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Pages: 1 | 2 | (show all) BeachBob1 Reged: 02/18/08 Posts: 58 Re: Transporting Wine to St. Barth [Re: Skeeter]       #132246 - 05/13/08 10:12 AM Edit   Reply   Quote   Skeeter, If the vintage is important then just but it in a wine shipping container or pack it in bubblewrap and FedEx it so SBH. Have it help at Fed Ex and just pick it up. It takes two open days at most to get there. So if shipped on a Monday plan on Wed or Thursday arrival. Post Extras:       KevinS Reged: 07/23/03 Posts: 3305 Loc: Boston Re: Transporting Wine to St. Barth [Re: BeachBob1]       #132287 - 05/13/08 05:28 PM Edit   Reply   Quote   Bob's got a point. If you can't get what you want at a reasonable price from either of the above-mentioned sites then consider shipping it. Carrying it will work too, but the wine must be in checked baggage. You've obviously put a lot of thought into this, and have set a high standard. If it's that important to you then do whatever it takes to get it there. Your "anniversary vintage" idea appeals to me, and you've now got me thinking about wines for my 20th anniversary next year. I may find myself in your exact position in about 11 months. Fortunately, I have two trips to SBH between now and then to work on an on-island wine order. While I do cook quite well, I prefer not to cook on vacation. I will likely bring in a private chef one night. The cost is not that much different than the cost of dinner in a very good restaurant in SBH. If the idea of a private chef appeals to you then click on Eating & Drinking at the top of the page, and then on Private Chefs. I've used Bernard Javelle before, but there are others listed there too. Post Extras:       Voosh Reged: 01/14/07 Posts: 1452 Loc: Detroit Re: Transporting Wine to St. Barth [Re: KevinS]       #132664 - 05/16/08 09:02 PM Edit   Reply   Quote   You've seen the info above. Bottom line - Why carry your best "sips" on the "unfriendly" airways? If you still want to ship, as mentioned, check with FedEx (no, not the stores) about packing, customs declarations and delivery. Make arrangements with whoever is handling your villa/hotel and ship to them a few days before leaving. Travelling with bottles is always dicey unless you are experienced at packing "goods" in your checked-in luggage (carry on is not an option.) Not to put a cork on things (pun intended,) save the special stuff for special times at home. Lots of great "bubbly" on the isle. Safe and great trip, Voosh -------------------- ... Post Extras:       Pages: 1 | 2 | (show all)

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