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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
There’s perhaps no more adventurous way to discover a tropical beach or hidden cove than from the water. I suppose it taps into the “Columbus” in all of us. First foot steps on a coconut palm lined sandy beach. The blues and aquas above and below your paddle board. It’s a truly unique experience. And […]
Island Fever – Brand new to the short term rental market……Hear the sound of the surf lapping at the waters edge which is a stones throw away from this pod style quasi waterfront home. East End & BVI views. Take the two person kayak for a paddle around the bay. Enjoy the beautiful sunrises, cooling […]
Bismarkia is a brand new stone 2 bedroom 2 bath luxury pool villa. The master bedroom has a queen bed, ac, large walk in closet, satellite tv, large ensuite bathroom. The second bedroom has a queen bed, ac, ensuite bathroom. The gourmet equipped kitchen has all the finest top end bosch appliances, cookware, glassware, dishes and utensils […]
Villa Mear is a stunning four bedroom four bath property. This villa has the old time St John charm of beautiful stonework but was just recently remodeled. Villa Mear has a large high ceiling breezy great room, kitchen, dining, living room with the master bedroom / bath off the living room all on one level. […]
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St John Festival 2014 – Grande diamond Jubilee Anniversary Festival Village Honoree: Leona E. Smith Festival Food Fair Honoree: Avelino Samuel Festival Parad Grande Marshal: Elsie V. Thomas – Trotman Each year Saint John, US Virgin Islands, plays host to a month of activities, live music, beauty pageant, food, parade and fireworks! Visitors will enjoy […]