First trip to St John
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2014 6:11 pm
We just returned on Sunday from our first trip to St John and it was fantastic! We had never been anywhere in the Caribbean, and I don't think we will want to go anywhere else. This forum really helped us plan our trip and gave us great tips for things to do.
This trip was a celebration for several big events: hubby and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary last fall, our oldest just graduated from college, our middle just graduated from high school, and our niece was getting married at Caneel Resort. We stayed at a villa overlooking Hart Bay, and because someone on this forum recommended collecting sea glass here, I collected several pieces one morning. We snorkeled (for the first time) at Hawksnest, Maho, and Leinster. I was amazed at how long we could stay out without tiring.
As part of the wedding festivities we took a sunset cruise from Caneel to Cruz Bay. We were hungry afterward so we went to Woody's to eat. (I had to go since it was mentioned so many times here.) The next evening we had the rehearsal dinner on the beach at Caneel, and to my surprise, InnerVisions provided the entertainment! I had really wanted to hear them; however, after only a few selections, a rain shower pushed everyone inside, and they didn't perform again. The wedding the following day was beautiful, and the wedding dinner was held at Rhumb Lines.
I will try to post some pictures/video later. My husband used a GoPro for the first time and took some great video. Our kids also took some great photos that I can share. I can see why St John is so special to those who visit as well as to those who call it home. We certainly hope we can return soon. Thank you again for all the tips and comments that helped make our trip so special.
This trip was a celebration for several big events: hubby and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary last fall, our oldest just graduated from college, our middle just graduated from high school, and our niece was getting married at Caneel Resort. We stayed at a villa overlooking Hart Bay, and because someone on this forum recommended collecting sea glass here, I collected several pieces one morning. We snorkeled (for the first time) at Hawksnest, Maho, and Leinster. I was amazed at how long we could stay out without tiring.
As part of the wedding festivities we took a sunset cruise from Caneel to Cruz Bay. We were hungry afterward so we went to Woody's to eat. (I had to go since it was mentioned so many times here.) The next evening we had the rehearsal dinner on the beach at Caneel, and to my surprise, InnerVisions provided the entertainment! I had really wanted to hear them; however, after only a few selections, a rain shower pushed everyone inside, and they didn't perform again. The wedding the following day was beautiful, and the wedding dinner was held at Rhumb Lines.
I will try to post some pictures/video later. My husband used a GoPro for the first time and took some great video. Our kids also took some great photos that I can share. I can see why St John is so special to those who visit as well as to those who call it home. We certainly hope we can return soon. Thank you again for all the tips and comments that helped make our trip so special.