We returned home to Chicago around 11pm on Monday night. Back to work today. As I drove to the office I thought to myself, "why would anyone choose to live here, when someplace like St John exists?" Of course there are good answers to that question, but in the moment I couldn't think of an...

I found this in my bookmarks...it is a first timers guide written by forum member Rick G. It was helpful to me my 1st time... http://www.garvin.us/STJ/New_Visitors_Guide/STJ_New_Visitor_Guide.html#Mobile Congrats on two lifechanging events...marriage and your 1st visit to paradise. Excellent read! ...

Thanks *everyone* for the amazing advice. I've read this thread multiple times and will take all your tips to heart. We'll be sure to do a trip report with some photos!

We did book a jeep for 5 days that we will be there. I've booked a chef for the room one night, and am waiting for a response about a dinner reservation. I found an old AT&T phone and will be activating it as a GoPhone to avoid any verizon craziness. @waterguy - That's exactly the kind of detail...

Hi again, There is a little shop right on Gallows property that sells beer, wine, bubbly, water, food, coffee etc. You can rent snorkel gear there too. There are also multiple places in town to buy liquor. Gallows also gives you a complimentary bottle of rum--you'll get a little card at check in, a...

54b, that makes sense. 2/3 of the island is a national park. JIM I always wonder if the 2/3 National Park mention fully registers with first timers. It's mentioned on almost every promotional piece about STJ, but I think people read it and just think, "oh, STJ has a lot more trees and a lot le...

Wow! Now I'm overwhelmed with advice! Kidding. Thanks everyone for some great tips. We've decided to definitely get a jeep for a few days, possibly the entire time. We'll get a couple of reservations for dinner now, instead of waiting until we get there, and, we're looking forward to "island ti...

My advice is don't try to do everything...there is no way that you can on your first visit and if you try, you'll forget to relax!!!! Ahh! Great advice! Rent a Jeep at least part of the time. There is so much to see that you can't reach without one. Jim, you had too much advice to quote, and since ...

Thanks everyone! I'm still feeling a bit overwhelmed, but I think we can cram a lot of research into the next week and be close to prepared for our departure. I guess if we don't do *everything*, we'll be forced to go back and visit some day! Not having a jeep, at least for a couple of days means sp...

Hi all, My lovely new bride and I will be traveling from the US to St. John next week (7/7) and will be staying for 8 nights. We've been planning our wedding for the last few months (read: forever) and haven't had a chance to crack open our travel guide and do much planning. I fear that we're totall...