Friday, December 6, 2013

Tips For St John Shore Excursions

By Tiffany Gill


Visiting the warm and sunny Virgin Islands is like a dream come true. The beaches are a dazzling white, the ocean waters are pristine and warm and guests are guaranteed a great welcome. The people of the islands are some of the most welcoming anywhere in the world. They will arrange for visitors to enjoy any number of St John shore excursions.

Visitors to the island have been thrilled by the beautiful beaches, warm ocean waters and lush vegetation for many years. The population is around 3,500 people, many of whom work in the tourist industry. They offer the typical warm welcome that visitors have come to expect from these islands. The lush tropical landscape is home to more than nine hundred difference species of wildlife. The selection of plants and flowers is also quite astonishing.

Most visitors arrive by ferry from the neighboring island of St Thomas. Cruise ships regularly dock in St Thomas and the passengers can hop on the ferry for the short crossing to Cruz Bay. From there they will have a hard time deciding how to spend their time on the island. There is shopping, hiking, horseback riding and a wonderful range of water sports.

The beaches and ocean are really one of the best reasons to visit the island. There are many spectacular crescent shaped beaches with glistening white sands and delightfully clear waters. Every type of water sport is available from wind surfing to zodiac rentals. Snorkeling is one of the best ways to experience the diversity of marine habitat that these rich waters have to offer. Many guests are having their first experience with either snorkeling or scuba diving. Luckily there are excellent guides who will really take great care of their clients.

Exploring the beaches is really a must on St John. The trade winds provide enough breeze to ward off intense heat. The waters are warm and perfect for swimming. The sand is almost white in many places and the perfect place to spend a relaxing afternoon. Many people also try snorkeling and scuba diving with an experienced instructor.

Spending a morning on the beach is like a dream come true. The waters are some of the best in the world for swimming, diving or just relaxing. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking and many people are already making plans to come back for another visit. To get a real feeling for the island it is well worth taking a two hour taxi ride to see the sights. For those who feel adventurous they can rent a jeep and conduct their own tour.

For most people it is also important to leave some time for a little shopping. Despite the size of the island there are still some outstanding shops and art galleries. On the last Saturday of the month, known locally as St John Saturday, there is a wonderful food and craft fair. This is the perfect opportunity for visitors to meet and mingle with the local people and enjoy freshly prepared foods and beverages.

St John shore excursions offer a wonderful variety of things to do and see. Those who enjoy shopping will not be disappointed. There are two main shopping districts withing five minutes of Cruz Bay. They have plenty of art galleries, upmarket boutiques, jewelry stores and studios. Visitors will have more than enough chances to pick up something really special to remind them of this fantastic island.




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