"Tradewinds" is a Caribbean wooden cottage style house, decorated simply but eclectically in original art and crafts against white walls and natural wood. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/St_John/tradewindscottage/hotel/870/21/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Mon, 6 Oct 2008 20:36:20 EST The floor plan features a large, light-filled livingroom/ eating area/kitchen, one bedroom, and one bathroom. There is a fold-out sleep sofa if needed in the livingroom. Amenities include linens and towels, dishes/utensils, blender, toaster oven, coffeemaker, microwave, TV, VCR, radio/CD /tape player, hairdryer, Weber gas BBQ grill, outdoor furniture, beach chairs, beach umbrella, coolers, thermos, picnic basket. The deck commands a panoramic view of the Virgin Islands chain, and the southeastern exposure offers breathtaking sunrises. Steady tradewinds keep the house cool even on the hottest days, and ensure bug-free evenings. It's a one minute drive from the cottage to the hot, sunny, uncrowded Salt Pond Beach; and 5 minutes to Lameshur Beach. AMENITIES: ACTIVITIES: The Westin Resort 340/ 693 7328 Phone 340/ 693 9458 Fax e-Mail Fabulous 50' Day Sail Catamaran! Offering day trips to Jost Van Dyke, charter sails to the British Virgin Islands, half day snorkel/sail adventures to pristine reefs and crystal blue beaches. Sunset Sails on romantic Pillsbury Sound. Adventure St. John 340/ 690 2818 340/ 690-0938 Visit otherwise off limit roosting and nesting sites on cays around St. John with VI Department of Planning and Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife Division sea bird guide, biologist Ron Klecan. This unique tour takes up to 6 people aboard the 19-foot hard bottom inflatable Ionian Enchantment. Adventures in Paradise across from the Post Office 340/ 779 4527 Sailing charters, sport fishing, parasail, Sandy Cay, The Baths, water sports, snorkeling, boat rentals, snuba, The Caves, Jost van Dyke, BVI trips and accommodations. Arawak Expeditions Wharfside Village 340/ 693 8312 Full and half day sea kayaking and snorkeling excursions to the beautiful beaches of St. John and its neighboring cays. A Walk in the Park Cruz Bay 340/ 776 6922 Full service eco-tour company, providing guided hiking tours on 5 VI National Park trails. Full day tours including hike/sail, hike/raft, and hike/kayak combos. Also booking Natural Adventures, Wayward Sailor, and half and full day flats fishing excursions. Cinnamon Bay Campground Cinnamon Bay 340/776 6330 Snorkel gear and beach chair rentals, scuba diving, sailing, windsurfing. Connections Cruz Bay 340/776 6922 Coral Bay 340/779 4994 Day sails, fishing trips, phones, copies, mail, fax, Western Union, answering service. Closed Sunday. Coral Bay Watersports Coral Bay 340/776 6850 Watersports of all sorts. The coolest sport/gift shop on St. John. Rentals, sales, videos. Diving, sailing, boating, snorkeling. Every day. Coral Explorer National Park Dock, Cruz Bay 340/775 1555 Explore the underwater world as divers do, without getting wet, in this moving underwater observatory! Sit in air-conditioned comfort at your own window 5' below the surface. View corals, sponges, and a colorful assortment of fishes and other reef dwellers. Cruz Bay Watersports Cruz Bay Toll Free (800) 835-7730 340/776 6234 Palm Plaza 340/779 4351 PADI and NAUI 5 star training. Scuba and snorkel trips, wreck and reef dives daily, rental gear and sportswear. East End Divers PO Box 1789 Cruz Bay 340/693 8526 Scuba diving on the East End of St. John. Customized dive/snorkel boat caters to small groups. BVI and Rhone trips are our specialty. Gypsy Spirit II Cruz Bay 340/771 1364 Captain Doug and Teka's 35' DuFour off shore cruising sloop. Full day, half day, sunset cruises. Weddings. Fully licensed and insured. Low Key Watersports Wharfside Village 340/693 8999 Toll Free 800/835 7718 PADI 5 star training facility. Daily scuba and snorkel tours for beginners and experts. Snorkel gear rentals, retail shop, full photo services, E-6 and video. Maho Bay Campground Maho Bay 340/776 6226 Windsurfing, kayaking, St. John and BVI day sails, scuba trips, snorkel gear for rent, night snorkel trips, sunfish. Marine Scenes Wharfside Village 340/693 8999 Underwater photography, photography courses, underwater video and camera rentals, full line of photography services. Marlin Prince Sportfishing Charters 9-7C Bordeaux Mountain St. John, USVI 00830 340/693-5929 phone/fax e-Mail Blue water Sportfishing aboard the Marlin Prince, a fully equipped, crewed, 45' Viking. Blue marlin, white marlin, sailfish, tuna, wahoo, mahi mahi. Tournaments, island tours, custom tours available. Full days, half days. M/Y Cinnamon Bay Cruz Bay 340/ 776 6462 Private charter yacht. Groups or individuals, around St. John snorkel tour, Virgin Gorda trip, scuba diving, 12 years experience. Noah's Little Arks Wharfside Village 340/693 9030 Dinghy rentals and sales. Rent for a half day, full day, or a week. All dinghies are fully equipped for safety and fun. Reserve. Ocean Runner Cruz Bay 340/ 693 8809 Power boat rentals. 20', 22', 25' Hydrasport power boats by the day for fishing, snorkeling, boating, or exploring the USVI and BVI. Reservations. On-line Vacations 888/ 842-6632 Toll Free e-Mail: onlinevacations@compuserve.com Crewed and Bareboat charter boats. Day excursions for snorkeling, day sailing, scuba diving, and all sorts of water sports. Vacation Homes and Villas. Full service, one stop shopping. Weddings. Family Reunions. Handles pick up from airport, rental vehicles on St. John, tours. Paradise Watersports Caneel Bay Resort 340/ 779 4999 St. John's premier dive facility with more than just SCUBA. Private charters, Jost van Dyke hike and bike trips, Wreck of the Rhone dives, and Big Dog dives--like no other dive trip in the islands. Full service retail shop. Nitrox. Proper Yachts Mongoose Junction 340/776 6256 Since 1970. Crewed or bare boat term charters. Luxury day sail aboard a Hinkley. One stop beach shop, dive and snorkel trips, daily reef and wreck dives, snorkel gear for sale or rent. Post cards, film, books, dive logs. Prowler Sportfishing Charters, Inc. Picks up on St. John 340/779-2515 340/ 775-3590 fax e-Mail Award winning 45' Hatteras and 40' custom Jersey. Tournament equipped and available for Marlin, full, 3/4, and half day charters. Captain Bill McCauley has been recognized every year 1993 through 1998 as the top local captain for blue marlin releases. Sea Gypsy Charters PO Box 740 St. John, USVI 00831 340/693 8020 e-Mail Captain Catherine Packo, a USCG Master, PADI Dive Master, and Marine Naturalist leads personally guided, Marine Biology oriented snorkel, diving, and sightseeing excursions aboard the Lucky Dog, a 25' Bertrand power boat. British Virgin Islands, Around St. John, Water Taxi. Up to 6 persons. Snuba Excursions Trunk Bay 340/693 8063 Safe and easy guided underwater tours. No experience needed. Ages 8 and up. Reserve. DINING/RESTARUANTS: Type: Vacation Rental No. of Rooms: 1 Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/St_John/tradewindscottage/hotel/870/21/ Mon, 6 Oct 2008 20:36:20 EST