Islands.com puts St John on list of '7 Most Remote Beaches in the Caribbean'

We are never surprised when St John beaches make the 'top' lists concerning their beauty but, we are always pleased that others recognize what we already know.  Islands.com just named St John's Salomon beach one of their '7 Most Remote Beaches in the Caribbean'. Here is what they said:

Salomon Bay :

Hiking-only access tends to discourage crowds. Start at the National Park Visitors Center near Cruz bay; from there, it's an easy walk down Lind Point Trail, stopping to admire the view along the way.

We think it is worth the trek.  Here are some other wonderful St John hiking trails including our favorite, the Reef Bay Trail.

Islands Magazine names St John's Trunk Bay 'Best Beach in the Caribbean' for 2013

Trunk Bay, St John

Best Beach in the Caribbean: Trunk Bay, USVI

Zach Stovall has walked on countless Caribbean beaches in the most unsung locations. This one rose to number-one on his list for 2013. "No hotels, houses or restaurants," he says. "Only small signs of life — a snack bar and a gift ship — fleck the strand."

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 complete 2013 favorite beaches, resorts and...everything list.

Trunk Bay is but one of over 30 magnificent beaches on St John. What is not to like? Put St John on your 2014 travel list today!

US Virgin Islands makes short list of 'Best Islands to Raise a Family'

We know the US Virgin Islands, and in particular St John, to be one of the best places in the world to vacation, but according to Islands.com the US Virgin Islands is one of the 5 best islands to raise a family.