St. John Secrets

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 ofthe 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 ityourselves.
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 consistswhich means that you'll truly feel like you're getting
of National Park land, or perhaps it's the stunningaway from the rest of the spinning world as you hop
beaches, Trunk Bay in particular. It sounds simple butfrom 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 youobvious that this would be the perfect place to whisk
wander the untamed habitat of St. John's lush andyour lover off for a romantic week or weekend.
dynamic forests you'll hardly feel claustrophobic. ToAfter gazing into each other's eyes while soaking in
really get to know this precious and increasingly rarethe most picturesque scenery imaginable, you'll
feature, follow a Park Ranger through a crisscross ofrediscover all the things that have been obscured by
paths as she regales you with all the information youthe relentless march of everyday life.
care to know about the flora and fauna thatCome here for the wildlife (did we mention the wild
captivates your senses. If you'd prefer to stay offdonkeys and mongoose?) or the quiet life, either
your feet, Jeep and safari tours are also available, soway you'll be privy to the Caribbean cream of the
listen to the history of the isle while saving energycrop. 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 ofJohn your little secret. You always thought you were
lounging on the beach or floating in the salty sea, nota nice, giving person, so the realization that you are in
that there's anything wrong with that. Yes, St Johnfact selfish may be an unpleasant surprise. Comfort
has the kind of shoreline that makes you want toyourself by returning to the sparsely populated
change your identity and take up the coveted title offorests and deliciously uncrowded beaches of St.
"beach bum," so you might have to fight the urge toJohn. 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 ato stay in a vacation rental. Tourists tromping through
time in one delectable spot, so prepare to settle inhotel 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 beachinto the paradigm that is St. John. Since you'll find
towel for a while, you'll discover that there's actuallyyourself treasuring every moment of this trip, so go
a lot to do here in St. John. None of it is veryall out and reserve a villa or seaside condo that will
demanding, so don't worry about interrupting yourhouse you in privacy while giving you access to all
well-deserved mood of utter relaxation and "all's rightthe 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 tobed, an outdoor hot tub, a dining table under the
the friendly town of Cruz Bay to get in on thestars, or an ironing board. Your common needs as
action, and while you're there you just might discoverwell 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 youra 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, makingGo online to peruse the enticing listings, and be
sure to include blue skies and bluer waters, and they'llcareful; 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.