Long Weekend on St. John

Long Weekend on St. John

Description:

To begin, you will fly into Cyril E. King airport on sunny St. Thoma*. After a short taxi and ferry ride, you will be greeted by the candy colored restaurants and shops lining the shores of Cruz Bay. Cruz Bay, or downtown, is a quaint little town that can be explored by foot. Cruz Bay is known for its tempting restaurants and exquisite shopping in the midst of a tropical village setting.

  • Caneel Bay Resort

    Caneel Bay Resort - St. Thomas
    • Contact:

    • +1 340 776 6111
    • visit website
    • Location:

    • P.O. Box 720
    • A couple of miles outside of Cruz Bay
    • Caneel Bay,VI00831
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    from $450
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    Description:

    Pristine and perfect with lush grounds, seven beautiful beaches and knock out views of St. Thomas across the sea, Caneel Bay Resort sets the stage for a comfortable vacation. The posh, yet simple, rooms are decorated in tropical-style furniture, and the upscale 170-acre property offers impeccable service as well as a variety of activities and water sports. Guests spend their days playing tennis, relaxing at the beach, browsing in the ritzy gift shop, and enjoying fine dining at any one of the hotel's four restaurants.

  • Caneel Bay Resort

    Caneel Bay Resort - St. Thomas
    • Contact:

    • +1 340 776 6111
    • visit website
    • Location:

    • P.O. Box 720
    • A couple of miles outside of Cruz Bay
    • Caneel Bay,VI00831
    • Map

    check rates
    from $450
    • user rating

    Description:

    Pristine and perfect with lush grounds, seven beautiful beaches and knock out views of St. Thomas across the sea, Caneel Bay Resort sets the stage for a comfortable vacation. The posh, yet simple, rooms are decorated in tropical-style furniture, and the upscale 170-acre property offers impeccable service as well as a variety of activities and water sports. Guests spend their days playing tennis, relaxing at the beach, browsing in the ritzy gift shop, and enjoying fine dining at any one of the hotel's four restaurants.

  • Fungi's on the Beach

    Fungi's on the Beach - St. Thomas
    • Contact:

    • 1340 775 4142
    • visit website
    • Location:

    • Route 38
    • Located in Point Pleasant Resort

    Description:

    This funky bar and restaurant on Pineapple Beach serves local brews and local dishes like roast pig, roti, yellowtail Creole or stewed chicken.

  • Nauti Nymph

    Nauti Nymph - St. Thomas
    • Contact:

    • +1 340 775 5066 / +1 800 734 7345
    • visit website
    • Location:

    • Route 32 (Red Hook Road)
    • American Yacht Harbor B and C docks
    • Map

    Description:

    Drop anchor when it suits you at an inviting cove or at an island spot by renting a 25-foot, 29-foot or 31-foot powerboat. Nauti Nymph requires that you have more than 80 hours behind the wheel, but will send you out with a licensed captain if you fall short.

  • Old Stone Farm House (The)

    Old Stone Farm House (The) - St. Thomas
    • Contact:

    • +1 340 777 6277
    • visit website
    • Location:

    • Route 42 (Mahogany Run Road)
    • (Near the Mahogany Run Golf Course)
    • Map

    • user rating

    Description:

    The Old Stone Farm House serves delicious food in what was once the factory of a centuries-old sugar plantation. With exposed stone walls, candlelight and lovely table linens, the restaurant sets the stage for a gracious evening. The menu runs toward the contemporary side with dishes like pan seared salmon with arugula, pistachios, mint and a yellow split pea puree. It is served with basil pomme frites, or French fries to those who prefer English. Do not skip the chocolate covered Grand Marnier cheesecake.

