Trunk Bay, St. John USVI

You’ve probably already seen images of Trunk Bay, even if you’ve never been to the Virgin Islands. Why? Because pictures of this gorgeous bay adorn magazine covers time and time again. With its white sandy beach, crystal clear water and underwater trail, Trunk Bay is on most people’s top ten beaches in the world.

St. John has one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean, perhaps on the planet. Those who have experienced it for themselves know that the beauty of this majestic, unspoiled beach is almost unexplainable--you have to see it for yourself to believe that such a beautiful place actually exists. Only a short trip from the quaint village of Mongoose Junction, Trunk Bay on St. John in the USVI will not disappoint.

Labeled by the National Geographic Society as the most beautiful beach in the world, Trunk Bay has in store all that you need for the perfect day you only thought possible in your dreams. The scenery is stunning and amazing to behold; a quarter-mile long stretch of soft and powdery white sand, bordered with lush island greenery such as coconuts palms and beach mahos. The turquoise and blue water breaks its gentle swells along the white shores, leaving a trail of foamy bubbles. Because of its easy entry and gentle waves, it's great and safe for the kids, while you on the other hand, can unwind on a hammock swaying gently between coconut tree.

The fun in the crystal-clear water doesn't stop there. Trunk Bay in St. John has an underwater trail that will wake the snorkeling superhero within. It's literally like snorkeling in huge aquarium with different schools of Caribbean fishes--angel fish, parrot fish, blue tang--the list goes on and on. Squid, rays and sea turtles float by, adding to the amazing beauty of the area. Trunk Bay is famous for sightings of the graceful Leatherback turtles, which can grow as large as 9 feet long and weigh as much as a ton.

What most visitors and vacation goers love about Trunk Bay on St. John is that its virtually “worry free,” for it has the most modern and convenient facilities in all of the Caribbean, including restrooms, showers, picnic tables, grills, a gift shop, snack bar, beach toy and chair rental shack, and lockers to store your things.

When you’re ready to dry off and get out of the water, take the short trip to Mongoose Junction for great dining and shopping. Only 3 miles from Trunk Bay, you can buy unique souvenirs, sip a cold beer or homemade root beer from St. John Brewers, and a delicious lunch from one of the island’s best restaurants.

On the way into Mongoose Junction, stop at one of the many plantation ruins for some photos. In the late 1700’s, St John was home to more than 25 active plantations, producing sugar, molasses and rum. Today, the ruins still stand, and against the beautiful background of St. John, they are truly stunning to behold.

Experience for yourself the Caribbean sun, soft white sand, calm waves and the clear crystal clear water of beautiful Trunk Bay on the island of St. John, USVI.