Our priorities have changed slightly, so has our travel.
Flights:
Cheapest options were overnight, but with 2 littles I booked 3 one ways to make things as easy as possible.
Travel from airport:
Once you arrive, they verify that you have filled out their portal including a negative COVID swab for everyone over 5 years old including those fully vaccinated
We then went to pick up our reserved rental car. At this time there is a shortage of rental cars so I suggest booking in advance. Roads are a bit rain washed so we booked an SUV for the 5 of us. They do drive on the left hand side even though they are a US territory.
Walking:
Although the island is small everything is pretty spread out. So taxis or a rental car is a must.
Language:
English
Food:
Everything is imported so prices are a bit elevated. For groceries we went to Plaza Extra East which was the most affordable and largest.
Eating out: We loved eating lunch at the local beach bars.
Rhythms at rainbow beach was delicious and on one of the top rated beaches. We got the pulled pork tacos which was amazing as well as the fish of the day and old bay shrimp.
The Landing beach Bar at Cane bay was also yummy, and on a very family friendly beach. We got the Fish Reuben, Health nut salad, Mac n Cheese balls, and kids chicken tenders. Their fried stuff is awesome.
Its neighbor Off the Wall however was pricey and not very good.
Although not on a beach, La Reine Chicken Shack is a must, but expect to wait in line as this place is popular. We got the chicken meal, and baked salmon, but in my opinion the ox tail stole the show.
Stay:
We got an Airbnb at Colony Cove resort. The beach had a lot of sea grass, but it also has a lot of shells and hermit crabs. The grounds were well kept up and the pool was awesome.
Beaches:
- Hotel on the Cay- Calm shallow sandy waters. Perfect for young kids. A bar and restaurant on the beach and cabana rentals
- Rainbow beach- Easy access slight waves, a few rocks on bottom
- Cane bay- soft waves, sandy bottom, good family beach
- Carambola Beach- rocky bottom and strong waves