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About the island
The beaches of St. John are also world famous for
their snorkeling, making them a popular cruise ship destination.
Because there are no airports on St. John, there is only access to
the island by boat. Ferry service runs hourly from St. Thomas and
daily from Tortola; regular ferries are also available from Virgin
Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, and Anegada.
Capital: Charlotte Amalie
Location: St. Jhon is an island
in the Caribbean Sea and a constituent of the United States Virgin
Islands (USVI), an unincorporated territory of the United States.
Size: 20 square miles
(51 square km)
Population: 4,157
Language: English 74.7%, Spanish or Spanish Creole
16.8%, French or French Creole 6.6%, other 1.9%
Climate: Subtropical, tempered by easterly trade
winds, relatively low humidity, little seasonal temperature variation;
rainy season September to November
Terrain: Mostly hilly to rugged and mountainous with
little level land.
Currency: US dollar (USD)
Tourism info: Call Tourism Association (800) 524-2026
Getting there from Miami: St. John is located 1,103
miles (1,776 km) from Miami, FL. The easiest way to visit the Island
is to fly.
Travel Requirement:
Beginning Jan 1, 2008, the Western
Hemisphere Travel Initiative requires all U.S. citizens, citizens
of the British Territory of Bermuda, and citizens of Canada and Mexico
visiting St. John to
have a passport or other secure document that establishes the bearer’s
nationality to enter or re-enter the United States.
Attractions
You can explore the island on a
jeep safari tour, visit the national park for hiking and mountain
biking, take a quadracer tour, or rent a jeep or scooter and go cruising
for a day.
If you like the ocean, you can swim, snorkel, dive, sail, go fishing,
try snuba or seatrek, parasailing, banana boating or any of the many
sea activities available.
See a birds eye view of the region with our Google Caribbean
Map.
Getting around.
If you plan to rent a car in St. John ,
be aware you will be driving on the left. The only islands in the
Caribbean where you drive on the right are Aruba, Cuba, Dominican
Republic, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Martinique, and the Netherlands Antilles.
Taxi service is available on the island. Although metered rates vary,
they are reasonable and are fixed by law. Bicycles and scooters are
also available for rent at most popular tourist centers.
You can use your home driver’s license but you'll need to purchase
a temporary St. John driver's license for $20. Remember, when you
take to the road, British rules apply, so keep to the left. Pedestrians
should remember to look right before crossing streets.
Check dates and prices for Miami Cruises
to St. John.
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Web links
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John - Official Site
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St.
John - Wikipedia
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