Comments on: Stogie Tip: Smoking and Smiling in St. Thomas http://www.stogieguys.com/2008/06/06162008-stogie-tip-smoking-and-smiling-in-st-thomas.html Blowin’ Smoke on Everything Cigars - cigar reviews, news and commentary 7 days a week Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:36:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Cigar Tip: Redefining the Cigar Vacation | The Stogie Guys http://www.stogieguys.com/2008/06/06162008-stogie-tip-smoking-and-smiling-in-st-thomas.html/comment-page-1#comment-171815 Cigar Tip: Redefining the Cigar Vacation | The Stogie Guys Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:21:09 +0000 http://www.stogieguys.com/?p=1202#comment-171815 [...] to smokers, especially if you plan to hang out at the beaches. As I wrote in 2008 when I took my first trip to the island, “finding a nice spot under a palm tree midday is as easy as finding sand in a [...] [...] to smokers, especially if you plan to hang out at the beaches. As I wrote in 2008 when I took my first trip to the island, “finding a nice spot under a palm tree midday is as easy as finding sand in a [...]

]]> By: Stogie Spirits: Cruzan Single Barrel Estate Rum http://www.stogieguys.com/2008/06/06162008-stogie-tip-smoking-and-smiling-in-st-thomas.html/comment-page-1#comment-81290 Stogie Spirits: Cruzan Single Barrel Estate Rum Thu, 21 May 2009 08:01:12 +0000 http://www.stogieguys.com/?p=1202#comment-81290 [...] I didn’t really know much about this St. Croix-based distiller until last summer’s trip to St. Thomas, another U.S. Virgin Island. Suffice it to say that I enjoyed many Cruzan drinks during that [...] [...] I didn’t really know much about this St. Croix-based distiller until last summer’s trip to St. Thomas, another U.S. Virgin Island. Suffice it to say that I enjoyed many Cruzan drinks during that [...]

]]> By: Rccus http://www.stogieguys.com/2008/06/06162008-stogie-tip-smoking-and-smiling-in-st-thomas.html/comment-page-1#comment-67324 Rccus Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:44:49 +0000 http://www.stogieguys.com/?p=1202#comment-67324 Incorrect. Charlotte Amalie's population of 19,000 far exceeds the 3,000 inhabitants of Christiansted. Check your facts before you call someone out. Incorrect. Charlotte Amalie's population of 19,000 far exceeds the 3,000 inhabitants of Christiansted. Check your facts before you call someone out.

]]> By: L.A. Davis http://www.stogieguys.com/2008/06/06162008-stogie-tip-smoking-and-smiling-in-st-thomas.html/comment-page-1#comment-67311 L.A. Davis Sat, 03 Jan 2009 21:11:39 +0000 http://www.stogieguys.com/?p=1202#comment-67311 Although CHARLOTTE AMALIE is the capital city of the USVI it is not in fact the largest city. Christiansted on the sister island of Saint Croix is the largest city in the USVI. Oh and try the Cruzan Rum Single Barrel (distilled and bottled on St Croix) with your next maduro. Cruzan Single Barrel is one of the best Rum's in the world. Although CHARLOTTE AMALIE is the capital city of the USVI it is not in fact the largest city. Christiansted on the sister island of Saint Croix is the largest city in the USVI. Oh and try the Cruzan Rum Single Barrel (distilled and bottled on St Croix) with your next maduro. Cruzan Single Barrel is one of the best Rum's in the world.

]]> By: Patrick A http://www.stogieguys.com/2008/06/06162008-stogie-tip-smoking-and-smiling-in-st-thomas.html/comment-page-1#comment-38156 Patrick A Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:45:47 +0000 http://www.stogieguys.com/?p=1202#comment-38156 I enjoyed the mako shark tacos at FatBoys and the mahi mahi at Hook, Line & Sinker. I enjoyed the mako shark tacos at FatBoys and the mahi mahi at Hook, Line & Sinker.

]]> By: Rob http://www.stogieguys.com/2008/06/06162008-stogie-tip-smoking-and-smiling-in-st-thomas.html/comment-page-1#comment-38128 Rob Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:05:14 +0000 http://www.stogieguys.com/?p=1202#comment-38128 Restaurant tip - great food at a place called Off the Hook, in Red Hook, near the American Yacht Harbor Marina. Highly recommend it! Restaurant tip – great food at a place called Off the Hook, in Red Hook, near the American Yacht Harbor Marina. Highly recommend it!

