Two thirds of St. John is a U.S. National Park, and here you



see what the world is like when nature takes care of itself.

Friends of the Virgin Islands National Park volunteers

staff an information kiosk here. Spend day after day

on beach after beach, each with its own panoramic view.

Let a friendly mongoose lead you along a woodland trail.

Many of them end on a plateaux high in the sky,

offering panoramic views of white beaches, emerald cays,

and turquoise waters.

There are tours of the National Park by safari bus or jeep,

and you'll find the drivers take a special pride in the

beauty of St. John. One well known taxi personality is

Miss Lucy Smith, her wagon can be identified by cow's horns

entwined with flowers on the hood. (Due to her Popularity

you must Book with her by reservation). There is a standard

rate for all tours, with stops at key observation points.

Island guides will charm you with ancient folklore and authentic

knowledge of the island.

You'll also see glimpses of abandoned 18th-century

sugar plantations, especially along the Reef Bay trail.

And you can even visit one--Estate Annaberg.

Ideal for beach lovers, Caneel Bay offers seven secluded

beaches - Honeymoon Beach, Caneel Beach, Little Caneel Beach,

Paradise Beach, Scott Beach, Turtle Bay Beach, and the

Hawk's Nest Beach. The resort is set on its own peninsula and

also surrounded by both the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea.

There are many different things to do here while on your

beach vacation, including snorkeling, nature walks, hiking,

sailing, kayaking in the sea, wind surfing, scuba diving,

and swimming. You can also order a private massage,

take lessons in watercolor, or just sneak away for a picnic.

The resort also offers you a fitness center and 11 outdoor

courts for tennis.

The resort of Caneel Bay offers 166 guest rooms and cottages

furnished with hand crafted furniture, woven fabrics,

natural wood, and native stone. The guest rooms also

offer patios and balconies that overlook the beaches

or resort gardens.

You can dine in several restaurants and bars that range

from fine dining to casual meals. The restaurants include

the Turtle Bay Estate House, Beach Terrace, The Equator,

Starlight Terrace, and the Caneel Bay Bar.

For those who are looking to work on their beach vacation,

Caneel Bay offers a business center complete with computers,

high speed internet access, printers, data ports, and even

telephones that offer free local calling.

Offering you everything for vacation bliss, Caneel Bay is one

place you'll be glad you found.