St. John has become known as the place to travel in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Getting there is easy. It’s a mere four miles away from the Virgin Islands capital of Charlotte Amalie on St. Thomas and is easily accessed via ferry which runs regularly. Once you arrive, you'll be in Cruz Bay, the hub of activity on the island. From there you'll find gorgeous beaches, a beautiful national park that covers nearly two-thirds of the island, thriving coral reefs friendly locals and fantastic food and drink. It's a taste of the good life and the epitome of Caribbean beauty.
THINGS NOT TO MISS ON ST. JOHN...
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Spend the day relaxing at Trunk Bay, one of Conde Nast Traveler's top five rated beaches in the world
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Snorkel at one of the many spots on the island to see beautiful coral reefs and sea-life including turtles, rays, beautifully brightly colored fish and so much more
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Learn about the island’s colonial history and tour the Annaberg Sugar Plantation ruins
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Go on a self-guided hike on one of the many National Park trails, especially one that takes you to the petroglyphs, rock art carvings made by Taino Indians as early as 500 AD
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While the night away listening to live music at one of many places in Cruz Bay
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Enjoy a craft beer at St. John's only brewpub, The Tap Room
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Shop at dozens of unique stores, selling some beautiful local art
WHEN TO GO...
Visit St. John and you’re guaranteed to enjoy near-perfect weather any time of year. The island enjoys temperatures in the high 80s and low 70s all year long and tends to see higher precipitation during rainy season (July through October) with rainfall peaking between September and November. As a result, the best time of year to visit St. John is at the peak of winter from December through March. At this time of year, the weather is hot, but not excessive, and the waters surrounding the island are refreshingly cool.
WHERE TO EAT...
Finding a great place to eat on St. John is as easy as turning a corner. From fine dining to a simply wonderful sandwich, it's all within walking distance in Cruz Bay. Click on the links to see menus.
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Fine dining abounds at Extra Virgin Bistro, The Terrace Restaurant, La Tapa and Morgan's Mango to name a few
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Local cuisine is the way to go at The Lime Inn, The Longboard - Coastal Cantina, Uncle Joe's Barbecue and many others
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More casual dining with excellent food can be found at Cruz Bay Landing, The Tap Room, Greengos Caribbean Cantina, Sun Dog Cafe, Margarita Phils, Cafe Roma and more
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Looking for a good pizza (and Glenn is a pizza connoisseur), go to Ronnie's Pizza "an "mo, Cafe Roma or The Tap Room
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How about a gourmet sandwich from Sam & Jack's Deli, The North Shore Deli or The Tap Room
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And Caribbean cocktails are everywhere. Try Drink St. John, The Beach Bar, The Tap Room or any restaurant in town
WHERE TO STAY...
Nowhere but El Nido, of course. Contact us at 506-471-4764 or Glenn@ElNidoSTJ.com