Enjoy the turquoise bliss that the Caribbean Sea gives, then stroll along a gorgeous deserted beach, transfixed by the beauty of the scenery, accidentally meet a world celebrity, try all kinds of resort entertainment, feel what it means to have mega-comfortable conditions of elite service... A dream, not a vacation! However, fantasies easily turn into reality on the island of St. John.
Saint John on the map
Saint John Island on the world map or a detailed map of the island can be viewed using the navigation buttons (+/-). Caribbean on the map
The Caribbean island is an integral part of the archipelago of the same name and is part of the thriving US Virgin Islands. Hospitable Saint John is twice the most: the richest of all colonial lands owned by the United States, and miniature. The respectable little one is just over 50 km² in size, and its population barely exceeds 4 thousand people.
From neighboring St. Thomas and Cakes Saint John is separated by the same distance of 6.4 km. The highest point is recognized as Mount Kemelberg Peak; its peak rises 364 meters above the waters of the Caribbean Sea washing the island. The largest settlement, where almost half of the locals live, is the city of Cruz Bay.
Holidays in Saint John
The only thing that saddens tourists is that the prices in hotels and restaurants are exorbitant, and the only thing that is called super is the level of service. But duty-free trade allows you to make purchases in branded boutiques at reasonable prices. The remoteness of the island and its relative sparse population have become one of the reasons for the popularity of St. John among mega-famous personalities, so running into a star here is quite common. By the way, about the stars. The lucky ones who were vacationing in a fabulous place claim that they have never seen such bright and large colors in the velvet night sky anywhere else.
The conditions are truly ultra-worthy, no matter what component of the resort life we are talking about: service, arrangement of rooms and hotel areas, exquisite cuisine, magnificent nature, cozy beaches shimmering with silky sand. Plus a lot of offers of unforgettable leisure: yacht trips, diving, excitingly generous fishing from the deck of an original schooner, underwater photography, snorkeling, wellness treatments, sports, exotic parties, swimming in year-round warm waves, exciting car excursions. For the latter, it is not necessary to overpay taxi drivers; it is possible to rent a car, keeping in mind the steep serpentines and left-hand traffic.
The nature of St. John
The fantastic land resembles a glossy picture - there are so picturesque places, unrealistically rich shades, generous nature. Seventy-five percent of the territory is protected; for the integrity of the Saint John ecosystem, commercial construction on these meters is prohibited. Since the 50s, a National Park has been operating on the island, impressive with dense tropical forest layers and an impressive number of exotic species of fauna and flora. Sugar plantations, groves of fruit trees, majestic palm trees organically complement the image of the miracle island.
More than forty beaches - beautiful, pristine, with lush greenery approaching the very edge of the water. The underwater charm of the coast makes a voyage to the island even more desirable; even children enjoy diving in the shallow coves, admiring the coral curves, colorful fish, soaring sea turtles, and pulling out fancy shells and starfish from the bottom.
Saint John landmarks
It's hard to pick just one place on Saint John - it's all good. Maho Bay, Peter Bay, Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay, Honeymoon Bay, Lameshur Bay - each of the beaches is wonderful in its own way. The route along the Lameshur Bay National Park trail is considered popular among ecotourists. During the walk, starting on Centerline Road and ending in Genti Bay, travelers admire old sugar plantations, study petroglyphs of distant ancestors, and enjoy the pristine views.
Excursions to the five-star Caneel Bay Resort complex - the former Rockefeller estate, to the ruins of a three-hundred-year-old Danish fort, to the Cinnamon Bay excavation site, to a partially restored 18th-century sugar factory, to the oldest church on St. John, Emmaus Moravian Church - are not without interest. And an aerial walk over the island will be the brightest impression of a trip to Caribbean.
When is the best time to go to St. John
The high season period, i.e. the most favorable time for a tour to Saint John, is February-April. There is little rain during these months, it is relatively cool, the average temperature is about 26˚. The Caribbean Sea always guarantees comfortable swimming, the water temperature ranges from 26˚ to 29˚ depending on the time of year.
If your financial situation allows, then a voyage to St. John will justify choosing this place for a fantastic vacation. The exotic charm of the island, the friendliness of the local population, the professionalism of the staff, and an impressive range of exotic entertainment will make it truly fabulous.
