Here’s our list of travel resources for the island of St John, USVI. We don’t actively endorse or promote the businesses and services you may find in these pages. That said, we hope these links will help you discover and enjoy your time on St John!
RENTAL CAR FORMS
Aqua Blu Car Rental – Reservation Form ( download PDF ) aqua-blu-rental-rate-reservations
Bougainvillea Jeep Leasing Agreement ( download PDF ) Bougainvillea Jeep Leasing
NEWS RESOURCES
- St John On Island Times – St John travel info incl. beaches, hiking, restaurants/bars, activities, maps and more!
- St John Tradewinds News – Local news and info geared toward residents and seasonal visitors.
- St John Source – Local news and info aimed at residents of the Virgin Islands.
GET TO KNOW THE ISLAND
- St John On Island Times – Maps info and reviews on St John snorkeling, beaches, hiking and more!
- Ultimate St John Beach Guide – Mobile friendly maps, directions and beach and snorkeling reports!
- The St John Guide Book – Maps to help you discover St John!
MAPS OF ST JOHN
- St John On Island Times – Maps info and reviews on St John snorkeling, beaches, hiking and more!
- The St John Guide Book – Maps to help you discover St John!
ST JOHN ACTIVITIES
SUP ST JOHN
SUP [ stand up paddleboard ], SUP lessons, SUP yoga lessons and snorkel gear rentals
Complimentary delivery and pick up.
Call Lucy at (340) 514-5527
or visit www.sup-stjohn.com
CHEF and PROVISIONING SERVICES
Mathayom Vacharat
340-998-8670 Cell or 209-653-0486 Fax
www.stjohncatering.com
Passion Fruit Chefs &
Laura & Lauren
888-814-Chef Toll Free 340-777-1234 Phone or Fax
Email Laura or Lauren
Oasis Private Chefs – download PDF brochure/menu
Shaibu Abdulai – owner
915-537-1300
Email Shaibu Abdulai
Judy Parzanese – Provisioning Services
340-998-9124 Cell
Email Judy Parzanese
BABYSITTING SERVICES
Kid’s Night In
[Leslie McKibben has 25 years of pediatric physical therapy professional experience and raised 2 wonderful kids! ]
RATE: $20/hr, plus $5 per additional child per hour.
Service provided at your villa, condo, etc.
Visit her web site or download her services sheet: Kid’s Night In (PDF )
tel: 321-431-9113
Email Island Baby VI
www.kidsnightin.com
BABY EQUIPMENT RENTALS
Island Baby
[ We also have babysitting services ]
tel: 340-998-8327
Email Island Baby VI
www.islandbabyvi.com
ZIKA GUIDELINES FOR TRAVELERS
ZIKV is a mosquito-borne viral infection which is transmitted by the same Aedes aegypti mosquito which transmits dengue and chikungunya viruses. ZIKV was first detected in the Americas in 2014 and since then has spread to several other countries and territories. Since ZIKV is new to the Caribbean, almost everyone is susceptible to the infection. The most common symptoms of ZIKV infection are mild fever and skin rash, usually accompanied by conjunctivitis, muscle or joint pain, and general malaise that begins 2-7 days after the bite of an infected mosquito. Symptoms are similar to those of dengue and chikungunya and can last 2- 7 days.
ZIKV CANNOT be transmitted by close or casual contact with an infected person (i.e., not person to person) or through the air, food or water.
Prevention Messages for Travellers coming to the Caribbean
There is no vaccine or treatment available for ZIKV, so prevention measures are essential.
All travelers are advised to:
- Stay informed about the ZIKV situation in countries they are travelling to.
- Prevent mosquito bites:
o Use insect repellents on exposed skin. Insect repellents that contain DEET, Picaridin (also known as icaridin), oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) or IR3535 are the most effective and safe when used according to the label. If also using sunscreen, apply sunscreen first and insect repellent second.
o Where possible, wear light coloured long-sleeved shirts and long pants, socks and shoes to minimize exposed skin.
o When indoors use air conditioning and keep the doors and windows closed, unless they are screened, to keep out mosquitoes. If this is not possible sleep under mosquito nets to prevent bites.
What should you do if you feel sick and think you may have Zika?
- Consult a healthcare professional if you are feeling ill, especially if you have a fever. If you have returned home, make sure to tell them about your travel to the Caribbean.
- Use acetaminophen or paracetamol to treat fever and pain.
- Get lots of rest and drink plenty of liquids.
- A person infected with ZIKV will have the virus in their blood for the first week of infection. The virus can be passed on to other mosquitoes if they bite you while you are carrying the virus. Therefore, be especially careful to prevent mosquito bites during the first week to avoid spreading the disease.
For More Information Please visit: CDC Zika Information
CELL PHONE INFORMATION
Cell phone service on St. John can be a challenge depending on where you are located. There will be some places on the island where regardless of what carrier you have there will be no service, but these spots are few and far between. AT&T is the only cell phone carrier providing service over the entire island. Sprint does provide coverage on the western side of the island (Cruz Bay area, Chocolate Hole). Verizon is the carrier who has the most trouble on St. John. We have found that our guests with Verizon are able to get service on St. Thomas but are only able to get service on St. John in a few spots where they are in direct sight with St. Thomas. Our recommendation is to get a prepaid AT&T phone for your vacation. You may then leave a voicemail greeting on your regular phone with the cell phone number of your prepaid phone advising callers of the phone number they may call to reach you. The other issue to be aware of during your vacation with cell phones, is if you do have AT&T or Sprint is international towers. Often, even though your feet are on St. John, your phone may pick up a British Virgin Island cell tower. A message will pop up like “Welcome Abroad” or where it would say “4G” or “LTE” it might now say “Boat Phone” or “LIME” signifying that it is picking up the international towers. These charges will be expensive, so please be advised of this in advance!!! They may or may not refund this! If you have any questions, please feel free to ask – we will do our best to advise you.