  • The Cellar

    • Contact:

    • 340 715 1442
    • visit website
    • Location:

    • American Yacht Harbor
    • Next door to East End Café in the building next to American Yacht Harbor

    Description:

    This new tapas and wine bar adjoins the East End Café in Red Hook. The pressed tin ceiling, wall of illuminated wine bottles, onyx bar and plush leather chairs create an elegant but understated ambiance. The menu has an extensive list of tapas ranging from various cheese plates, hummus, pates, seafood and meats. The gourmet tapas are perfect to share but are large enough to be a full meal, making this a reasonably priced high-end dining experience.

  • Pistarkle Theater

    • Contact:

    • 340 775 7877
    • visit website
    • Location:

    • Tillett Gardens
    • (across from Tutu Park Mall)
    • Map

    Description:

    The island's premier little theater group puts on quite good performances throughout the year. Most of the actors live here, but most have at least some theater experience elsewhere. The director is often imported from the United States mainland to give the play a bit more polish. Look for plays like Bus Stop and California Suite on stage. Advance reservations are advised, but you may pick up your tickets at the box office.

  • Tillett Gardens

    • Contact:

    • +1 340 775 1929
    • visit website
    • Location:

    • 4126 Anna's Retreat, Route 38 (Smith Bay Road)
    • Across from Tutu Fire Station
    • Map

    Description:

    This small compound, tucked away right in the heart of the busy Tutu shopping area, is home to a handful of artists, the highly-acclaimed local theater group, Pistarkle Theater, a restaurant, and an ongoing series of concerts and art fairs, including the popular Arts Alive festival. Established in 1959 by the late Jim Tillett, the area developed into an art center when Tillett began making and merchandising his silk-screened island maps and prints. Similar items are still available at Tillett Art Gallery.

  • St. Thomas
  • Virgin Islands Ecotours

    Virgin Islands Ecotours - St. Thomas

    Description:

    Explore the protected area on St. Thomas' south shore known simply as the Lagoon. With a guide at the lead, paddle two-person kayaks down mangrove-fringed waterways to a rubble beach at the Lagoon's mouth. Stop there for a half-hour snorkeling expedition to see fish dart about coral. The entire trip lasts 2 and a half hours and includes kayak rental, waterproof bags, life vests, mask and snorkel use. Children under seven are not charged.

  • Deano's Bar and Grill

    • Contact:

    • +1 340 774 6800
    • Location:

    • Route 33 (Crown Mountain Road)
    • Dorothea,

    Description:

    Basics like baby back ribs, grilled chicken dishes, spaghetti and meatballs and what the local newspaper called the best pizza on St. Thomas are staples on Deano's Bar and Grill menu, but Deano also conjures up some imaginative fare in his kitchen. Try the firecracker steak, a buttery beef tenderloin sautéed with fresh red chili and roasted garlic. Desserts are on the scrumptious side. The triple chocolate cheesecake is heavenly.

  • Concordia Eco-Tents and Studios

    • Contact:

    • +1 340 715 0501 / +1 800 392 9004
    • visit website
    • Location:

    • PO Box 310, Cruz Bay
    • South Shore
    • Southshore,VI00830
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    from $160

    Description:

    You have your choice of attractive condominiums or tent cottages at this small eco-friendly resort, located at the nether reaches of St. John. A rental car is a necessity. The condominiums have attractive tropical décor with solar power and plumbing. The tent cottages are made of high-tech fabric, have solar and wind power as well as composting toilets. Both are quite comfortable, but the cottages are more like a summer camp abode than a condominium. Both accommodations share a pool and sport views, some better than others.

  • Secret Harbour Beach Resort

    Secret Harbour Beach Resort - St. Thomas
    • Contact:

    • +1 340 775 6550
    • visit website
    • Location:

    • 6280 Estate Nazareth
    • St Thomas,St. Thomas00802
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    Description:

    This all-suites combo resort is on the stunning white-sand beach at Nazareth Bay, just outside Red Hook Marina. All four contemporary buildings have southwestern exposure (great for sunsets), and each unit has a private deck or patio. You'll be just steps from the sand, and great snorkeling is right offshore. There are three types of accommodations: studio apartments, one-bedroom suites, and two-bedroom suites. Each studio apartment has a bedroom/sitting room area, patio, and dressing room area; each one-bedroom suite has a living/dining area, a separate bedroom, and a sun deck; and each luxurious two-bedroom suite has two bedrooms, two bathrooms with tub/shower combinations, a private living room, and a patio. Each unit has a kitchen. Not only are all the spaces and the location great for families, but children 12 and under stay free in their parent's room. Honeymooners are likely to show up in the winter months. Secret Harbour is also home to one of the most celebrated restaurants on the island, the Blue Moon Cafe.

