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Direct with Owner St John Vacation Rentals
Before you browse and book on one of the big online travel and vacation rental web sites – take a close look at the rates and fees! The “service fees”, aka booking fees, will surprise you! A once free service has morphed into a wallet busting booking fee on most of the large travel sites! […]
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St John Carnival Schedule 2019
St John’s Festival dates back to the early part of the 20th century. Residents, still under Danish rule, held masquerade events. The original celebrations have given way to today’s modern celebration including Emancipation Day, July 3rd, and the US Independence Day, July 4th. The first official St John Festival began in 1945. It was a […]
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St John Villa Rentals
St John island is one of the HOTTEST DESTINATIONS in the Caribbean. This tiny island is almost 2/3rds National Park. With stunning beaches and protected forests, reefs and historic plantation ruins; it’s no wonder why St John is on just about every Top 10 Destinations List. VRBO/HomeAway/AirBnB charge a 4% > 16% Booking Fee! That […]
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Daniel and the Jumbies
A fun story for children of all ages … Daniel and the Jumbies is a fictional middle grade chapter book that playfully uncovers some of the mysteries of historical folklore of the Caribbean. This story takes readers of all ages on an adventure with a boy named Daniel who was uprooted from his home in […]
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St John Update post hurricane
In September of 2017 a pair of CAT5 hurricanes, Irma and Maria, swept through the Caribbean leaving a path of destruction. The US Virgin Islands sustained a near direct hit from hurricane Irma and Maria. What does St John look like now? Well, the island is well on it’s way to recovery. Power has been […]
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Bikinis on the Beach Bar & Grill
St John’s newest bar is a beach bar! Located on Honeymoon Beach, St John, Bikinis on the Beach Bar & Grill sits along the soft white sand beach of one of St John’s most beautiful beaches. DRINKS Visitors will enjoy cold island drinks, including the soon-to-be-famous Irmaria drink! You can also try some of St […]
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Ital Delroy Anthony – St John Arts & Craft
Ital Delroy Anthony grew up on the island of St John. As a small child his mum began to teach him about the unique history of St John, the islands and their Afro-Caribbean heritage. Part of that teaching included handing down local knowledge of the importance of nature and plant medicines and their healing abilities. […]
St John Resorts Information
Unlike the rest of the Caribbean, St John boasts just two resorts on the entire island! The venerable Caneel Bay Resort and the Westin St John. Each has it’s own special charms and repeat guests. However, unlike other islands in the Caribbean, neither resort is all-inclusive. So, which St John Resort is right for me? […]
Spice it up St John
Uniquely St John highlights the people, places and things that make St John such a unique destination. Kitchen Creole Nothing carves itself into our memories quite like tastes and smells. Here on St John our very own Chef Jim is handcrafting gourmet tropical spice blends sold on his website and at several locations across the […]
St John SUP Guide
Stand Up Paddleboard, aka SUP, is enjoying a huge surge in popularity. Over the last 5 or 6 years it’s gone from relative obscurity to be enjoyed by millions! So what’s behind the craze; and what makes St John such a great spot to enjoy stand up paddle boarding? Read on, and we’ll share everything […]
The Beach Bar – Cruz Bay
Perfect Spot for that 1st Drink on St John! Every tropical destination has a beach bar; but only St John has The Beach Bar. Located on Cruz Bay harbor, about half way down the beach, is one of St John’s favorite watering holes. It’s a place where locals and visitors share stories. With thousands of […]
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