Explore STJ
Explore STJ
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Whether this is your first visit to the island or if you’re a repeat guest, I guarantee you will see something new & exciting. During your ExploreSTJ island tour, we will do a little sightseeing – STJ has some of the most beautiful views in the world! We will check out some of the island’s stunning beaches – who doesn’t want to dip their toes in our beautiful Caribbean waters?! We can stop at one of the island’s sugar plantation ruins, and we can even do some hiking if you’d like. All of my tours are completely customizable, so we will do exactly what you want during your full or 1/2 day tour. I can guarantee some sea turtles sightings, and we usually stumble on some of the island’s most beloved residents – our donkeys! I will share some of the island’s rich history along the way, and I can also tell you all about the current happenings here on St. John. But most importantly, we will have fun! Please contact us for more information.
Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands
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Mz_lily
Lake Charles, LA10 contributions
May 2021
After reading her excellent reviews I decided to contact Jenn to book her tour. My procrastination habit almost cost me a morning of fun because I waited too long to contact her. I reached out to her 12 days before our arrival in St John and she was already fully booked. I mentally kicked myself as I told her I'd try again next trip.
But...as luck would have it, Jenn had a last minute cancellation and she reached out to see if the date would work and it did. I'm so happy that things worked out because Jenn gave us a fantastic tour of the island. She took us to the most beautiful lookout points and kept us entertained with the history and folklore of the island. Prior to Jenn's tour we had spent 5 nights on a Charter Yacht and it was great to see the spots where we anchored from a different vantage point.
I highly recommend her tour to anyone that prefers a more personalized tour with a fabulous and interesting young lady with great driving skills! When we return we will definitely look Jenn up again. And by then I'm hoping she will have an answer to my question about that Key Lime pie ballad ;-)
Thank you Jenn, we had a great time!
But...as luck would have it, Jenn had a last minute cancellation and she reached out to see if the date would work and it did. I'm so happy that things worked out because Jenn gave us a fantastic tour of the island. She took us to the most beautiful lookout points and kept us entertained with the history and folklore of the island. Prior to Jenn's tour we had spent 5 nights on a Charter Yacht and it was great to see the spots where we anchored from a different vantage point.
I highly recommend her tour to anyone that prefers a more personalized tour with a fabulous and interesting young lady with great driving skills! When we return we will definitely look Jenn up again. And by then I'm hoping she will have an answer to my question about that Key Lime pie ballad ;-)
Thank you Jenn, we had a great time!
Written May 25, 2021
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Peter H
Bellevue, WA96 contributions
Dec 2019
Whether it's your first visit (as it was for us) or you are a regular, you should run (not walk) to do a tour-about with Jenn with News Of St John tours! And you should follow her blog, as well. We would have a hard time imaging anyone with a more comprehensive knowledge of the island, and even more importantly how to convey her love of St John to the visitor/returnee who is often overwhelmed with the beauty, the fun and the whole "island experience" to focus on some of the details.
For first time visitors, we would strongly recommend touring with Jenn at the beginning of your visit. We refered back to our notes and her suggestions and recommendations constantly throughout our week. What a joy (and relief) it was to have some local knowledge in our back pocket along the way.
We combined this with the boat portion on the mixed land and sea all day tour, and honestly we could have done all day with either Jenn or with Colin/Flyaway Charters easily..they were that good!
As we were staying in the Gifft Hill/Cruz Bay area, we especially enjoyed getting over to Coral Bay/east side of St. John, which we might not have seen otherwise.
Can't recommend Jenn/News of St John highly enough--DON'T MISS THIS TOUR!
For first time visitors, we would strongly recommend touring with Jenn at the beginning of your visit. We refered back to our notes and her suggestions and recommendations constantly throughout our week. What a joy (and relief) it was to have some local knowledge in our back pocket along the way.
We combined this with the boat portion on the mixed land and sea all day tour, and honestly we could have done all day with either Jenn or with Colin/Flyaway Charters easily..they were that good!
As we were staying in the Gifft Hill/Cruz Bay area, we especially enjoyed getting over to Coral Bay/east side of St. John, which we might not have seen otherwise.
Can't recommend Jenn/News of St John highly enough--DON'T MISS THIS TOUR!
Written January 4, 2020
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Michelle H
Northern Virginia19 contributions
Jan 2023
I heard about Jenn's tours on the STJ forum here on TA and started perusing her STJ travel blog and webcams. It became apparent that Jenn was the expert in all things STJ! Jenn was super responsive in scheduling our tour ahead of our trip. We lucked out that she had an opening the second of 8 days we'd be on the island. I highly recommend scheduling at the beginning of your trip so you can take advantage of the knowledge Jenn shares for the remainder of your trip. We booked a half day afternoon. Honestly, I was surprised by the cost of everything on the island and in trying to budget felt a little indulgent in the tour, however, we came away realizing that our tour set the tone for our entire trip and was well worth the cost! She shared her favorite beach with us that we visited later in the week (shhhhh...mum's the word). We shared with her what we'd like to see (turtles, great snorkeling for fish, etc...) and she pointed us to the right beaches to experience each one of those things. Jenn also shared parking rules and parking alternatives when lots were full. Jenn's advice on hikes we were planning for the week and info on cut through roads for navigation later in the week were super helpful. This insider information made all the difference in us feeling like we had a "handle" and a"lay of the land" for our visit to STJ. Jenn has inspired our love for STJ and we can't wait to return! There is so much to do you can visit the island many times and come away with a fresh experience. We bumped into Jenn again on our trip while in town and again at the airport. She's your GO TO GAL and seemingly everywhere! Thanks again Jenn! We stayed at Cinnamon Bay campground for our visit. I'll post a review on that as well.
