Leaving for our first time to St John tomorrow morning at 5! Grandma has just announced that she absolutely must see a turtle and that she has always dreamed of seeing sea stars. Not just one sea star, she wants to see them everywhere (I don't know if thats even possible...) Any snorkeling spots or ...

Thanks for all of the responses. I think we will save the BVI trip for another time and keep the rental car that we have. Does anyone know if I should be worried that showers are predicted for the 5 days that we are in St John? Also, are showers usually more like a quick 20 minute shower and then th...

Starting to panic a little because there is soooo much information about St John, and I've been reading it all but now I am so overwhelmed. So, let's play help the NOOB... We are only going for 4 nights, 5 days and are staying 2 nights at the Maho Bay Camps and 2 nights at the Westin. 1. Any tips fo...

Thanks for all of your replies and yes we are so excited that we can finally go to St John! Maho Bay sounds like a good spot and Hawksnest as well. Are there any beaches that are best to avoid because the water is very deep, the chance of sharks is greater than usual, or the current is too swift for...

We finally booked 6 days in January and are very excited to go to St John for the first time. My 75 year old mother will be coming with us and is dead set on snorkeing. She is one of those crazy athletic people even at this age and still runs 4 miles a day so I'm not worried about whether she is act...