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The Hills Saint John 

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The Hills Saint John

AFTER PARTY @ CASA CHRISTOPH

R&R BEACH DAY

FAREWELL BOAT PARTY

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There are many villas and other options to choose from on the island! Our wedding ceremony and reception will be held at The Hills (<a href="https://thehillsstjohn.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://thehillsstjohn.com</a>). The Hills offers numerous villas of various sizes to meet your needs. We suggest booking at The Hills, if possible, to ease transportation to/from all wedding-related events. We DO have a villa block there so please mention when booking for discount. Please Contact: Ginger Shields <a href="mailto:ginger@vacationvi.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ginger@vacationvi.com</a> or Nicole Sirmon <a href="mailto:nicole@vacationvi.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">nicole@vacationvi.com</a> to book a villa at The Hills. More details listed below! Not staying at The Hills? No problem - our wedding planner, Michelle Cawthron, will be more than happy to help you coordinate your travel arrangements and find the perfect location for your stay. Contact Michelle via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Michelle@paradiseplanningusvi.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Michelle@paradiseplanningusvi.com</a>Please let her know that you are guests of our wedding and include your planned travel dates and the number in your party.Please reach out to her regarding those listed below too because she may be able to get special rates if multiple guests book at certain locations.

Recommendations

The Hills is where our wedding ceremony &amp; reception will take place. These Villas will make traveling to/from wedding festivities easy and effortless. We have placed a Villa-block on all 12 participating Villas so they will show up as "unavailable" on the website. To book, please contact Ginger (email provided below) and she will ensure you obtain the special wedding rate and answer any questions that you might have! BRIDE, GROOM &amp; FAMILY STAYING THERE! COME JOIN!

Most of the property consists of timeshare units, so very limited rooms are available. Please use the above link to reserve a Villa for the trip or contact Marriott directly (number provided above) if it shows unavailable online.

The Westin St. John Resort Villas

Gallows Point Resort

Grande Bay Resort

Coconut Coast Villas

Bride and Groom stayed here last trip, GREAT EXPERIENCE!

Calichi at Picture Point

Cruz Bay Boutique Hotel

Vrbo Options

Airbnb Options w/ Pool

Airbnb Options

Travel

USVI’s Trunk Bay ranked number 1 in World's 50 Best Beaches 2024. Most importantly, it's the beach Cort got down on one knee and proposed to Marisa on!MUST VISIT!

Best Beaches

Best Trails

Tours and Tickets

DOWNTOWN - CRUZ BAYThere 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. Cash is also accepted in the British Virgin Islands. You may incur a currency conversion fee if you use a credit card in the BVIs.

SHOPPING

DOCKSIDE MALL CRUZ BAY, CRUZ BAY, ST JOHN 00831, USVI(340) 777-4286

BEACH RENTALS

ST. JOHN, CRUZ BAY, ST JOHN 00830, USVI(340) 779-4949

STARFISH MARKET

This is where we rented our 4-Door Jeep Wrangler Convertible last visit and will be getting the same one this time. Best Car Rental on St. John for More Than&nbsp;a Decade!

Jeep Rental 

BEACHES: Caneel Bay Beach Club @ Honeymoon Beach: A relaxed, calm, curated experience available to all. Park at Caneel and get shuttled to Honeymoon. Food and refreshments available. Easy access by boat or hike. 10 min driveHawksnest:&nbsp;Gorgeous beach. Bring food and refreshments 12 min drive&nbsp;Oppenheimer: Only 3 Parking spots, Pretty Beach. Bring food and Refreshments. You can swim to mermaids chair from here 13 min driveJumbie Beach:&nbsp;Gorgeous beach. Bring food and refreshments. Smaller than Hawksnest 14 min driveTrunk Bay- Only beach that you pay a fee to enter.&nbsp;Beautiful beach.&nbsp;Has a revamped snorkel trail- Follow the trail while you are snorkeling to see descriptions of what fish you are looking at, the coral and lots of fun facts! Has food and refreshments as well. As well as lounge chair and snorkel rentals 15 min driveCinnamon Bay:&nbsp;Has food and refreshments as well. As well as lounge chair and snorkel rentals. Longest beach on St. John. Locals play volleyball on saturday and sundays. 20 minutes driveMaho Bay- This is the beach you will most definitely see turtles. Has food and refreshments as well as a gift shop. Lounge chair, snorkel and paddleboard rentals. Sometimes live music 25 min from The HillsFrancis Bay:&nbsp;Gorgeous Beach. Bring food and refreshments. 28 min driveHansen: In coral bay. Donation based. Bring refreshments and food 35 min drive All the above beaches are off of North Shore Road except Hansen. Take Northshore road and all these beaches are on your left hand side. I put them in order as you would drive past them when you leave Cruz Bay and head down northshore to visit the beaches.

