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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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Best St John Snorkeling Spots
[ Check Out Our St John Snorkeling Map at the Bottom of the Page ] St John island is a top snorkeling destination with visitors to the Virgin Islands and the Caribbean – and for good reason. With roughly 2/3rds of the island, approx. 7,000 acres, protected by the Virgin Islands National Park and protection […]
340 Real Estate
Oh, how time flies in Paradise! Tammy Donnelly, owner of 340 Real Estate Co., came to St John in 1978. She and her husband Jeff, also a long-time resident and owner of Jolly Dog stores, have lived, worked and raised a family here. She started out in retail at the Dockshop ( that should take […]
St John Travel Tips
Like most Top Caribbean Vacation Destinations, St John has many unique qualities. Its tropical latitude and its laid back attitude draws tourists to these shores. Her beautiful beaches and the protection of the Virgin Islands National Park help St John to rank among the world’s top Caribbean destinations. So, before you get on that plane […]
Top 10 Things to See and Do
The US Virgin Islands are a world away from the hustle and bustle of Stateside life. With a history and culture that’s distinctly Caribbean; the Virgin Islands really are more like visiting another country. The US territory of the Virgin Islands is made up of St Croix, St Thomas and St John. Each island has […]
Snorkeling Etiquette
Are You Reef Friendly? Each year millions of people travel to the US Virgin Islands on vacation. And one of the top vacation activities is snorkeling our world-class shallow reefs. But all of that human traffic can have a negative impact on coral, fish and marine eco systems. So, here are few snorkeling tips to […]
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