  • Cinnamon Bay Campground

    • Contact:

    • +1 340 776 6330 / +1 800 539 9998
    • visit website
    • Location:

    • P.O. Box 720
    • Cinnamon Bay
    • Cinnamon Bay,VI00831
    check rates
    from $110

    Description:

    Camping does not get any nicer than this. Nestled beachfront in Virgin Islands National Park, Cinnamon Bay Campground offers you your choice of rudimentary concrete screened cottages, cozy canvas tents or bare sites where your bring your own. The toilets and cool showers are down the path in all cases. Guests meet and greet at the Tree Lizards Restaurant, at the spacious strand of white sandy beach or at park ranger-led hikes and evening programs.

  • Allure Villa

    Allure Villa - St. Thomas
    • Contact:

    • +1 800 537 6246(Toll Free) /+1 340 776 0635
    • Location:

    • Off Route 352
    • (Mail) 100 Blackbeard's Hill, Suite 3
    check rates
    from $150

    Description:

    With views of the ocean from a magnificent bluff and the sound of waves crashing below, Allure Villa sets the stage for a comfortable tropical vacation. The villa can accommodate as many as six people in its three air-conditioned bedrooms with private verandahs. Two bedrooms are on one level and the third on another, providing privacy for families. The villa, in Peterborg, is minutes from the famous Magens Bay beach.

  • Sea Star Villa

    • Contact:

    • +1 340 776 0635 / +1 800 537 6246 (Toll Free)
    • visit website
    • Location:

    • Off Route 322
    • ((Mail) 100 Blackbeard's Hill, Suite 3)
    check rates
    from $110

    Description:

    Located near the Ritz Carlton, St. Thomas hotel, this villa matches its neighbor in elegance. Decorated with seagrass, banana leaf and teak furniture, tropical bright accents and tile floors, this villa also sports gorgeous views of St. John and the sea. Located just a few yards from a rocky shoreline, this villa has a wall and gate to provide maximum security. Extras include top-of-the-line Viking appliances, an infinity pool that appears to flow into the air and an office perfect for keeping in touch with your company.

  • Lotus

    • Contact:

    • 340 774 SAKE
    • visit website
    • Location:

    • American Yacht Harbor
    • First floor

    Description:

    East meets West meets the Caribbean at this nouveau sushi restaurant and bar.

  • Latitude 18

    • Contact:

    • 340-777-4552
    • visit website
    • Location:

    • 9C Vessup Lane, off Route 322

    Description:

    This East End hot spot is a favorite with the yachties, as it's located opposite the American Yacht Harbor, overlooking the Red Hook ferry terminal. The casual open-air restaurant and bar, featuring a ceiling adorned with boat sails, regularly offers some of the best live music on the island, especially on Thursday through Sunday nights. The food is excellent but the selection is limited, and the crowd tends to be older - so don't expect to find 20-somethings doing body shots off each others' bellies here. To get there take the road that goes toward the Ritz, then make a left after about one-tenth of a mile. Follow that road almost to the end, until you see a sigh that says "Latitude 18." Turn left and follow the abominably bad dirt road all the way to the end.

  • St. John
  • Skinny Legs

    Skinny Legs - St. John
    • Contact:

    • 134 779 4982
    • visit website
    • Location:

    • Route 9
    • Coral Bay

    Description:

    This is a local hangout. They serve bar food including an award-winning hamburger, hot dogs and other sandwiches. This a great place to watch the game or check out some live music.

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