St. John, the island of "the Park" is two-thirds owned by the Virgin Islands National Park, the epitome of peace and serenity, and boast some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Many tourists visit St. John for its scenic beauty. St. John is the purest of the Virgins and only has a landmass of twenty square miles. St. John is a jewel and with the island's steep mountains covered in lush tropical forests, rimmed by white sandy beaches, and surrounded by beautiful turquoise seas, makes living very enjoyable.
SUGGESTED LINKS
- Pine Peace School
- St. Thomas/St. John Chamber of Commerce
- Tourism-USVI
- Mahogany Run Golf Course
- University of the Virgin Islands
- St. John Yacht Club
- Economic Development Commission
- Rotary Clubs-USVI
Pine Peace School:
Pine Peace School, a private elementary school that accepts students from preschool through sixth grade is the only private school on the island of St. John. Many elementary and high school students take the ferry to St. Thomas to attend other private or religious-affiliated schools.
St. Thomas/St. John Chamber of Commerce:
Overlooking beautiful Charlotte Amalie harbor in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, the St. Thomas/St. John Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of both business and professional people dedicated to promoting the civic and economic growth of our community. Visit the St. Thomas/St. John Chamber of Commerce at: http://www.chamber.vi/body_index.html
Tourism-USVI:
Breathtaking beaches, pristine coral reefs and untouched rainforests are some of the many features the U.S. Virgin Islands have to offer. Please visit the United States Virgin Islands Department of Tourism website at http://www.usvitourism.vi/ where you can meet some of our friendly people, learn about the islands music, culture and cuisine. Come and visit America's Caribbean paradise and see what we have to offer you.
Mahogany Run Golf Course:
For golfers, the thrill of a lifetime awaits at Mahogany Run Golf Course on the beautiful island of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The George and Tom Fazio design offers eighteen of the most challenging holes in the Caribbean culminating in the spectacular "Devil's Triangle", the course's world renowned signature trio of holes on the Atlantic Ocean. The public course and its fully stocked pro shop are open every day, and quality rental equipment is available. For more information, visit their website at www.mahoganyrungolf.com.
University of the Virgin Islands:
Historically American, Uniquely Caribbean and Globally Interactive describe the University of the Virgin Islands which is located both in St. Thomas and St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. UVI is a liberal arts, land-grant institution established by public statute to meet the higher education needs of the people of the U.S. Virgin Islands and the wider Caribbean. UVI is accredited by the Commission on High Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation. Visit us at http://www.uvi.edu.
St. John Yacht Club:
While there are no yacht club facilities in St. John, the St. John Yacht Club meets the third Tuesday every month at Say Chelles Restaurant in Cruz Bay. The club sponsors the annual Thanksgiving Weekend Regatta which draws casual and serious racers. For more information, contact Connections at 340-779-4994.
Economic Development Commision:
The Economic Development Commission is empowered to encourage and assist the creation, development and expansion of businesses in the Virgin Islands. Its basic purpose is the promotion of growth, development and diversification of the Virgin Islands. In addition, the EDC is a semi-autonomous government instrumentally responsible for the promotion and enhancement of economic development in the United States Virgin Islands. For more information, visit us at: http://www.usvieda.org/.
Rotary Clubs-USVI:
Rotary International of the Virgin Islands is a worldwide organization consisting of business and professional leaders that provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help to build goodwill and peace both here in the Virgin Islands as well as nationwide. More information: http://www.rotary.vi/.
