Activities - Things to do - Activities to enjoy while visiting
The Best Snorkeling on St. John, USVI Read overviews of 9 great spots to snorkel in St. John. Nearly 1/2 of Virgin Islands National Park is under water. Mangrove shorelines, seagrass beds, fringing and patch coral reefs offer a diverse and ample array of snorkeling opportunities.
Main/General - General island travel information
Buck Island Reef National Monument Buck Island Reef National Monument was established by Presidential proclamation in 1961, and expanded in 2001, in order to preserve one of the finest marine gardens in the Caribbean Sea.
History of St. John St. John was first settled by the Arawak Indians who had migrated north from coastal Colombia and Venezuela around AD 300. The Arawaks inhabited the island until around the year AD 1300 when they were driven off by the more aggressive and warlike Carib Indians.
Love City - St. John in The US Virgin Islands Throughout the Virgin Islands, there’s a nickname for the small island that lies tucked between St. Thomas and the British Virgin Islands. Locals often call St. John "Love City," a moniker that harks to the destination’s true promise of romance.
Virgin Islands National Park, St. John, USVI Virgin Islands National Park, renowned throughout the world for its breathtaking beauty, covers approximately 3/5 of St. John, and nearly all of Hassel Island in the Charlotte Amalie harbor on St. Thomas.
Places to Go - Place to visit on the island
About St John, U.S. Virgin Islands Of all the islands, St John is probably the most unspoiled, thanks to the contribution of one of the world's best known philanthropists, Laurence Rockefeller. Had it not been for Rockefeller's gift of money and his desire to preserve beautiful St John, the landscape would probably look more commercial, much like the other Virgin Islands.
Travel & Accommodations - Travel and lodging tips
Camping on St. John, US Virgin Islands There are two campgrounds in the National Park, Cinnamon Bay Campground and Maho Bay, for those wanting to experience nature Caribbean style.
Preparation for Your Trip Start Early. If a passport is required for you to enter the country where you are planning to travel, apply for it as soon as possible.
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Child Saftey On the day of the trip or just before you leave, use a Polaroid camera and take photos of each child in your party. Keep the pictures with you at all times. If you become separated from your child, you will have a photo of what your child looks like right then, that day.
Clothing: Dress is casual. Most folks wear jeans and t-shirts, shorts, sun dresses, polo shirt and trousers. In November, December and January the nights can be cool, so bring along a light sweater for dining at open air restaurants. Although jackets and ties are rare, they may be required for some of the fancier resorts. Hats and sun protection are strongly recommended.
Telecommunications: The international dialling code for the US Virgin Islands is +1 340 followed by seven digits. On the islands, use only the seven digits. To dial the UK from the US Virgin Islands, the international access code is +44 followed by the area code, omitting 0, and then the number.
Business: Banks are open Monday-Thursday, 9am-2.30pm, and Friday, 9am-2pm and 3.30-5pm. The main banks are Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, Bank of Nova Scotia, Barclays, Chase Manhattan Bank, Citibank, First Federal, First VI Federal Savings Bank and the VI Community Bank. Shops are open 9am-5pm every day except Sunday but will open at other times when cruise ships arrive. Payment cards very widely accepted ... more
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