Am trying to decide between a Condo on Grand Cayman (Beachcomber is the pick of the moment) or the Sapphire on St. Thomas. Any advice or experiences would be appreciated. Thanks

Have been to both islands several times and would pick GC in a heartbeat! The beaches are nicer, the snorkeling is better (or seemed so to us). STT has more shopping, but GC has it's share of nice shops too. I'd vote for GC, no contest!

GC is a safe, clean designation for families. St. Thomas is pretty but questionable. Seven mile beach is beautiful(!), very clean, has plenty of trees for shade and is not crowded. GC is not cheap but you certainly don't have to spend a fortune to have a nice time. Post back if you want a brief overview.

St. Thomas "questionable?" NOT! Actually Sapphire has just done a redo of the units and has one of the prettiest beaches on STT! Kids stay and eat free and is a "family destination." There are many options for dining on STT as the SeaGrape at Sapphire leaves much to be desired! I can't compare it to the Cayman's as I have never been but I have avoided them because of the reports of high rises elbow to elbow with timeshares! - and have been told by many that it is not for me! St. Thomas features coves and beaches for the most part and easy accessability to St. John and the Nat'l Park beaches - which are wonderful (only 15 minutes away by ferry) and easy access for trips to the BVI!

what a trip

I agree with CJ about the safety of GC. WE never worried about going for walks at night or renting a vehicle and running all over. We always felt very safe there. I can't say the same for STT.

Both are great destinations. If you only want to walk the beach and stay close to your condo, Grand Cayman is the choice (Recommend The Coralstone Club). GC is a flat island, with basically one beach - 7 mile beach; has great diving and snorkeling, but not much variety otherwise. If you want to explore, go to STT. Recommend day sail or chartered excursions to St John, Tortola and Virgin Gorda. The Virgin Islands are more mountainous, with many diverse sights and beaches. If you avoid walking around the island after dark, and don't go to deserted beaches alone, you should have no problems on STT.