First Trip to St. John Tomorrow

wanderer7453 · Post by **wanderer7453** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:58 am

I am so excited. This will be my first trip to St. John and I can't wait. Any advice on sure things not to miss will be appreciated.

burgec · Post by **burgec** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:03 am

You won't get to all the "not to miss" things so don't worry about it. Explore the island and have fun. Hit some of North Shore beaches, Coral Bay, maybe snorkel the Haulovers, wander Cruz Bay (High Tide, Beach Bar, Quiet Mon, Mongoose Junction etc.) That's the beauty of returning, can get back to some favorites and see some new ones.

jimg20 · Post by **jimg20** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:07 am

Don't miss the island. It sounds like you are so excited that you could just zip right past the tiny rock.

There are so many different things to do. It is difficult to say you should be sure to see any one thing without knowing more about you. If you are a diver, catch the trip to the Wreck of the Rhone. If you are a snorkler, be sure to see Hawksnest, Maho and Waterlemon Cay. If you are a foodie, hiker or shopper there will be people who will jump in with thier suggestions. If you like to take in a pub crawl, there's a list for that. The perfect place to see a sunset? I'll bet there are 10 or more places on that list.

There is also the list of places to do nothing. For some of us, that is just as important as doing something.

I can assure you that by Wednesday you will find your own STJ groove. Don't worry about our list. Make your own! And tell us about it in a trip report with photos please. If we can't go with you, we want to at least experience some of it.

JIM

Chet · Post by **Chet** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:22 am

First time? Drive all the roads early in the morning, with the windows down.

TrvlJohn · Post by **TrvlJohn** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:23 am

The first thing you should do when you get off the ferry (after having a shot of rum on the dock

) is go to St. John Spice at the end of the dock and get a copy of "St. John Feet, Fins and Four Wheel Drive". It is a great 'guidebook' to St. John. I used it constantly my first few visits.

Have a great time.

luvinsun · Post by **luvinsun** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:31 am

don't stress, and have fun!

stjchica · Post by **stjchica** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:32 am

I think everyone will agree the time goes so fast..Don't get caught up in running 90 to nothing to experience everything...

Stop. Slow down. Breathe. Look at the color of the water. Feel the sun on your face. Feel the sand between your toes. Taste that fruity drink. Drive with the windows down & the radio up. Let the wind blow your hair all crazy. Let St. John set your soul free....

Wow. Now I am REALLY missing it there...

AH · Post by AH » Fri Feb 10, 2012 10:55 am

All good advice from others. My advice-savor every moment!
AH

vav · Post by **vav** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 11:08 am

Just Relax, The Island Will Come To You!

lisa mcg · Post by **lisa mcg** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 5:45 pm

We arrive tomorrow too..see you there!

mindehankins · Post by **mindehankins** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 7:38 pm

ENJOY!!!

BreakawayBarb · Post by **BreakawayBarb** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:20 pm

I agree with the others...relax and have fun. The only other advice I'd share is rent a dinghy to explore snorkel spots you'd otherwise not be able to access.

Capn Dan and Ruby · Post by **Capn Dan and Ruby** » Sat Feb 11, 2012 8:09 am

Relax, have fun, (I would go to Maho before it is gone), and on the trip back just start planning your next trip!

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