[TiAg335i]

I am leaving for St. John July 15th and was wondering if you guys had any suggestions as far as fun things to do...and if I need to reserve or register a spot in advance...thanks.

[SoYank]

The National Hurricane Center started naming hurricanes after men in hopes that none of them would get past the Virgin Islands.

[Spool]

Originally Posted by SoYank

The National Hurricane Center started naming hurricanes after men in hopes that none of them would get past the Virgin Islands.

They have female hurricane names too



There's not much to do in St. John really, that place has shit load of mosquitoes, take the ferry to St. Thomas, more stuff to do there...check out Sapphire beach, nice clean beach....

[Jurisprudent]

Sorry, but St. Thomas is overcrowded and in some areas, a dump. I was in St. John a few years back on the Coral Bay side, which is very secluded, quiet... I spent a fair amount of time just exploring the island and beaches via a rented 4wd Jeep. If you want to be around tons of tourists and shop, take the ferry and go to St. Thomas, if you want to relax, stay on St. John. Cruz Bay (St. John) - where the ferry will drop you off - has a little bit more in the way of places to go, but there are a few good places to eat on the Coral Bay side as well.

Lameshur Bay and Little Lameshur Bay - if you can get there - are some of the most secluded beaches you will ever see. I think I saw 3 people at Little Lameshur. Both are 4wd accessible only.

I would, however, recommend taking a day boat trip to Virgin Gorda, the Baths, snorkeling, etc... boats leave in the morning from Cruz Bay - its well worth it.

[Neurorad]

If you're staying at a hotel, call the concierge for tips on which SCUBA shop to use. If you're not certified, you can go on 'introductory' dives that stay very shallow.

If you're certified, check out dive sites 'cow' and 'calf'. I dove with Paradise Watersports, good shop, but, as always, depends on the divemaster who leads you on the dive.

[Spool]

Originally Posted by Jurisprudent

Sorry, but St. Thomas is overcrowded and in some areas, a dump. I was in St. John a few years back on the Coral Bay side, which is very secluded, quiet... I spent a fair amount of time just exploring the island and beaches via a rented 4wd Jeep. If you want to be around tons of tourists and shop, take the ferry and go to St. Thomas, if you want to relax, stay on St. John. Cruz Bay (St. John) - where the ferry will drop you off - has a little bit more in the way of places to go, but there are a few good places to eat on the Coral Bay side as well.

Lameshur Bay and Little Lameshur Bay - if you can get there - are some of the most secluded beaches you will ever see. I think I saw 3 people at Little Lameshur. Both are 4wd accessible only.

I would, however, recommend taking a day boat trip to Virgin Gorda, the Baths, snorkeling, etc... boats leave in the morning from Cruz Bay - its well worth it.

that can be said anywhere...u just need to go to the right place...if you want to be alone, go to the Sapphire beach i mentioned...when i was there, there was hardly anyone...then i went to a more rural and it was fun if you wanna drink and party there...

[SoYank]

Originally Posted by Spool

They have female hurricane names too

Really? I never noticed.

[Spool]

Originally Posted by SoYank

Really? I never noticed.

Okay sarcasm noted...


Or Katrina must be a dude?

[rosierobins2003]

was there and there is great snorkeling and swimming. also there is a sugar plantation to tour. sorry, but can't give you names....to protect the innocent...actually it was a while ago and i don't remember any.

Ah, yes, we took an off road excursion with our rented jeep and went to Watermelon Cove I think it was.....a fun time. Try the Conch....not.

Rosie

[155MPH]

Originally Posted by rosierobins2003

was there and there is great snorkeling and swimming. also there is a sugar plantation to tour. sorry, but can't give you names....to protect the innocent...actually it was a while ago and i don't remember any.

Ah, yes, we took an off road excursion with our rented jeep and went to Watermelon Cove I think it was.....a fun time. Try the Conch....not.

Rosie

Rosie, glad to see you are still lurking around here.

St. John is one of my favorite islands. Rent a jeep, explore. Francis Bay is full of beautiful fish and snorkeling is great. Careful driving when you get the little cloud bursts in the afternoon...makes those very steep roads VERY slippery.

There is a little barbecue shack ( I think it is called Joe's) in town. Great barbecue. There is also a five star restaurant there but can't remember the name. I had a really nice rack of lamb there one new years eve.

[rosierobins2003]

Originally Posted by 155MPH

Rosie, glad to see you are still lurking around here.

St. John is one of my favorite islands. Rent a jeep, explore. Francis Bay is full of beautiful fish and snorkeling is great. Careful driving when you get the little cloud bursts in the afternoon...makes those very steep roads VERY slippery.

There is a little barbecue shack ( I think it is called Joe's) in town. Great barbecue. There is also a five star restaurant there but can't remember the name. I had a really nice rack of lamb there one new years eve.

we stayed in the outskirts and the goats/donkey's would wake us up every morning braying.

Take a day trip over to St. Thomas too.

Oh, nice to see you on the boards 155....stop driving your wife crazy will ya?

rosie

[Neurorad]

Skip St. Thomas.

[ZBMW]

Don't know if it is still there but there was this nice little lunch bar in Mongoose Junction. We'd stop for a lobster roll and beer or a fried fish sandwich. There was also a nice gift shop with reasonable prices. When I was there a bottle of rum was 75 cents.
Chocolate hole is a nice place to snorkel if you can get a boat.

[NBN]

actually BVI is MUCH BETTER!! .