St. John

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New book set in St. John offers amazing read

Adventurous readers will relish Rae Ellen Lee's outragous revelations, discreet disclosures, and her take on the inevitable. She shares her life in the St. John, with its many surprises, which include her husband's realization that he was really a she.

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The Miss Lucy's Experience

You won’t find any restaurant more island authentic than Miss Lucy’s in Friis Bay, just outside St. John’s Coral Bay.

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Snorkel St. John

Treat yourself to a magnificent mosaic of marine life. Snorkeling is sensational in St. John, one of the top snorkeling spots in the Caribbean.

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Ship your packages ahead to Connections

Weather you are a visitor or resident, avoid paying extra baggage fees at airlines by shipping ahead. For information, click here.

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Coral Bay villa courtesy Windspree Vacation Homes

Get Away to Coral Bay

It’s the quieter side of St. John, where the goats really do roam - in herds by the side of the road. You’ll also find donkeys, sheep, chickens and unusually friendly people.

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Laurance Rockefeller's vision of a vacation

St. John's Caneel Bay Resort, has hosted heads of state, corporate moguls, movie stars, celebrities, and the simply well heeled.

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Chef Aaron Willis talks about The Seafood Market at The Fishtrap Restaurant in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands.

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In this On-StJohn.com interview, meet Cid Hamling, who started Connections St. John 25 years ago.

Feature Stories

Virgin Island residents play key tourism roles

The U.S. Virgin Islands is assuming a more visible role in regional tourism, with the election of two Virgin Islanders to prominent posts in Caribbean tourism. Click for more.

New local art in St. John

Bajo el Sol Gallery in St. John will feature the works of St. John artists Kimberly Boulon and woodworker Avelino Samuel during the month of March Click for more.

Best restaurants in the Virgin Islands

Some offer a few takes on native street foods, others elegant new Caribbean cuisine, with plenty of dining in between. Click for more.

St. John adventure offers an amazing read

Adventurous readers will relish Rae Ellen Lee's outrageous revelations, discreet disclosures, and her take on the inevitable. She shares her life in St. John, with its many surprises, which include her husband's realization that he was really a she. Click for more.

Find the best wedding products and services in the Virgin Islands

Planning a wedding in the Virgin Islands is easy and care-free with a little help from savvy wedding professionals. Find the best wedding products and services here. Click for more.

Hospitality at Hillcrest

Owner Phyllis Hall continues her family's tradition of genuine hospitality at Hillcrest Guest House in St. John. She makes it easy to settle in and watch the sunset. Click for more.

Sunset sail in St. John

Sherree and Scot York offer sublime sailing aboard their catamaran Calypso in St. John. Click for more.

Pleasures of the parks

They are not just for hikers or the flora and the fauna. The Parks of the U.S. and British Virgins Islands are a source of inspiration and exhilaration for all of us who need to get in touch with nature and ourselves. Click for more.

Access to nature

The Virgin Islands National Park, St. John has an accessible trail, allowing people with disabilities to commune a bit more with nature. Click for more.

Aaron Willis still dazzling diners in St.John

St. John's award winning Aaron Willis has had reviews and recipes featured in national magazines. But you can still find him behind the line cooking at his delightful restaurant in Cruz Bay. Click for more.

Find real estate in the U.S. Virgin Islands

Living in "Paradise" is still possible. Check out these realtors in the U.S. Virgin Islands for residential, commerical or investment property in St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John or Water Island. Click for more.

Help for small business in the Virgin Islands

Small business owners in the Virgin Islands may be more fortunate than those in other regions, thanks to a dynamic resource for entrepreneurs. Click for more.

Trinidad Charlie

Meet Charlie Deyalsingh also known at Trinidad Charlie, St.John's first condiment king who began developing his legendary hot sauces back in 1985. Click for more.

Mooies makes it happen

You won’t find any frou frou drinks with cute umbrellas or a view of sand or surf. But Mooie’s, a local watering hole for over fifty years, still reflects the authentic St. John. Click for more.

Thrill of the grill

Uncle Joe's BBQ, a legend in the center of St. John's Cruz Bay, always has a cloud of sweet scented smoke near its entrance. Joe Harrigan, a native of Anguilla, serves up delectable ribs, chicken and steak.. Click for more.

St. John Film focuses on local interests

St. John filmmaker and visual artist Andrea Leland believes in the power of film to enlighten, inspire and make a difference in people’s lives. This led her to found St. John Film which she continues to nurture. Click for more.

SBDC offers services in St John

The Virgin Islands Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is no stranger to entrepreneurs and small business owners in St. Croix and St. Thomas. Now businesses in St. John can benefit from the center open at the University of the Virgin Islands Academic Center at The Marketplace. Click for more.

Ken Wild's natural art

Ken Wild's name conjures up images of artifacts and plantation ruins on the island of St. John, where he has lived since 1984 and achieved a kind of folkloric fame for his work as National Park archeologist. Wild's career as a serious artist is lesser known. Click for more.