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    Which U.S. Virgin Island should you visit?

    Have you decided that you want to visit a U.S. Virgin Island, but aren’t sure which island? I can help you out! My favorite U.S. Virgin Island is St. John, closely followed by St. Croix, with St. Thomas in a distant third. But it totally depends what type of vacation you want to have! It is easy enough to travel between the islands, you could even mix and match! St. Thomas St. Thomas is the most developed in terms of tourism, with multiple cruise ships a day visiting. The island itself is lush and hilly with beautiful beaches. There is snorkeling but it pales in comparison to neighbors St. John…

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    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…

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    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…

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    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…