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A Floral Tour of St. John
Even though this is the smallest of the Virgins, 28 square miles in
size, many say it is the loveliest.
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Two thirds of St. John is a U.S. National Park, and here you see what
the world is like when
nature takes care of itself. Spend day after
day on beach after beach, each with its own panoramic view.
Let a friendly mongoose lead you along a woodland trail.
Many of them end on a plateaux
high in the sky, offering panoramic views of white beaches, emerald cays,
and turquoise waters.
The trail to Rams Head on the northeast side of the island contrasts
with the normal soft white sand Beaches found elsewhere on St. John.
You start at the
Salt Pond
area, going past
Drunk Bay
on this two hour tour.
In Cruz Bay there are gift shops and well stocked grocery stores;
there are also dive centers and jeep rental services.
Once you've visited, you'll know why the natives call Cruz Bay,
Love
City.
Sights
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There are tours of the park by safari bus or jeep, and you'll find the
drivers take a special pride in the beauty of St. John. Each has his
and her own personality, and by "her" we refer to Miss Lucy Smith,
her wagon identified by cow's horns entwined with flowers on the hood.
(Book her by reservation). There is a standard rate for all tours,
with stops at key observation points. Your guide will charm you with
ancient folklore and authentic knowledge of the island.
You'll also see glimpses of abandoned 18th-century sugar plantations,
especially along the Reef Bay trail. And you can even visit one --
Estate Annaberg.
Rental Cars are available in Cruz Bay
By boat,
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you can do some very special sightseeing around St.
John. Coral Bay is a nice anchorage, with drinks and snacks available.
Hurricane Hole is a perfect anchorage, surrounded by the National Park
and few people. Caneel Bay resorts provides boat trips during the week
to Virgin
Gorda. You leave in the morning, have lunch and return late in the day.
Call ahead to confirm.
How to get there:
A short ferry ride connects you
to St. Thomas, making it easy to stay on either island, and still
experience the varied lifestyles of both places.
Last revised November 23, 1995
Photography by
Steven Yagielowicz
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