St. John, the smallest and most idyllic of the three United States Virgin Islands, is best known for its many white sand beaches, turquoise bays abounding in colorful corals & rainbows of tropical fish, and endless vistas of green velvet hills. Only nine miles long & three miles wide, two thirds of the island is the Virgin Islands National Park, so its spectacular beaches and untouched forests will remain that way for generations to come.

Getting here: To get to St. John, you will need to fly in to St. Thomas (STT). Upon arrival to St. Thomas, you will take a taxi to the Red Hook Ferry Terminal. Approximate cost for the taxi is $15-$20 per person, depending on luggage. The ferry leaves every hour on the hour from Red Hook to St. John from 6 am until midnight. Ferry fare is $8.15 per person and $4 per bag, each way.

Driving on the left: The first major thing that first time visitors to St. John notice is that the left side of the road is actually the “right” side of the road! When driving, remember to keep left at all times.

Around Town: When greeting those who live on St. John, a “Good Morning”, “Good Afternoon”, or a “Good Night” will go a long way. Keep in mind that some things on St. John are truly on Island Time , and patience is a great thing. Also, bathing suits are for the beaches. Please be sure to have a cover up on and males should have shirts on while in public places.

Getting Around: Taxis are readily available on St. John. They will take you to Cruz Bay, Coral Bay or any of the beaches along the way. The information book at your hotel or villa should provide taxi driver suggestions. Here are a few more:Chico 340-690-6507 Piper​340-344-4234

Cell Phone/Data Service: AT&T has the most reliable service on St. John. Sprint and TMobile, have limited coverage in the USVI. If you have Verizon, you will be roaming and you will incur fees. As a precaution, be sure to check with your provider before your trip to determine if you will have coverage while traveling.

Shopping: There are many places on St. John that are great for shopping. Most stores and restaurants accept cash or credit card, but some are cash only. The US dollar is used on St. John and St. Thomas.

Questions? Feel free to contact our wedding planner, Michelle Cawthron of Paradise Planning, with any questions you may have. Her email isMichelle@ParadisePlanningUSVI.com

Websites: Want more info about St. John? Check out http://www.stjohnusvi.com/stjohn.html