]]> By: TK http://www.stogieguys.com/2008/06/06162008-stogie-tip-smoking-and-smiling-in-st-thomas.html/comment-page-1#comment-37791 TK Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:54:38 +0000 http://www.stogieguys.com/?p=1202#comment-37791 Love the write up… I have been to St Thomas once, whirlwind trip on a cruise. My wife and I as well as our neighbors have come to really enjoy St Martin/St Maarten. This fabulous island is divided between the Dutch and the French. As we all know both of which are serious tobacco cultures. The European flair on the island is what draws us to her beautiful shores. You have beautiful beaches, (most nude or at least topless because of the European culture) the wayward winds and the magnificent sunsets. It maintains its Caribbean roots and with such the dialect is a mix between the usual island “Ah Man, Don’t worry” and the French “Savoir-faire” and a nice dose of the Dutch enterprise in Phillipsburg. If you care to browse the villas follow the link <a href="http://www.st-martin-vacation.com/default.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.st-martin-vacation.com/default.html</a> Now on to the Cigars… One of the great things about being outside the US, Cubans are available. But of course one must be a smart shopper to avoid the fakes and the local con artist. I have found two reputable shops on the island. Which is not bad considering you can drive from one side to the other in 30 minutes. (With no cruise ship traffic) One is In Marigot, The house of Habana (Casa Del Habano) A very nice shop with a decent selection considering you are on an island. The second is located in Phillipsburg next to the harbor. Still a franchise of Casa Del Habano, it is a quite little shop on the back side of the shopping center. Well maintained and a nice selection from which to choose. Sitting in the harbor restaurant alongside million dollar catamarans, beautiful women, a cool breeze with a well aged scotch and a fine Cuban cigar… Well as they say ladies and gentlemen, it doesn’t get any better than this! Joie de vivre TK Love the write up… I have been to St Thomas once, whirlwind trip on a cruise.

My wife and I as well as our neighbors have come to really enjoy St Martin/St Maarten. This fabulous island is divided between the Dutch and the French. As we all know both of which are serious tobacco cultures.

The European flair on the island is what draws us to her beautiful shores. You have beautiful beaches, (most nude or at least topless because of the European culture) the wayward winds and the magnificent sunsets. It maintains its Caribbean roots and with such the dialect is a mix between the usual island “Ah Man, Don’t worry” and the French “Savoir-faire” and a nice dose of the Dutch enterprise in Phillipsburg.

If you care to browse the villas follow the link
http://www.st-martin-vacation.com/default.html

Now on to the Cigars…

One of the great things about being outside the US, Cubans are available. But of course one must be a smart shopper to avoid the fakes and the local con artist. I have found two reputable shops on the island. Which is not bad considering you can drive from one side to the other in 30 minutes. (With no cruise ship traffic)

One is In Marigot, The house of Habana (Casa Del Habano) A very nice shop with a decent selection considering you are on an island.

The second is located in Phillipsburg next to the harbor. Still a franchise of Casa Del Habano, it is a quite little shop on the back side of the shopping center. Well maintained and a nice selection from which to choose.

Sitting in the harbor restaurant alongside million dollar catamarans, beautiful women, a cool breeze with a well aged scotch and a fine Cuban cigar… Well as they say ladies and gentlemen, it doesn’t get any better than this!

Joie de vivre

TK

]]> By: Chris V http://www.stogieguys.com/2008/06/06162008-stogie-tip-smoking-and-smiling-in-st-thomas.html/comment-page-1#comment-37650 Chris V Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:49:01 +0000 http://www.stogieguys.com/?p=1202#comment-37650 Looks great Ashby! I've been holdin' up the fort here, smoking in excessively hot and dingy weather. And just my luck I found some smoking buddies while you're gone as well! Looks great Ashby! I've been holdin' up the fort here, smoking in excessively hot and dingy weather. And just my luck I found some smoking buddies while you're gone as well!

]]> By: Nichols http://www.stogieguys.com/2008/06/06162008-stogie-tip-smoking-and-smiling-in-st-thomas.html/comment-page-1#comment-37618 Nichols Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:06:35 +0000 http://www.stogieguys.com/?p=1202#comment-37618 I never really thought of St. Thomas--or anywhere else in the U.S. Virgin Islands, for that matter--as a cigar vacation. Thanks for the info. Sounds like you're having more fun than those of us who try to visit factories in Honduras or Nicaragua. I never really thought of St. Thomas–or anywhere else in the U.S. Virgin Islands, for that matter–as a cigar vacation. Thanks for the info. Sounds like you're having more fun than those of us who try to visit factories in Honduras or Nicaragua.

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