Published: October, 2018
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St. John, US Virgin Islands

Trunk Bay, with its silky soft sand and calm, turquoise waters, is the most breathtaking beach I have ever been to.
— Nichole Rowles
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  • Trip type: Family, Beach
  • Activity level: easy
  • Ideal length of trip: 5 days

to & from

Fly into the St. Thomas Airport. Then take a taxi to the ferry terminal in Red Hook, which is about a 30-minute ride. The ferry to St. John leaves hourly.

Where to Stay

St. John was devastated by back-to-back Hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017, but the island is once again ready for visitors! The two major resorts, Caneel Bay and the Westin, were still closed in summer 2018, but the Westin hopes to reopen in January 2019. We recommend renting a villa through one of the island’s vacation rental companies. You will be met at the ferry in Cruz Bay, escorted to the villa and given a tour of the property. We have had good experiences with Catered To Vacation Homes and with Destination St. John. Choose a villa with easy access to Cruz Bay where the vast majority of the island’s restaurants and shops are located. Alternatively, Gallows Point Resort in Cruz Bay is open.

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