| If you're lucky enough to be familiar with the U.S. | | | | and the most laid-back atmosphere you'll ever have |
| Virgin Islands, you know that they're made up of | | | | the privilege to set foot in all make this place the |
| three charming isles; St. John, St. Croix, and St. | | | | pinnacle of vacation lands, so don't let another season |
| Thomas. All make for divine vacation experiences, | | | | go by before you've experienced this paradise for |
| but there's something about St. John that sets it | | | | yourselves. |
| apart from the traditional Caribbean destinations. | | | | St. John is accessible by ferry from St. Thomas, |
| Maybe it's the fact that most of the island consists | | | | which means that you'll truly feel like you're getting |
| of National Park land, or perhaps it's the stunning | | | | away from the rest of the spinning world as you hop |
| beaches, Trunk Bay in particular. It sounds simple but | | | | from a peaceful island to one that's even more so. |
| it's the truth; St. John is a fabulous place to visit. | | | | And with a beach named Honeymoon, it's glaringly |
| It's the smallest of the Virgin Islands, but as you | | | | obvious that this would be the perfect place to whisk |
| wander the untamed habitat of St. John's lush and | | | | your lover off for a romantic week or weekend. |
| dynamic forests you'll hardly feel claustrophobic. To | | | | After gazing into each other's eyes while soaking in |
| really get to know this precious and increasingly rare | | | | the most picturesque scenery imaginable, you'll |
| feature, follow a Park Ranger through a crisscross of | | | | rediscover all the things that have been obscured by |
| paths as she regales you with all the information you | | | | the relentless march of everyday life. |
| care to know about the flora and fauna that | | | | Come here for the wildlife (did we mention the wild |
| captivates your senses. If you'd prefer to stay off | | | | donkeys and mongoose?) or the quiet life, either |
| your feet, Jeep and safari tours are also available, so | | | | way you'll be privy to the Caribbean cream of the |
| listen to the history of the isle while saving energy | | | | crop. Be warned, it's very likely that upon your return |
| for the activities you'll engage in later that day. | | | | you'll downplay the time you had in order to keep St. |
| Admittedly, those activities may consist only of | | | | John your little secret. You always thought you were |
| lounging on the beach or floating in the salty sea, not | | | | a nice, giving person, so the realization that you are in |
| that there's anything wrong with that. Yes, St John | | | | fact selfish may be an unpleasant surprise. Comfort |
| has the kind of shoreline that makes you want to | | | | yourself by returning to the sparsely populated |
| change your identity and take up the coveted title of | | | | forests and deliciously uncrowded beaches of St. |
| "beach bum," so you might have to fight the urge to | | | | John. We won't tell anyone. |
| call home and tell them you're just not coming back. | | | | The nature of this vacation makes it an easy choice |
| You'll discover that it's possible to spend hours at a | | | | to stay in a vacation rental. Tourists tromping through |
| time in one delectable spot, so prepare to settle in | | | | hotel lobbies and resorts that look alarmingly similar to |
| and chill out. | | | | everywhere else you've ever stayed just don't fit |
| If you manage to pick yourself up off the beach | | | | into the paradigm that is St. John. Since you'll find |
| towel for a while, you'll discover that there's actually | | | | yourself treasuring every moment of this trip, so go |
| a lot to do here in St. John. None of it is very | | | | all out and reserve a villa or seaside condo that will |
| demanding, so don't worry about interrupting your | | | | house you in privacy while giving you access to all |
| well-deserved mood of utter relaxation and "all's right | | | | the good stuff. |
| with the world"-ness. Snorkeling, diving, lunch cruises, | | | | Whatever you seek, you shall have; be it a king-sized |
| and souvenir shopping will call out to you, so head to | | | | bed, an outdoor hot tub, a dining table under the |
| the friendly town of Cruz Bay to get in on the | | | | stars, or an ironing board. Your common needs as |
| action, and while you're there you just might discover | | | | well as your silliest whims will all be satisfied if you |
| why it has been nicknamed "Love City." | | | | take the time to pick out a rental property, so put in |
| It shouldn't take much convincing to get your | | | | a little effort now to be rewarded with a load of |
| traveling companions to agree to head to St. John. | | | | contentment later. |
| Just tell them to imagine their ideal vacation, making | | | | Go online to peruse the enticing listings, and be |
| sure to include blue skies and bluer waters, and they'll | | | | careful; so many of the St. John Vacation Rentals will |
| be sure to pack their bags when you tell them to. | | | | look appealing that you'll have trouble deciding on just |
| The swaying coconut palms, the fragrant breezes, | | | | one. |