One Week in St. John Itinerary
For one week in St. John you should pick a beach or two to do every day from beaches of St. John. On one or two days of the trip I’d pick a day trip or activity to do instead of the beach. A sample itinerary is as follows: Day 1 Get to your Airbnb and spend the day by your pool or a beach that is close to town. Get dinner in town. End your night at Beach Bar and play cornhole in the sand. Drink your night away on Cruzan Rum! Per Jack Sparrow, “Why’s the rum always gone?”. Day 2 Stock up at Dolphin Market for the…
Beaches of St. John
Without further ado here is a guide of my favorite beaches on St. John: Francis Bay – this is my favorite beach on the island! It’s secluded as it is far from Cruz Bay and more difficult to get to. The water is so calm it just laps at your ankles. The best part about the beach is the snorkeling. You will swim with large sea turtles and stingrays! If you go to the far right side there are huge schools of fish to snorkel with. I even saw and octopus! It is the best of both worlds as far as what you can see snorkeling and the secluded vibe…
Travel St. John Guide
This is a complete guide to the logistics of planning a trip to St. John. Find out where to stay, how to get around, and more below. Geography As far as the island goes, 2/3rds is national park and there are two main towns: Coral Bay and Cruz Bay. Cruz Bay is much livelier although I recommend checking out Coral Bay for lunch one day. All the main beaches are on the North side of the island. Believe it or not there is only one round about, one gas station, 2 main roads, and no stoplights on this island. The two main roads are the road along the north side…
10,000 Reasons to Visit St. John, USVI
Every travel experience is different. I think there is a difference between my favorite experiences abroad and my favorite destinations. Europe was by far my favorite experience because it pushed me out of my comfort zone and allowed me to try new and scary things. St. John on the other hand is my favorite place on this earth. Where do I even begin with how much I love this place?! Why travel to St. John You know that imagine in your head of yourself frolicking on a beautiful abandoned beach that looks straight out of Lost? That’s St. John. Crystal clear water. Warm sandy beach. Overhanging palm trees. It is…
Weekend in Newport Beach, CA Itinerary
By now you have been inspired by my Residents Guide to Newport Beach, CA and read through the logistics of planning a trip. You want to know an itinerary that you can follow for your trip. Here is an example itinerary if I had to plan one weekend in Newport Beach, CA. Friday Arrive in Newport Beach. Check in to your hotel. Take a quick walk on the boardwalk along the beach to get acquainted with the sea air and your surroundings. Get a happy hour margarita and some Mexican food at Baja Sharkeez. Go back to your hotel and enjoy the view as you get ready for a night…
Residents Guide on Newport Beach, CA
Welcome to my home Newport Beach, CA! Newport Beach is the go-to spot in Orange County because of the pristine coastline, multi-million dollar houses, and the lively atmosphere. To give some reference, most of my friends in Orange County all live in the heart of Newport by the bars and the beach. If you only have one weekend in Orange County I would make this your destination! Why Visit Newport Beach, CA: The Homes – Believe it or not the houses along the beach and in the harbor are multi-million dollar homes owned by wealthy residents. The median price of homes currently listed in Newport Beach on Zillow is $2,358,000!…
How to Plan a Trip to Newport Beach, CA
Now that you have been inspired to visit Newport Beach, CA after reading Resident’s Guide to Newport Beach, CA you want to know what next! Best time to go March-October. The weather is typically a breezy 75 and sunny year round, with the summers slightly warmer and the winters slightly cooler. While we have the occasional 80+ day at the beach in the winter you’d have to get rather lucky on the weekend you come. (As i write this it was 85 and sunny today, January 28th!) If your coming from close by that may be fine, otherwise I would avoid this time. If you do come for the holidays…
