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Discover adventures and events to be enjoyed on St. John, USVI
St. John, the smallest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, is a paradise for nature lovers and adventurers. With over two-thirds of the island designated as Virgin Islands National Park, visitors can explore pristine beaches, vibrant coral reefs, and lush hiking trails. Enjoy snorkeling with sea turtles, hiking to ancient petroglyphs, and kayaking under the stars. Accessible via a scenic ferry ride from St. Thomas, St. John offers a serene escape...
moreBanana Boat's "World's 50 Best Beaches 2024" ranks Trunk Bay, St. John USVI, as the World's Best Beach for 2024!
Trunk Bay on St. John has been named the world’s best beach for 2024, beating out 49 destinations worldwide for the top honor, and besting its sixth-place ranking in 2023.
The contest is sponsored by Banana Boat, which collaborates with more than 1,000 of the world’s “leading travel influencers and professionals,...
moreThe tranquil waters and white sandy beaches on St. John USVI were the perfect hideaway for Robert Oppenheimer, “father of the atomic bomb” after World War II.
Eliot Stein
A new biopic is shedding light on the rise and fall of Robert Oppenheimer, “the father of the atomic bomb”. But few people know that he spent many of his final days on the peaceful and tranquil beaches of St. John.
"When one of the year's most highly anticipated films, Oppenheimer, is...
moreBanana Boat's "World's 50 Best Beaches 2023" ranks Trunk Bay, St. John USVI, as number 6!
Trunk Bay, located in St. John USVI has made a remarkable achievement by ranking number six in the list of the World's 50 Best Beaches 2023, as announced by Banana Boat.
This esteemed list is the result of collaboration with over 750 of the world's leading travel influencers and professionals, including distinguished names like Jyo Shankar, Pilot Madeleine, and Dame...
moreTripAdvisor’s 2023 Travelers’ Choice Awards includes St. John’s Cinnamon Bay!
TripAdvisor’s 2023 Travelers’ Choice Awards includes St. John’s Cinnamon Bay as one of the top 6 favorite Caribbean beaches that travelers love for a perfect tropical getaway!
Cinnamon Bay, located on the island of St. John, is unique because it’s fully contained within the Virgin Islands National Park. If you’re looking for a truly pristine and untouched Caribbean beach, you’ll find it in Cinnamon Bay, a beach known for its beautiful...
moreVogue Magazine Ranks St. John as a top winter getaway!
Vogue Magazine just ranked St. John as one of the world's best winter getaways! Why not begin planning your vacation today and stay with villAllure?
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moreNew York Times Ranks St. John #4 Top Place To Visit In The World!
The New York Times just announced that St. John is the #4 travel destination in the world for 2016!
Full Article Online: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/01/07/travel/places-to-visit.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=nytmm_FadingSlideShow_item&module=photo-spot-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=1
moreSport Fishing Magazine "Virgin Islands Winter Escape"
Sport Fishing Magazine has recnetly published a great article about sport fishing in the waters about Saint John!
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moreTravel And Leisure Magazine Features St. John
Travel And Leisure Magazine has recently featured St. John as a top destination!
Full article online at: http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide/st-john-us-virgin-islands
Things Not to Miss in St. John
• Spend the day relaxing at Trunk Bay, one of the highest-rated beaches in the world • Go snorkeling at the Virgin Islands Coral Reef Monument • Learn more about the island’s colonial history and tour the Annaberg Sugar...
moreOutside Magazine Ranks St. John As A Top Destination!
Outside Magazine has recently featured St. John as a top destination for travellers who love the outdoors and want to discover remote secluded beaches.
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moreFORBES Magazine, "Choose Your Own Adventure"!
Forbes Magazine recently featured the US Virgin Islands as a top travel destination! Why not start planning your vacation today?
"They say that two-thirds of St. John is national park. After a day or so here, you’ll wonder where the other one-third is. St. John feels like your own private island that you just happen to be sharing with a few other mammals."
To read the full article visit:...
moreUSA Today Best Places To Retire: St. John!
USA TODAY just published an article about the top places to retire in the Caribbean! St. John in the Virgin Islands made the list!
"On St. John, Trunk Bay Beach is the recipient of umpteen "best beach in the Caribbean" awards courtesy of the pearly sand and clear water. Nature lovers find plenty to do in the national park, which covers 60% of the island."
Read the full article online at:...
moreCBS News Just Featured St. John!
CBS News just posted a great article that sheds insight into the fabulous history of St. John. Specificaly, this article looks into the important role that the Rockefeller family played in preserving the virgin nature of the St. John island, preventing over commercialization and development.
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moreOver 50 Free Music Gigs Per Week on St. John
St John might be a small island, but it is mighty when it comes to the daily entertainment choices. The island is packed full of unique shopping experiences such as art galleries, and even more interesting the island is home to an impressive selection of live music at various restaurants. For live music lovers villAllure located on St. John is truly an island paradise. Even better, access to all the excitement on St. John is generally free of...
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