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St. John, USVI

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Saint John, one of the US Virgin Islands, became property of the United States in 1917 when it was purchased from the Dutch in order to prevent a German offensive from these islands. St John is home to many world renowned bays and cays. Popular for its beaches, snorkeling, scuba diving, and bar scene -- it is considered the most laid back of the 3 US Virgin Islands. It is accessible by ferry via St Thomas. US Citizens do not need a passport to travel there, only a drivers id from any of the states or territories.

stjohnusvi.net (more pictures and information, as well as photo and video tours)
www.stjohnusvi.com/stjohn.html (very old site with links to businesses on the island)
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_John,_U.S._Virgin_Islands
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Coordinates:   18°20'8"N   64°43'47"W

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  • kencummings
    Much of the island was bought by the Rockefellers then passed on the the US Park Service. Much like they did at Grand Tetons national Park
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