We always pack Pringles and pb and jelly, along with a few other snacks. We plan to bring our 9 year old with us for the first time this summer. I think she'll be happily surprised at our island eating habits! And as a good little beach bum, I know she'll love dinners on the beach at wharfside. Spea...

We are beginning to plan our next trip, and I definitely have St John on the brain. I cut my thumb today while chopping veggies for the crock pot, and my first thought was.... I can't wait to be back on STJ where "cooking" is packing PBJs, Pringles and fruit for a day at the beach!

I noticed summer flights on American starting at $380. Best deals Wed/Thurs travel days, out of National.
Wish we had those prices from Raleigh!

I'm also very visual when it comes to directions. We find it extremely helpful to keep copies of Feet Fins and Off the Beaten Track with us at all times. They give great detailed directions to the less frequented spots, including Jumbie, Princess (although I was too freaked out to snorkel the mangro...

Hi all, We hit a snag in our trip planning for 2014. We've only been to STJ in May or August, but circumstance leads us to the last two weeks of June this year. Good circumstances - my first niece or nephew is expected in May!! We love the island when it's quiet. Remember when you could have Solomon...

Hello all! Our last trip to STJ was May 2012, and planning to return May 2014. We were wondering if the Beach Bar is still the same under the new owners. We love having afternoon dinner/drinks and sunset at the Beach Bar, and meeting fellow STJ travelers as well as 'locals'. Also enjoy live music ni...

Had a good laugh when the narrator referred to Gifft Hill as a suburb of Cruz Bay!!

Rattled awake about 3:45am by an earthquake.
Staying in town and we felt it pretty good. Anyone know how strong it was?

Hello all. We'll be on STJ in late May, and we are SOOOO excited! I do, however, want to be prepared in case of significant rain. (Longterm forecast shows a LOT of rain/storms, as opposed to typical island rains) In the past we've dealt with overcast skies and shorter rains, and snorkeled through it...

5 weeks til STJ!! And I'm already glued to the forum, and of course the Spice Cam.

One of my lists is beaches with a bathroom/port-a-john:

Trunk
Cinnamon
Little Maho camp
Francis
Salt Pond
Lameshur

Can anyone add to the list? Maybe Maho?

Thanks!

Wow, simply amazing!!

But remember, for the health of the manta, please don't touch it!

Hi all. We're visiting in May for the first time in about ten years. I've been refreshing my memory by reading this forum - there is so much great info and I LOVE the trip reports! One thing I don't see mentioned is pool tables. Does anyone know of a bar with a pool table? I remember a place in Whar...

Hello all, thought I'd take this opportunity to try out my ticker as well. I am so excited to be returning to St John! It's been 10 years since our last visit. Luckily, I have found this wonderful forum to provide insight and helpful information for our planning. And of course I love reading the tri...