Destination: St. John - Last Minute Caribbean Vacation Guide
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Your schedule miraculously clears for the upcoming 4 day weekend - what kind of fun can you plan? How about a last minute Caribbean vacation to the beautiful island of St. John? Yes - certain times of the year planning a last minute trip can prove to be difficult and expensive - but knowing where to go and who to ask can make planning an impromptu trip easy and exciting.
Take stock of what is available. Do you have some frequent flier miles you can cash in? Don’t forget about the voucher from that last trip you took and got bumped to a later flight because of the weather or an overbooking. Sometimes last minute trips become expensive because the airfare is outrageous. If you’re traveling in off season, last minute fares could save you money, the airlines will be looking to fill empty seats.
Where do you want to go? The U.S. Virgin Islands offer a great getaway without a lot of hassle. and best of all - you DO NOT NEED A PASSPORT! That’s right, if you visit the U.S. Virgin Islands, you don’t need to hassle with a passport. As of January 2007 about 73% of Americans did NOT have a passport.
You have four days, what do you want to do? A day on the beach is a must. What about some shopping or snorkeling? Do you like to golf or fish? Plan some time for laying in a hammock by the villa and getting some much deserved rest. Visit the island travel pages to plan some of the activities you’d like to try. Because you’re traveling last minute, it might be a good idea to call and be sure you can book a tee time or a trip with one of the deep sea fishing charter companies.
All in all - a last minute trip is within reach if you have realistic expectations and you prepare accordingly. Don’t expect the trip of a lifetime, you didn’t have time to plan all of the activities you’d have to try to make it unforgettable - but you can get a taste of life on St. John and enjoy yourself away from the rat-race for a few days.
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March 14th, 2007 at 1:02 pm
[...] Original post by Carrie Hill [...]
March 19th, 2007 at 2:17 pm
St. John is a perfect place to vacation with family or friends; two-thirds of the island is a US National Park!
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July 16th, 2007 at 4:57 pm
I go to St. John, it’s beautiful, I definitely would tell a friend to visit! But now you are REQUIRED to have a passport to enter. Also if you plan on visiting the BVI you need a passport to dock there as well.
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