at St. Thomas airport via your own selected and booked airline. Jet Blue, American and Delta all fly into St. Thomas to help with your flight purchase. Catch a taxi right out side the baggage claim to Red Hook ferry station. Approximate cost one way for the 45 min. taxi ride is $30 a person. The ferry will take you to St. John, ferry leaves every hour on the hour and is approximately $10 one way with bags. No need for a reservation.
There is an newer ferry service called InterIsland BoatServ that only runs once a day at 3:30 pm from Crown Bay which is a shorter cab ride from the airport but longer and more expensive boat trip that you may want to check into as an option. They have limited their runs due to slow season. Check ahead.
Arrive St. John at Ferry Dock to Gallows Point and St. John Inn. Gallows Point has a shuttle bus and is a 5 minute ride from ferry dock (Call Gallows ahead of time to schedule). Or you can get some exercise and walk to either Gallows or St. John Inn.
Check into rooms, freshen up, unpack.
Dinner at your leisure in Cruz Bay.
7:00 pm High Tide Beach Side Bar and Grill for Meet and Greet raffles, prizes, gifts and drink specials. (10 minute walk from Gallows Point and St. John Inn)
Connie and Michelle will have special prizes and gifts for everyone so make sure you meet up!

`Thursday October 24th`

Breakfast at at your leisure (We love Cruz Bay Landing and it is within walking distance of Gallows Point and St. John Inn)
10:00 am mild hike on the Lind Point Trail to Salomon and Honeymoon Beaches. Trail entry is within walking distance of Gallows Point and St. John Inn. We will meet at the National Park Building or you may start out without the group and just meet us there.
Honeymoon Beach has a great set up with chair and water toy rental even a small beach shack for food and drink purchases.Email was sent out with rental contact info.
Lunch at your leisure but we suggest stopping on your way to the beach in at Mongoose Junction (early before the hike) and getting a deli sandwich to take with you from North Shore Deli while enjoying the beach. Honeymoon Beach also has a limited lunch menu and small bar.
Bring H2O and Snorkel Gear. Don’t forget your “Reef Safe” sun screen! Snorkel Gear is available at St. John Beach Bum for approx $20 a day tell them you are with Welcome To The Sandbar or pre-order using code SANDBAR with a 10% discount.
6:00 pm Woody’s Seafood Saloon “happy hour” Tap & Still and Quiet Mon Pub all within walking distance of Gallows Point, Lind Point Trail and St. John Inn.

`Friday October 25th`

Breakfast at your leisure
8:30 am till 5:30 pm Boat Trip to White Bay and Jost Van Dyke. (Soggy Dollar, Ivans, Foxy’s)
Meet at the National Park Ferry Dock at 8:30 am
Boat details went out in an email, Don’t forget your “Reef Safe” sun screen!
YOU WILL NEED A PASSPORT
Boat trip reservations are closed we have 127 people confirmed and paid.
Be on time… dock is within walking distance of Gallows Point and St. John Inn. We will return Approx 5:30 pm. We will organize everyone before boarding. Checking into Customs in the BVI’s can be cumbersome for 127 people, so be patient and respect the ferry staff and crew while waiting.
The boat/ferry we have will get as close to shore as possible, But we still suggest getting a water tight bag so you can bring items ashore.There is also a smaller boat that will ferry people to shore if needed. MUST BE BACK ON THE BOAT by 4:00 pm. Watch your timing. “TIME FLIES WHEN YOU ARE HAVING RUM!”
Lunch is at your leisure while on Jost. The bars all know we are coming. Remember they are on “island time” so food may take longer than normal for such a large group. Details to visit Foxy’s and Ivan’s were sent out in an email and are posted in our Facebook group. Bring cash for the taxi ride to see Foxy.
Dinner & Drinks at your leisure but we usually end up at Woody’s when we return to St. John

`Saturday October 26th`

“Free Day” GO EXPLORE maybe rent a jeep and investigate Cinnamon Bay or Trunk Bay. Hang out by the condo pool. Head over to Coral Bay if you are good at driving on the left side!
Plenty of National Park to explore and hike.
There are also cabs and buses that can take you to all the amazing beaches on island.
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch & Drinks at your leisure

Sunday October 27th

11:00 am- 5:00 pm “Party at Maho Bay Beach and Maho Cross Roads”
Maho Crossroads is put together a shuttle service from Cruz Bay to Maho to make things simple… more details were sent out in an email and are on our Facebook group page. Parking is limited at Maho so using the shuttle form the Lumbard Yard is a great choice.
Lunch at your leisure but we suggest stopping in Mongoose Junction early and getting a deli sandwich to take with you from North Shore Deli. Maho Crossroads does offer a limited menu too and has a full bar. Remember “Island Time” plus we are a large group so prepare.
Bring H2O, your drink choices and snorkel gear/beach supplies. Snorkel gear is available at St. John Beach Bum with code SANDBAR for 10% off. Don’t forget your “Reef Safe” sun screen!
It is open mic so if you can sing join in on the fun!

Monday October 28th

Departures all day from St. John via ferry to Red Hook ($10) then taxi van ride to St. Thomas airport ($30). Rule of thumb for most airlines is to arrive 3 hours before your flight… “Island Time” again!

Information:

Everyday Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Drinks will be at your expense. The boat ride to Jost has been collected for prior and boats are being organized. Account for your two taxi rides ($30 each) to and From Red Hook and two Ferry rides ($10 each). It is proper to tip your ferry bag handlers and taxi drivers. Also, any transportation to the beaches via taxi or rental jeep. Please tip as needed… this is their livelihood! Please budget accordingly for those costs.

Jeffrey Swiatek, President/Owner Sanlando Travel Has all your booking info for Gallows Point and the boats to Jost. jswiatek@sanlandotravel.com 407.331.0914

We also have the entire St. John Inn booked so please call them if you have any questions about those bookings. https://stjohninn.com/

Please join the private Facebook group, especially if you are not staying at Gallows or St. John Inn to stay updated. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2189237574421696/

We promise you will meet plenty of No Shoes Nation Friends to make it a great time! You are welcome to join us for all the events or just a few.

You will be responsible to get the airfare for your round trip to and from St. Thomas. Hope You Have Already Booked!

To stay updated on the trip details please make sure you have e-mailed us at: welcometothesandbar@gmail.com

The Boats to Jost… YOU WILL NEED A PASSPORT FOR THAT PART OF THE TRIP.

St. John Sandbar Escape