Liza loves Love City

As promised, here’s our exclusive interview with the beautiful Liza DeGuia, host of Travelistic’s The Map online travel show, about her recent trip to St. John:

OSJ: You’re hot.

Liza: Why thank you, I’m flattered. It’s a big relief to get that comment ’cause when I was born two-months premature, my dad thought I’d always look like an alien!

OSJ: Where did you stay on St. John? What did you think of it?

Liza: I stayed at the Inn at Tamarind Court. While it didn’t blow me away, it was all I needed! The showers were hot, the rooms were clean, the meals were hearty, and the air conditioner worked. The thing about the island is that you’re never in your room until way past midnight, so as long as the bed is made, I’m happy!

OSJ: What was the best thing you did while you were on St. John?

Liza: Bonding and hanging out with the locals was my favorite part! I guess everyone gets a nickname once they land on St. John and we got to be known as “The Video Girls”. I’ve never knew the island was going to be like one BIG family! I enjoyed saying “good morning” and “good evening” to everyone while walking the streets. I love that it’s custom to say hello. It’s a big change from New York City and a welcomed one! Other than that, I enjoyed jumping on the Ocean Runner powerboats and getting a tour of the island from the water. It was amazing!!!! And to have the wind in your face going 50mph while watching the beauty of the island and all it’s hidden nooks unfold…well, that was just pure bliss. I kept thinking how wonderful it was to see an island so underdeveloped! You could just imagine what it was like during the prehistoric age with the tree-lined hills and cliffs towering above you with no houses in site! I’d go back right now if I could!

OSJ: Why did you pick St. John as part of your very first The Map shows?

Liza: We wanted to find a destination that would make people feel a little jealous that they weren’t there too…a place that you had to go a little out of your way to get to. Plus, St. John had the perfect blend of laid-back culture, nightlife, outdoor adventure, and proximity to other islands!

OSJ: What did you drink?

Liza: Whatever the bartenders handed me! I rarely asked for a drink…I was “given” drinks! Thank you oh gracious and kind bartenders!!! ha ha… But I did love the Painkillers! The Blackbeard Ale was good.

OSJ:. Eat out? Where? Review?

Liza: Thumbs up to our great meal at The Banana Deck! That was delicious. I had grilled mahi-mahi and it was perfectly cooked and seasoned! We also did go to Woody’s to fill our craving for deep-fried goodness. I haven’t had conch-fritters in awhile and downed theirs with some ice-cold beer and a smile on my face! Other dinners we had were on other islands, but I can vouch for your local lobster! To me, they tasted sweeter than the lobster I get up here from Long Island and Canada!

OSJ: Did you hate the mosquitoes?

Liza: My middle name is Mosquito. For real! Look at my U.S. Passport! Anyhow, I never go to an island without a healthy supply of unhealthy DEET. It was my saving grace! And I know if I didn’t have it, I would have been miserable. Your strain of mosquitoes seem especially nasty! Not to forget the nats too!

OSJ: What would you have done if you had run into Kenny Chesney?

Liza: Kenny who????? ha ha. That was my answer every time people kept name dropping his name! “Kenny drinks at this bar.” “Kenny’s my best friend.” “I’m Kenny’s personal boat escort!” He’s like the unofficial spokesperson for St. John! I’m not a big country fan and had no idea who he was until someone mentioned Renee Zellweger. I guess he’s a town hero or something! So, knowing that, I would have just followed the rest of his fan club and offered him a beer!

OSJ: If you could go back, what would you do that you didn’t have time to do this time?

Liza: Hmmm…drink while driving??? (just kidding - I still can’t get over that law!) I would for sure hike Ram Head Trail and watch the sunrise. And Scuba dive! And don’t forget to check out new episodes of The Map on Travelistic.com!!!

Thanks Liza. Safe Travels!  

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