HIKES: Ram Head- 40 min to the top 40 min driveReef Bay Trail- 1 1/2 To the beach or Petroglyphs 25 in driveSolomon Hike- 30 mins to the beach 8 min drive Those above are my favorite, but here is a link where you can check out all the hikes and beaches yourself and pick the ones you like best!<a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nps.gov%2Fviis%2Fplanyourvisit%2Fhiking-in-viis.htm&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMarisamenna%40rocketcompanies.com%7C2a588f5125a5418f2b4b08dd0cd33f5f%7Ce58c8e81abd848a8929deb67611b83bd%7C1%7C0%7C638680823665492757%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Eslb0DIaWU6Mjf6NVLm05%2BMAfTVWilLLn4uP6J3Da3c%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nps.gov/viis/planyourvisit/hiking-in-viis.htm</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffriendsvinp.org%2Fseminars-and-more%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMarisamenna%40rocketcompanies.com%7C2a588f5125a5418f2b4b08dd0cd33f5f%7Ce58c8e81abd848a8929deb67611b83bd%7C1%7C0%7C638680823665505306%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=HNYniuHUQcks%2FhsaLSLcTWE2nrRBlZ8YW43O9BBeXkk%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://friendsvinp.org/seminars-and-more/</a> Snorkel&nbsp;Gear and Beach Chair Rentals:Beaches: Trunk Bay, Maho Bay, Cinnamon Bay.&nbsp;Snorkel Gear Rentals:&nbsp;VI Expedition&nbsp;Company &amp; Just BeachBeach Bum STJ (Near the Ferry Dock)-&nbsp;Beach Bum also sell sun shades which we use here instead of umbrellas&nbsp;<a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stjbeachbum.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMarisamenna%40rocketcompanies.com%7C2a588f5125a5418f2b4b08dd0cd33f5f%7Ce58c8e81abd848a8929deb67611b83bd%7C1%7C0%7C638680823665517787%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=kvt7aqJG3kRQ0BVtk%2FTwsPRYtq0mosQOWapBr7Sk6To%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.stjbeachbum.com</a>&nbsp;Paddle Board Rentals: Maho Bay

Things to Do

Woody's Seafood Saloon - Cruz Bay   The original is now a landmark Caribbean seafood bar known globally for its laid-back island vibe, specialty drinks, happy hour, and great casual island fare. We have been recognized as one of the best island bars and restaurants by major Virgin Island and national publications.   World famous happy hour EVERY DAY from 3-6PM.   The Longboard - Cruz Bay   A first-come first-seated fast-casual style restaurant ... and can get very busy in high season during peak dining hours but it is SO worth the wait. Plan ahead, and be prepared to put your name down and walk around the town until your table is ready.   The food is phenomenal. The Bride loves the Tropical Tuna Poke Bowl while the Groom favorites the Octopus Ceviche. You can not go wrong with any of their cocktails or mocktails! Happy Hour is daily from 2 PM - 4 PM.   High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - Cruz Bay   Relax with the sound of waves on the beach, a shady canopy, and the friendliest, down to earth staff on island. High Tide serves breakfast, lunch, happy hour and dinner daily. Watch an unforgettable Caribbean sunset, or catch a game on one of our big screens *cough* - BOYS March Madness — the choice is yours!   HOURS Breakfast 8am–11am Lunch 11am-5pm Happy Hour 3pm-5pm Dinner 5pm-9:00pm   Joe's Rum Hut - Cruz Bay (Welcome Party Location)   If you made it this far, yes, this place too has daily happy hour! Hours are from 3-6PM.   Beach-side snacks with the best view in town. From tempura mahi sliders to 5 different house-made taco options, what is there to not love about Joe's!   Cruz Bay Landing - Cruz Bay   Offers Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Can't forget about their daily happy hour from 3-5PM. Next door is a cute coffee shop and creamery that is a must visit. The restaurant takes reservations for parties of 6+.   Hours --   Breakfast: 7am - 11am (til 12 on Sundays) Lunch: 11:30am - 5pm Dinner: 5pm-9pm Coffee Shop and Creamery open 7am-9pm   The Beach Bar - Cruz Bay   Casual stop for food and/or drinks. Open daily from 11:00 am until ... We have World Famous Painkillers, Bushwackers, and Big Juicy Burgers. Check out the Grab N Go Breakfast on Saturday & Sunday beginning at 8am. The menu is fresh, casual, and some of the best food on St. John. Come hang out with your favorite bartender & make some memories.   the LIME INN - Cruz Bay   Open Monday - Saturday from 5-930PM. Takes reservations online via OpenTable - reservations open 60 days in advance.   The menu consists of perennial classics such as their famous clam chowder and semi-freddo key lime pie, and features fresh locally sourced fish and bright organic Caribbean ingredients. Enjoy a taste of the Caribbean. Lime Inn now offers a unique experience of a tasting menu. There are four and six course options, with option for wine pairing, to experience the ‘Taste of Lime Inn.’   Chef Amaro came to Lime Inn in May of 2016 from Puerto Rico. Amaro has been a chef since 2000, his most recently held position at Marmalade in San Juan. His food brings Puerto Rican and Caribbean flavors as well as traditional European methods to the menu, and his jovial attitude doesn’t hurt either!   Morgan's Mango - Cruz Bay   At Morgan’s Mango, we try to reflect the life of the islands, a place of dazzling light and color, tropical breezes and starry nights, a relaxed and sensory experience.Joining us, to share in the culinary history of an island world crowded with so many wonderful cultures that it takes your breath way. Our food covers many Caribbean and South American cuisines—Creole, Bahamian, Cuban, Jamaican, Haitian, Puerto Rican, Argentinian and Mayan. All of these cuisines have been influenced by the original inhabitants of the islands, the Arawak and Carib Indians, as well as the Africans, East Indians and Chinese who arrived later. Add to these the foods of the Spanish, French, British and Danish settlers, and you have an incredible melting pot of ethnic and classic cuisines. Hence Cuisines of the Caribbean, a neo-Caribbean experience conveying the juice and jazz of the islands, a carnival of flavors and lifestyles.   5:30 PM - 10:00 PM everyday   Skinny Legs Bar and Grill - Coral Bay   We are an affordable and family-friendly bar and grill in Coral Bay on St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. In season we have lots of live music, sports, horseshoes, darts and we always have a lot of fun! We have great food at great prices!   11:00 AM - 8:00 PM everday   The Windmill Bar - Cruz Bay   The Windmill Bar is part of Neptune’s Lookout, a recreational estate. It’s the perfect spot to watch the boats sail by, the sun set, the moon rise, and the night sky. Bride and Groom spent way too much time there watching the sunset and listening to live music. They are open daily from 11 AM until 8 PM, with our kitchen serving up delights until 7:30 PM. If you’re aiming to catch a stunning sunset, we recommend arriving early to grab the best spot.