Written January 28, 2023
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holly2292017
St. John4 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
My husband and I enjoyed the half-day tour of the island with Jenn this morning. She took us all around the island and gave us a great overview of places to go and things to do as well as an introduction to island life. She's also a great driver (some of the roads were steep and curvy) and answered all of our questions honestly and patiently. I highly recommend this tour.
Written February 3, 2020
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Gena V
4 contributions
Apr 2021
Jenn simply never disappoints. Book her tour and you will gain knowledge about St. John you never knew you needed to know and a FUN and FABULOUS friend. As the other reviews so clearly state, Jenn knows everything about the island and the people. If you have never been to the island, she knows what you'd love to do and if you have been on island 30 times, she'll show you something new that you haven't done before. However, what I love the most about Jenn is her personality. She is so much fun to chat with during the day. She is spunky and cheery and at the end of the day you'll be happier than you were when you started the day. She's just so happy to share her love of this special island. We always book Jenn for two full days on our trips and we visit often. We always have a blast and can't wait for the next tour with Jenn. Book this tour. You will not regret it. Really, book it. What are you waiting for?
Written April 21, 2021
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Tim & Becky
1 contribution
Jun 2020
On our fourth trip to St. John, my wife and I wanted to have a local expert show us around. Jenn was very knowledgeable and provided us with a wealth of information. She pointed out hiking trails and beautiful spots to see. We ventured to the far (east) side of the island. Jenn answered all of our questions and we feel we now know so much more about St. John. Jenn is familiar with a number of out-of-the-way spots. We recommend this tour early in your stay so you can capitalize on the information gained. Jenn is a delight!!
Written June 13, 2020
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Tracy Berry
Greenwood, IN24 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
We booked a full-day tour with Jenn a couple weeks in advance of our trip to St John. We have visited many times but have never rented a car and always just took taxis to the North Shore beaches. I had asked Jenn to show us parts of the island that we had never seen before and boy did she ever. I honestly cannot believe how much ground we covered in 5 hours. Our first stop was Peace Hill. It was breathtaking. We also stopped by Jumbie Bay, the Trunk Bay Overlook, Francis Bay, Annaberg, Skinny Legs for a drink, all the way out East (too many stops to list), Bordeaux Mountain, etc. We drove through a bunch of neighborhoods on the southwest side of the island and got more familiar with just about everything. We had lunch at the Windmill Bar and I highly recommend that to anyone that appreciates a great lunch, cold drink and gorgeous view. Jenn’s love and knowledge of St John is amazing and much appreciated. I have been reading News of St John for years and I really felt like I already knew her just from reading the blog. THANK YOU Jenn for a wonderful day. We had such a great time and hope to see you again soon on island :)
Written November 26, 2021
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Melanie1173
Columbus, OH132 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
Had the pleasure of taking a 1/2 day tour with Jenn on my first visit to St John. Like many other reviewers stated, Jenn is fantastic at what she does. She knows the island very well, let’s you guide the things you will see, and quickly feels like an old friend. Not only did we gain so much knowledge of the island but got to see views from Cruz Bay to East end. I was traveling with my Mom and she took so much care to ensure she was comfortable traversing the steep terrain. On my next trip, a full day with Jenn is a MUST!
Written June 5, 2021
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Ravershak
Barnegat10 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
What a phenomenal tour! We have been coming to St John for 20 years so when we scheduled the tour with Jenn, we said ok, show us some off the beaten path places and things we don’t know about. She met the challenge with flying colors! We went down back roads we didn’t know existed, beaches we didn’t know we could get to and learned about restaurants that we weren’t aware of! She was knowledgable, fun and was willing to help other traveler even stopping to help a confused looking couple who looked like they needed assistance. She made us appreciate the sugar mill ruins, taking us to Catherineburg, which is actually right off Centerline Rd. Again, she welcomed some other non tour travelers who were visiting the ruins telling us the history and background of the area. I look forward to our next visit and would definitely do it on again. Check out the website and pics and if you sign up ask her about her “gate” rule! Vic s
Written November 9, 2021
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Amy W
2 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
Jenn is absolutely a treat. So knowledgeable and her passion and love for the island shine through. Taking a private tour like this is the way to go. You choose what you want to see. First time to the island for us. Not renting a vehicle. This tour hit everything we wanted to experience, where it wasn’t worth a taxi trip out of pocket. Book with Jenn. You won’t be disappointed.
Written May 11, 2021
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Hello, I can only take four passengers. But I can refer you to some great individuals who can take out larger groups.
Written January 21, 2020
Hi There - are you able to offer tours for cruise ship visitors coming over for the day from St. Thomas?
Written June 4, 2019
Yes, I offer tours to cruise ship passengers quite often. Please contact me for more information.
Written June 14, 2019
You stated that you are a "local". Were you born on St. John and is your family descended from the native families that lived on this island prior to the American takeover in 1917?
Written March 26, 2019
I stated that Jenn knew things that only " a local" would know. I am not local. She was not born on the island but has lived there for several years. That was my local reference.
Written March 27, 2019
Hello, you can contact me directly at jenn@newsofstjohn or 203-376-3786. Thanks!
Written March 23, 2018
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