VIRGIN ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK
I've been to St. John and Virgin Islands National Park twice. Both times I stayed at the
Westin, which is wonderful.
Caneel Bay Resort is another lodging option. It looks amazing, and it is located within the national park. (I highly recommend getting dinner at
Zozo's at the Sugar Mill at
Caneel Bay Resort; be sure to make a reservation well in advance.) There are only two other resorts on St. John -
Gallow's Point Resort and C
oncordia Eco-Resort. I'm not familiar with them so I cannot recommend (or not recommend) them. There are a number of bed and breakfasts, house rentals, and campgrounds as well. One of the campgrounds -
Cinnamon Bay Campground - is located within the national park. The island of St. John is small - roughly the size of Manhattan - so if you do not stay within the park, you won't be far from it.
The best way to explore the park is to spend a different day at each beach. The various beaches all have gorgeous views. Some have snorkeling - and Trunk Bay even has an underwater snorkeling trail. (You can rent snorkel gear at the beach itself.) Cinnamon Bay has good snorkeling as well. Other beaches, like in Haulover Bay, require you to hike to them for access. The National Park Service is now offering
yoga on Saloman Beach (which requires a hike to get to). I missed out on that this year, but hope to do it next year.
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Trunk Bay |
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Trunk Bay |
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Swimming at Haulover Bay |
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Hiking |
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National Park Ranger |
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Donkeys all over the island |
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Wildlife |
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The Westin St. John |
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The Westin St. John |
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The Westin St. John |
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Ready for the national park tour |
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Cinnamon Bay |
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Hawk's Nest Bay |
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The beach at the Westin | | | | | | | | | | |
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