Introducing St John
Outdoor enthusiasts and ecotravelers: welcome to your island. Two-thirds of St John is a protected national park, with gnarled trees and spiky cacti spilling over its edges. There are no airports or cruise-ship docks, and the usual Caribbean resorts are few and far between. Instead, the island hosts several tent-resorts (aka campgrounds with permanent canvas structures), keeping costs reasonable and the environment intact.
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Hiking and snorkeling are the big to-dos. Trails wind by petroglyphs and sugar-mill ruins, and several drop out onto beaches prime for swimming with turtles and spotted eagle rays. Add to the scene mystical mojito bars, wild donkeys and goodtime happy hours, and you’ve found paradise.
Last updated: Oct 20, 2009
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RE: Need some help with choosing an island
by mgtraveler 03 September 2011
You can find what you are looking for on most of the islands in the Caribbean, but I'll narrow down the list a little for you. Islands…
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RE: Travel with 70 year old and 2 yound kids (9 & 10 years old)
by mgtraveler 22 August 2011
You really don't give us much to go off of for giving you a recommendation. Just about anywhere in the Caribbean will satisfy your criteria…
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RE: Caribbean - Where to?
by mgtraveler 06 July 2011
You don't really say what else you want to do and see other than beaches so a little more info would be helpful. Re: Dominica, it's a…
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