1. "In Your Zone Training"
Located on the Island of St. John, 6-Paq Scuba offers introductory "In Your Zone" scuba diving classes, diving certification courses, and fun dive charters. Step into the warm, clear Caribbean waters and dive the calm 3-6 feet waters. Once you are ready, you'll move to the reef 12 feet below. If you love to dive, then the Tobago Key is perfect amidst the volcanic rocks, reef, nurse sharks and dolphins. And for the night owls, the underwater charter takes you diving at night surrounded by the phosphorescence from the corals. Let the moonlight guide your dive as you pass the sleeping turtles.
2. Ranger-Guided Hikes
Hike the Danish road that takes you to the plantation ruins of the early settlers in St. John. You'll be amazed at the stone structures remaining in the middle of the forest. As you stroll the island, marvel at the baobab, the island's only surviving sacred tree brought to the island by slaves. As you hike down Reef Bay Valley, you'll come across pre-Columbian sugar plantation ruins, cattle grazing stone walls, and antiquated carvings.
3. Luxurious Camping For All
Located in the Virgin Islands National Park, this resort provides the perfect camping opportunity for everyone. If you love to camp and do everything yourself, Cinnamon Bay offers pop-up tents, cottages, and Eco Tents. Wander over to Turn Bay Snack Shack & Bar for a fill of fish tacos, house cut fries, cocktails, smoothies, ice cream and cold beverages. Trunk Bay also has a gift shop so you can get pick up souvenirs to remind you of your trip. Professionally prepared meals are found in the Raintree Cafe, where you can have breakfast, lunch, dinner, movie nights, game nights and live music.
4. The Best Snorkeling Destination
Marvel at the plethora of marine life. Located on the eastern end of Leinster Bay, Waterlemon Cay offers hiking trails overlooking the Caribbean. Stroll by spectacular azure waters teeming with life. As you walk the island, you'll come across seagrass surrounded by green sea turtles, beautiful cushion starfish, and more. Snorkel the clear waters amidst schools of bluehead wrasse, Atlantic blue tangs, and squirrelfish. You'll be surrounded by the spectacular corals of Cruz Bay, including boulder and grooved brain, pillar, and elkhorn varieties.
5. Upscale Shops & Restaurants
Stroll over to the Bajo el Sol fine art gallery for the Caribbean inspired collections or visit Bamboula for primitive art, clothing, and textiles. Pick up island inspired home decor at Portico or Nest & Co. For island-inspired bags, hats or souvenir, visit Island Birds. You'll marvel at artisan jewelry, crafts, glass and pottery from Best of Both Worlds. The Virgin Islands offers duty-free shopping so you'll save money on jewelry, watches, and liquor. Mongoose also offers contemporary Caribbean dinners at Virgin Fire. Kayak, snorkel tours and fly fishing are offered from Arawak Expeditions.
