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gdale
Apr 29, 2008, 5:25:30 PM4/29/08
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we are two poor college students pricing out our trip to cinnamon bay.
we were wondering how expensive it is to eat there, as far as buying
food from the general store goes. does anyone know how expensive stuff
is in comparison to the states?
we were wondering how expensive it is to eat there, as far as buying
food from the general store goes. does anyone know how expensive stuff
is in comparison to the states?
VI fan
May 1, 2008, 12:56:05 PM5/1/08
to Cinnamon Bay
30-40% more expensive. I you can stop at a grocery store on your way
over, you will be better off. Even Marina Market at Red Hook is
cheaper and has a much better selection.
over, you will be better off. Even Marina Market at Red Hook is
cheaper and has a much better selection.
watergirl52
May 7, 2008, 4:28:37 PM5/7/08
to Cinnamon Bay
The general store at Cinnamon has little in the way of selection and
is very overpriced. It might do for an emergency but don't plan to buy
your meals there. VI fan is right . The best solution is to buy your
food in St. Thomas on the way over. But beware again. You will need
a cab if you're not renting a car and they will charge you by the
piece for your luggage including your grocery bags! Also I don't
remember if the ferry charges per bag or not. I found the most
convenient and economical thing to do is to food shop in Cruz Bay.
There are two "supermarkets" there. The one in the "Mall" is better
stocked than the one right in town by the drugstore. Both will charge
about 30-40% more although some items are about the same price. I
would suggest you pack some essentials (sugar, salt, spices tea,
coffee) They don't take up much space and will save you a bundle.
is very overpriced. It might do for an emergency but don't plan to buy
your meals there. VI fan is right . The best solution is to buy your
food in St. Thomas on the way over. But beware again. You will need
a cab if you're not renting a car and they will charge you by the
piece for your luggage including your grocery bags! Also I don't
remember if the ferry charges per bag or not. I found the most
convenient and economical thing to do is to food shop in Cruz Bay.
There are two "supermarkets" there. The one in the "Mall" is better
stocked than the one right in town by the drugstore. Both will charge
about 30-40% more although some items are about the same price. I
would suggest you pack some essentials (sugar, salt, spices tea,
coffee) They don't take up much space and will save you a bundle.
watergirl52
May 7, 2008, 4:41:18 PM5/7/08
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