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Plan Your Stay
Everything you need before you arrive — when to come, how to get here, and what to know once you do. Ferry logistics, timing the seasons, car rentals, and the practical details that shape a good St. John trip.
What Your First Day in St. John Should Look Like
Your first day in St. John is a travel day first. Here's what arrival looks like — ferries, rental pickup, groceries, and what to skip on day one.
A First-Timer's Guide to St. John: What I Wish I'd Known
First time visiting St. John? Here's what actually catches visitors off guard — ferries, driving, national park rules, and what to know before you arrive.
What to Pack for St. John: A Villa Guest's Perspective
A practical St. John packing guide for villa guests: reef-safe sunscreen rules, what your villa already has, what to buy on island, and what to skip.
Hurricane Season in St. Thomas, St. John, and the USVI: What Visitors Should Know
Hurricane season in the USVI runs June through November, peaking in August and September. What each month means for visitors to St. Thomas and St. John.
Do You Need a Passport to Visit the U.S. Virgin Islands?
U.S. citizens don't need a passport to visit the U.S. Virgin Islands. REAL ID matters for flights, and BVI day trips require one. Here's what to know.
Getting Around St. John: Car Rentals, Taxis, and Island Transportation
Most visitors to St. John rent a Jeep or SUV. Here's what to know about car rentals, taxi rates, driving on the left, and getting around without a vehicle.
Best Time to Visit St. John: Seasons, Weather, and What to Expect Each Month
St. John stays warm year-round, but the best time to visit St. John depends on your priorities. A month-by-month guide to weather, crowds, and rates.
The Red Hook Ferry to St. John: Schedules, Fares, and What to Expect
The Red Hook ferry runs hourly from St. Thomas to St. John in 20 minutes. Schedules, fares, car ferry costs, parking, and what to expect on the crossing.
How to Get to St. John: Ferries, Flights, and the Journey from St. Thomas
St. John has no airport, so all visitors arrive by ferry from St. Thomas. Here's what to know about flights, ferries, and the journey to the island.
Where to Stay in St. John: Villas, Resorts, and Rentals Compared
A practical comparison of where to stay in St. John — private villas, resorts, and vacation rentals — with honest tradeoffs and what each option delivers.
St. John Villa Rentals: What to Know Before You Book
If you’re weighing whether St. John villa rentals are the right choice for your trip, you’re asking a question that shapes everything else about your experience.