The island is sometimes called the “Beverly Hills of the Caribbean.”
AllCaribbean islandsare not created equal.
Some embody the quintessential fairy-tale facets of thetropical paradise, with sugar-sand beaches and awe-inspiring natural wonders.
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St. John, one of the three mainU.S.
Virgin Islands, fits this bill.
Many visitors also arrive byprivate yacht.
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Anyone wanting to come by plane, though, is out of luck as there’s no airport here.
But this tiny package is loaded with some of the best that the U.S. Virgin Islands has to offer.
Best Time to Visit St. John
The better question is: What time is good for you?
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St. John is blessed with a magical combination of warm weather and persistently cooling trade winds throughout the year.
The island’s verdant hills wouldn’t be so beautifully green without it.
However, there’s no set rainy season.
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At the same time, you certainly wouldn’t consider St. John a desert island.
Months with the highest precipitation: September, October, and November.
On the opposite end of the fun spectrum is hurricane season, spanning from June through November.
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Top of the list for many is enjoying the island’s many unspoiled beaches.
Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay, and Maho Bay are the most famous and for good reason.
The stunning seascapes along these shores are the stuff ofCaribbean beachfantasies.
Several of St. John’s best beaches are solely accessible by a second favorite activity here: hiking.
St. John’s 20 square miles are crisscrossed with a internet of more than 20 hiking trails.
Many are of the low- to medium-impact variety, with some measuring less than three miles.
All of them, though, lead to amazingnatural wondersor historical attractions worth discovering.
This offers unique access to yet another era of St. John’s storied history.
However, not all of St. John’s trails run over dry ground.
A series of signs along the trail tell of the different coral and fish species snorkelers may encounter.
One thing you won’t find here, though, is all-inclusive resorts.
Guests can even opt for a townhouse (2,850 square feet) with space for up to eight adults.
Here, waves crash along Cinnamon Bay, lulling you sleep.
Mornings start with a dip in a pretty beach.
And wild donkeys vie for the best-shaded spots on the sand.
For true nature lovers, it doesn’t get much better than this.
For the best rates on the widest selection of properties,St.
John Villa Rentalsis great option.
Booking through this community of local owners and property managers ensures that travelers avoid added service fees.