Casual Dining Restaurants located 10 minute drive from "The Hills":Cruz Bay LandingSundogLongboardTap RoomBeach Bar420Tap and StillWoodys Fine Dining located 10 minute drive from "The Hills":* Reservation Advised *Morgan's Mango- Lobster Nights and Regular Menu every Tuesday&nbsp;&amp; Saturday:&nbsp;(340) 693-8141The Terrace-&nbsp;&nbsp;Reservation system opens 1 month in advance. Call for reservations between 2pm and 5pm:&nbsp;(340) 779-85501864&nbsp;-&nbsp;Reservation system opens 1 month in advance&nbsp;(340) 774-1864La Tapa:&nbsp;(340) 693-7755&nbsp;<a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latapastjohn.com%2Fcontact&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMarisamenna%40rocketcompanies.com%7C2a588f5125a5418f2b4b08dd0cd33f5f%7Ce58c8e81abd848a8929deb67611b83bd%7C1%7C0%7C638680823665429514%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=1zIW%2FdD3iU48b6ah6EkW9PQygm3337yHAB3iX4iItZA%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.latapastjohn.com/contact</a>Dave &amp; Jerry's&nbsp;Steakhouse:&nbsp;(340) 779-9614&nbsp;<a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.daveandjerrys.com%2Fcontact&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMarisamenna%40rocketcompanies.com%7C2a588f5125a5418f2b4b08dd0cd33f5f%7Ce58c8e81abd848a8929deb67611b83bd%7C1%7C0%7C638680823665442624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=sF78oIGcrErjPmR5q8RAzcMs9ITURgdUEcUSSygqv5w%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.daveandjerrys.com/contact</a>Extra Virgin Bistro- Price Fixe Menu:&nbsp;<a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.extravirginbistro.com%2Fcontact-us&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMarisamenna%40rocketcompanies.com%7C2a588f5125a5418f2b4b08dd0cd33f5f%7Ce58c8e81abd848a8929deb67611b83bd%7C1%7C0%7C638680823665455547%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=YDTf5oKDjbccbWV6j8jaDMwGTMpxukSGZ7T8CJlKTo0%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.extravirginbistro.com/contact-us</a>&nbsp;(340) 715-1864Zozo's- Price Fixe menu:&nbsp;<a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zozosatcaneelbay.com%2Freservations&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMarisamenna%40rocketcompanies.com%7C2a588f5125a5418f2b4b08dd0cd33f5f%7Ce58c8e81abd848a8929deb67611b83bd%7C1%7C0%7C638680823665468204%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=bhLilKZkqCrmmNcIToY7jqPHH9zeMlBVFstlWl9stys%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.zozosatcaneelbay.com/reservations</a>Ocean 362:&nbsp;340-776-0001&nbsp;<a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Focean362.com%2Freservations%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMarisamenna%40rocketcompanies.com%7C2a588f5125a5418f2b4b08dd0cd33f5f%7Ce58c8e81abd848a8929deb67611b83bd%7C1%7C0%7C638680823665480405%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=BxKSvDnv0yALte9e98w5YEc1i%2BpCyLjuy%2BMehFLN9Nw%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ocean362.com/reservations/</a> Unique Dining&nbsp;Caneel Bay Beach Club @ Honeymoon Beach: Reservations Advised 10 min driveWindmill Bar- Restaurant in the center of the island. AMAZING SUNSET !! 15 min drive

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