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- St John
St John
The smallest of the islands, two thirds of St John consists of a
national park, a peaceful and largely unspoilt paradise for nature
lovers that offers pristine forests, secluded white beaches, hidden
coves, reefs and miles of hiking trails.
Danish immigrants were the first settlers and became extensive
producers of sugarcane. Today the abandoned 18th century
plantations scattered about the island provide a reminder of a
once-thriving agricultural community. A walk around the ruins of
the Annaberg Sugar Plantation, for example, offers a historical
glimpse of St John with magnificent views of the British Virgin
Islands.
In 1956 the beauty of the island grabbed the attention of the
wealthy Laurence Rockefeller who bought a large piece of land to
preserve its pristine loveliness and donated it to the government
as a national park. Today the Virgin Island National Park offers
numerous guided or independent hiking trails into the interior with
stunning views from the ridges and a variety of flora and fauna,
including wild cats, hummingbirds and iguanas. Of the dozens of
beaches the most popular is Trunk Bay, one of the world's most
photographed spots, that offers swimming and excellent marine life
in the protected reefs. There is also an underwater snorkelling
trail with signs identifying the types of coral and its
inhabitants.
The centre of activity on St John is Cruz Bay, a small town
offering speciality shopping, lively bars and delicious cuisine, as
well as jeep rental services and dive centres. There is limited
accommodation on the island.
Information & Facts
Climate
Most days the weather in St John is perfect. The sun shines all
year round and even during the summer months the temperatures are
lower in humidity, but the rain is scarce and fleeting. This
subtropical climate is a travellers dream.
Language
English is the official language. Spanish, Creole and
some French are also spoken.
Money
The official currency is the US Dollar (USD) divided into 100
cents. Most credit cards are accepted, including American Express,
Diners Club Mastercard and Visa, and are useful for withdrawing
cash at ATMs. Travellers cheques are widely accepted in hotels,
shops and restaurants provided they are in US Dollars. Foreign
exchange bureaux are available to exchange other currencies, but it
is best to arrive with US Dollars as many banks and hotels will not
exchange foreign currency.
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