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St. John Secrets

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



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