Found on the eastern end of the Pillsbury Sound, St. John sits quietly and relatively uninterrupted. Of the three U.S. Virgin Islands, St. John is the smallest and least populated. When you arrive, you will feel as if the island is yours to explore and cherish, free from rampant tourism and overcrowding. The quiet nature of St. John gives it an unparalleled tranquility, and a trip to this island is a true "vacation." Relax on the glorious beaches or take part in one of the enjoyable water sports in the gorgeous turquoise channel Pillsbury Sound. For such a simple little island, there is certainly not a lack of activities. The locals are pleasantly friendly, and everywhere you go you will feel safe and content.
The coastline of St. John is mostly comprised of white-sand beaches and crescent shaped bays. The perimeter of the island is a downright masterpiece of nature; a marvel that is an absolute must to behold. A lot of the coast is rocky and looks imposing from afar, but as you get closer the friendly confines of St. John apply to these areas as well. The coast is a fabulous region to explore, hike, and participate in a plethora of water sports. There is a great deal of wildlife on St. John that is unique to the island, and spotting some of the exotic animals is incredibly interesting. Miles of fabulous hiking trails exist as well, and the ruins of the early 18th-century Danish plantations are a marvelous visual study. Along many of the hiking trails you will encounter mysterious petroglyphs in geometric shapes, and no one knows of their age or origin. They can be found inscribed into boulders and cliffs throughout the island.
Half of the island is known as the Virgin Islands National Park. Much care is put into keeping up this tropical paradise, and the Cinnamon Bay campsite is the most famous camping ground in all of the Caribbean. St. John is definitely a sleepy island, so don't expect a plethora of nightlife activities. However, when the sun goes down you can still enjoy a wonderful dinner on the patio of one of the fine restaurants, but as far as rocking clubs and loud bars, that just isn't St. John's style.