St. John Family Travel Guide

St. John Family Travel Guide

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

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St. John Family Travel Tips

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. Read More


Hotels

The Ritz-Carlton St Thomas

6900 Great Bay
St Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Map

Distance: 11.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars
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Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort And Spa

6500 Estate Smith Bay
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802 Map

Distance: 13.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Long Bay Beach Resort and Villas

P.O. Box 433 Road Town
Tortola, British Virgin Islands . Map

Distance: 6.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Attractions

Virgin Islands National Park

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P.O Box 710, Cruz Bay
St. John, Virgin Island

Distance: 2.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The spectacular Virgin Islands National Park encompasses nearly two thirds of St. John. Beautiful... Read More
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Cinnamon Bay Beach

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Virgin Islands National Park, Saint John
1300 Cruz Bay Creek, Virgin Islands National Park
Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands

Distance: 1.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Cinnamon Bay Beach is a long, white-sand beach that is popular for swimming, snorkeling, beach... Read More
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Honeymoon Beach

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Caneel Bay Resort
St. John, Virgin Island

Distance: 2.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Hike down to the white, sandy beach at Honeymoon Bay via a trail that starts at the top of the hill... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near St. John

Distance (mi.)
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin International Airport 82.1 map

Other Smaller Airports near St. John

Distance (mi.)
St Thomas Island Cyril E King Airport 14.0 map
St Croix Island Henry E. Rohlsen International Airport 43.4 map
San Juan Isla Grande Airport 88.7 map

Flight Deals to St. John

Originating From
Tampa (TPA) to San Juan (SJU) $220
Orlando (ORL) to San Juan (SJU) $233
Atlanta (ATL) to San Juan (SJU) $255
New York City (NYC) to San Juan (SJU) $260
Chicago (CHI) to San Juan (SJU) $273

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