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Saint John, U.S. Virgin Islands
Saint John features stunning beaches for swimming, snorkeling, windsurfing, or simply sunbathing (Corel)


St. John Family Highlights

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen
  • Snorkel Trunk Bay's underwater trail
  • Swim, sun, and windsurf along Cinnamon Bay
  • Hike to the ruins of Annaberg, an 18th-century sugar cane plantation
  • Kayak and mountain bike island trails
  • Shop the boutiques of Cruz Bay

St. John Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

Two-thirds of this tiny island is national park land, making it much less developed than either Saint Croix or Saint Thomas, and a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts. The Virgin Islands National Park is best known for its beautiful beaches and submerged off-shore reefs. Trunk Bay, popular with cruise ship passengers, gets crowded, but it offers bathrooms, showers, a snack bar, and snorkel equipment for rent. To be sure of a good fit, especially for children, bring your own gear. While Trunk Bay's underwater world offers less than it used to, with some dead coral and diminished amounts of fish, enough colorful formations and critters remain to excite snorkelers. Underwater plaques identify the coral along an easy 225-yard trail.

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Hotels

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Caneel Bay, A Rosewood Resort
PO Box 720
St John, U.S. Virgin Islands
Distance: 2.1 Miles
(from destination center)
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The Westin St. John Resort & Villas
P.O. Box 8310
St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
Distance: 2.6 Miles
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Maho Bay Camps
P.O. Box 310
Cruz Bay, Saint John, U.S. Virgin Islands
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Distance: 2.8 Miles
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Attractions

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Virgin Islands National Park
P.O Box 710, Cruz Bay
St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
Distance: 2.7 Miles (from destination center)
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Trunk Bay
(North Shore Road)
Route 20
St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
Distance: 2.8 Miles (from destination center)
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Cruz Bay
Waterfront to North Shore Road and Jacob's Ladder
Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands
Distance: 2.8 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Cruz Bay is St. John's main town. With its... Read More
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St. John Vacation Rentals

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Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Blender, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hot Tub, Laundry, Microwave, Refrigerator, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Wireless Internet Access

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Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 Sleeps: 10
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Ct Kal
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: BBQ, Balcony, Blender, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Laundry, Microwave, Patio, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster


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