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I hope I am not duplicating posts here. I've searched and not found anything on this topic...
I will be in STJ the 1st two weeks of May, renting a car. Should I wait til I get there to get road maps? Do the car rental places typically give you these, or should I buy some now? (If so, does anyone recommened any in particular?)
Also needed but not as important would be maps of places/businesses of interest, and hiking/recreation (though I guess the latter can be found at the national park info station, if there is one?).
I'd like to read up a bit before I go so I have an inkling of where I am going and don't feel like the "lost tourist."
Many thanks.
There aren't many roads on STJ, so not to worry. Pick up a copy of "Feet, Fins and 4WD", available on this site and just about all your questions will be answered. It tells you all about the beaches, hiking trails and has many Jeep tours with great descriptions of what you'll see on the way. And it includes some roadmaps too. It was written by someone who lives on STJ so includes lots of stuff you can't find anywhere else. I've been to STJ twice before, used the few maps available, but just got a copy of this book and learned alot. I'll be bringing it with me in June.
Enjoy your trip!!
WW
woogwooga is correct, not many roads to worry about, but try these links
I have a few links that may help you:
Best St. John Map : http://www.stjohnusvi.com/map.html
Info about all the hiking trails, directions and pictures:
http://www.stjohnbeachguide.com/Trails.htm
Beaches and trail maps and pictures : http://www.stjohntour.com/
The National Park's Snorkeling guide. When I printed this is came out small so I just used the enlarge feature on the copy machine and laminated it. : http://www.nps.gov/viis/Snorkel2.pdf
The National Park programs. The picture takes a minute to download, just scroll down for info.
http://www.nps.gov/viis/InterpProgram.htm
We are renting a jeep from this place and it's web site has a ton of info about St. John and a map - a little outdated - of Cruz Bay and Coral Bay with restaurants dotted out.
VIRGIN ISLANDS MAPQUEST
www.usvimaps.com
There are maps for all three USVI at:
http://www.virgin-islands-on-line.com/maps.shtml
These are the same as the "pocket maps" you can get on the islands, which are the best map I've found for helping people get familiar with the roads. The maps include the "estate names" also, which is useful since that is how you find addresses for properties, stores, etc.
There aren't as many road signs on the islands as you are used to on the mainland, but the main roads often have highway numbers posted and these show up on the maps to help you stay oriented. The locals don't typically use highway numbers, though, so don't expect someone to give you directions that way.
Thanks very much, everyone! I will check out all these links!!
~Beachgrrl
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