St john virgin islands

Trunk Bay is among St. John's most scenic spots. The stunning Trunk Bay has its showers and bathrooms open again, as well as its restaurant; Cinnamon Bay beach is open and accessible but its cottages and camping areas have not yet been rebuilt. From Cruz Bay, Brannick recommends a scenic beach hike. The bottom is called Lind Point, and the top is Caneel Hill.

Learn how and when to remove this template message View of Saint John from neighboring St. Thomas Since , the U. Virgin Islands are an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States. Its residents are U. Until , governors of the territory were appointed by the US President.

John unfurls itself in unexpected ways if you just give it time. Slowing down was how I found a little path near a lookout point called Peace Hill that led down to a deserted beach; most tourists walk right past it on the way to the main attraction, an old windmill ruin. Slowing down was how I saw sea life dart in and out of mangroves when I went snorkeling on St. It was how I discovered a great Asian-inspired restaurant in town that was easy to miss unless you knew the way in: through a minimart, past the junk food aisle. Image Ruins at Caneel Bay, a luxury resort on the north shore with hiking trails and beaches.