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Ancestors of the people of the Caribbean hailed mainly from West Africa, Europe and the Americas. The Virgin Island's culture reflects these inhabitants. The Danish controlled the US Virgin Islands for many years, yet the dominant language since the 19th century has been English-based Creole. The largest influence on modern culture comes from the African slaves who were forced to work the sugar plantations for over two centuries.
Many of our guests inquire about renting a boat. It is very appealing to take a private water tour of St. John and St. Thomas or to the nearby British Virgin Islands (passport required). When our friends and family come to visit, we go out on the water with our favorite family owned companies. If we are power boating we go out with Island Roots Charters. If we want to sail, we call up Morning Star Charters.
Food culture tells the intimate story of diversity through cuisines, richness of flavors and offers a space for cultural interaction. Each Caribbean Island has a unique flavor and culinary technique. Historically, Caribbean food has been influenced by several cultures of the world.
The United States Virgin Islands (USVI) is comprised of four main islands: St. Croix, St. Thomas, Water Island and St. John. A paradise on Earth can be found in the Virgin Islands National Park (VINP), where you can swim with sea turtles, eagle rays, and schools of multicolored fish (St. John, USVI).
ST. JOHN'S LESS TRAVELED BEACHES
While Saint John has gorgeous beaches like Trunk, Cinnamon, and Maho, our coastlines are home to beaches. Here is our list of secluded and secret beaches in Saint John. Despite their relative accessibility, lengthy hikes, or limited accessibility by boat or kayak, these beaches are beyond postcard St John.
12 EXCITING THINGS TO DO IN ST. JOHN
Have you decided on where to go for your next vacation? This post includes a list of St. John's most fantastic attractions and suggestions on what to do when you get there (and why you should go). This guide will provide you with all the information to enjoy Saint John, from the excellent beaches to the best places to drink craft beers.
Undersea volcanoes and shifting plate tectonics formed the Caribbean Islands and remained uninhabited as the islands developed. The Arawak or Taino Indians were the first inhabitants who lived peacefully on St. John for centuries before a more aggressive tribe, the Caribs, overran them.