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News of St. John 
Good morning! We have some exciting news for football fans in the Virgin Islands (or St. John enthusiasts who are looking to jump on the bandwagon of an NFL team this season).
The USVI Department of Tourism has just announced a new multi-year partnership with the National Football League (NFL) team the New York Jets!
Read moreUSVI Department of Tourism Partners With the New York Jets
Good Afternoon! As you know we have now entered the low season in the Virgin Islands. That means less people looking to travel down the islands and deals on flights and accommodations are easier to come by. However, with airfare prices maybe the highest we’ve ever seen them in recent months, we wanted to analyze the upcoming high season to gain an understanding of what to expect. The good news is, it looks like airfare prices have come down significantly, hopefully a trend we’ll continue to see!
Good Morning! It’s hard to believe August is already upon us, which means that stateside the back to school advertising campaigns are in full swing, and our northernmost friends are trying to enjoy the last month of beach days, bonfires, boating, and camping before the weather gets a little iffy. Before we know it, the Halloween decorations and candy will be lining store shelves and Christmas music will be hard to avoid on the radio.
All joking aside, it’s a great time to start planning a trip to St. John, and whether you’re a seasoned St. John veteran or a first timer, we hope that you find a few tips in this article beneficial in doing so.
It was a big weekend for films with two of the most highly anticipated movies of the summer releasing – the Barbie movie and Oppenheimer. Unfortunately, Barbie has no known connections to St. John, but Robert Oppenheimer and his family were home owners and frequent visitors!
Read moreRobert Oppenheimer Spent His Final Days On St. John
July 3rd for most of the country is a day of preparation and travel for the Fourth of July. However, in the U.S. Virgin Islands the celebrations begin early. Emancipation Day is a very important part of our culture worth understanding.
We’ve already kicked off “Freedom Week” and this July 3rd, we’re celebrating the 175th Anniversary of when the enslaved people of the territory gained their emancipation after 177 years of Danish rule.
Good Morning! St. John is undeniably a special place, with aspects that are so captivating, they resonate with the entire community, locals and tourists alike. There are also incredible memories that are unique and have special meaning to individuals, families, and friends. We encourage you to take a moment, step away from the noise of every day life, and read a story submitted from a guest contributor while you reflect on the time you’ve spent on St. John over the years.
If St. John were to have a mascot, the sea turtle would be a great candidate!
Those who have explored the waters of beaches like Maho and Salt Pond Bay know it’s not uncommon to see many sea turtles at once.
National Sea Turtle Day is June 16th.
In honor of our majestic friends, we created some cool St. John sea turtle shirts! The shirts are only available for a limited time through June 18th, so be sure to get your shirt before they’re gone. Below are a few, and you can click here to browse the store to see additional designs.
Good Morning! It’s hard to believe we’re almost halfway through 2023! It seems like it was just yesterday we were writing about New Year’s Eve festivities on St. John and reflecting back on 2022.
At the beginning of the year, we brought on a few new writers to contribute to News of St. John. We’ve had overwhelmingly positive feedback from readers on the new content being published to the site. Our team has shared stories on a plethora of topics, everything from the history of Trunk Bay, to the sale of Epstein Island, to the music and art scene on St. John. And of course, more practical articles to give readers tips on new transportation options, restaurant openings, activities and events, and more.
Good Morning! New transportation options in the VI are always appealing to locals and tourists. We hit on a few new ones in an article in April offering service to St. Croix, Anegada, and Virgin Gorda. Today, we’re digging a little further into Fly The Whale, an airline service offering frequent and affordable flights between St. Thomas and St. Croix.
Read moreTravel Between US Virgin Islands Easier With Fly The Whale Airlines
Good Morning! We have some very exciting news to share with you today. News of St. John has just launched an online store which will allow you to purchase merchandise and have it delivered right to your door. The best part is that we will offer a wide variety of designs, including some of your favorite businesses as well as more generic St. John images and sayings. Check it out here!
