Paradise Found is a one-bedroom, one-bath cottage with a fully equipped kitchen. It is 400 yards from Frank Bay. Here is just a partial listing of what is available on St. John . . .beaches, boating, fishing, hiking and snorkeling. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/St_John/paradisefound/hotel/778/21/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:51:03 EST Paradise Found is a one-bedroom rental cottage located high on the hillside in Cruz Bay, with spectacular views overlooking the harbor and north toward St. Thomas and the British Virgin Islands. This secluded and private hillside location provides picturesque views of sailboats anchored in the pristine waters of Cruz Bay. Exquisite sunsets and the lights of St. Thomas at night can be viewed from the deck. Cruz Bay is an easy 10-minute walk, and offers restaurants, quaint boutiques, taxis, transportation to other islands, National Park headquarters and water sports. The closest beach, Frank Bay, is 400 yards from the cottage. This one-bedroom, one-bath cottage was recently updated and renovated. The entire interior is decorated with tasteful West Indian and wicker furnishings. The living room features a floral rattan queen sleeper sofa, mahogany chairs with white cushions, Simon Pearce accessories, cable TV, VCR, CD/cassette stereo and ceiling fans. The combined living and dining areas open to a large deck with outdoor furniture and a Weber gas grill. The new white kitchen is fully equipped, including microwave, coffee maker, blender, toaster, cookware, dinnerware and serving utensils. The bedroom features white wicker furnishings, king-size bed with Ralph Lauren bedding, Simon Pearce accessories, ceiling fan and an air conditioning unit. A washer/dryer is located in the oversized bathroom. The cottage also provides beach chairs and a cooler. AMENITIES: ACTIVITIES: St. John's beaches, many of which fringe the Virgin Islands National Park, are known throughout the world for their breath-taking views and crystal-clear waters. North-Side Beaches Honeymoon Beach - a walk north from Cruz Bay. Caneel Bay - sandy, crescent beach a mile or so north of Cruz Bay at Caneel Bay Resort. Hawksnest Bay - wide, soft sandy beach, with good snorkeling. Trunk Bay - large, sandy beach with pure white sand, featuring underwater snorkel trail with descriptive plaques, snack bar, shop, restrooms, admission $4, includes access to adjacent Annaberg Plantation. This beach gets very crowded especially with cruise ship passengers. Cinnamon Bay - picture perfect sandy beach at the St. John National Park campground, good snorkeling, water toys, bar/restaurant, store, restrooms, adjacent to Cinnamon Bay Nature Trail. Maho Bay - sandy beach on protected cove at the Maho Bay Campground, store, bar/restaurant. Francis Bay - long, unspoiled sandy beach, no amenities (but close to Maho Bay), good snorkeling. Leinster Bay/Watermelon Cay - sandy beach on unusually quiet, protected bay, good snorkeling all the way around Watermelon Cay. South-Side Beaches Rendezvous Bay - sandy, unspoiled beach east of Cruz Bay, a favorite anchorage for sail boats. Reef Bay - short beach, on a large, reef protected bay, good snorkeling, nearby remains of sugar plantation, a 40-minute hike from the beach to VI National Park's famous petroglyphs. Lameshur Bay - secluded beach, amenities, nearby trail to "Ram's Head" with spectacular views. Salt Pond Bay - wide, sandy beach, good snorkeling picnic tables, restrooms. Boating Charter boats for day sails are readily available; when on the island, contact local watersports centers for scheduling information. Powerboat rentals are also available, as well as sea-kayak tours and rentals and sailboard rentals. You can combine snorkeling with sailing by joining one of the many sails that depart from Cruz Bay. Sail Charters (partial listing) Adventurer - 340/771-6950 Alcyone - 340/776-6922 Breath - 340/779-4994 Camrita - 304/776-6922 Powerboat Charters (partial listing) Ocean Runner Powerboat Rentals - 304/693-8809 Fishing (partial listing) Sport-fishermen usually head straight for the St. Croix Channel to the south, the Drake Channel to the east or the Windward Passage to the West. To schedule fishing charters, contact the local water-sports centers. Gone Ketchin - 340/693-8657 Cruz Bay Watersports - 340/776-6234 Hiking Stop by the National Park Headquarters in Cruz Bay and get a map of all the trails on St. John. The USVI National Park offers over 20 miles of hiking trails that lead visitors through the island's magnificent forests to historic sites and secluded beaches. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and have plenty of insect repellent, especially in the later afternoon. Snorkeling Few islands can compare when it comes to the underwater splendor of the waters surrounding St. John. The National Park and a few watersports centers offer round-island snorkel tours. Lasting most of the day, these trips will take you by boat to three or four locations, often to places that cannot be reached by car. One of the best stops is Flanagan's Cay, off the southeastern coast, which has impressive coral heads, some as high as 12 feet in only 20 feet of water. DINING/RESTARUANTS: Type: Condo No. of Rooms: 1 Beach Location: Next to Beach (Across the Street) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/St_John/paradisefound/hotel/778/21/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:51:03 EST