Category Archives: Why Vacation on St. John Virgin Islands?

There are many options for vacations. But here’s why St. John US Virgin Islands is so special.

Why Vacations Are Important For Your Health

When we are children, we experience the joy of summer vacations. Remember the elation of feeling free from the responsibility of school and having fun during the summer months? We still crave that feeling as adults. That’s why we need vacations! A luxury Caribbean vacation is the adult way of feeling free. While you may… Read more »

Romantic Getaways at Last

ST John Romantic Getaways: “Here at Last”

“I liked that one the best of all,” he says of her swimsuit, slowly raising an eyebrow above the rim of his sun-glinted shades. She smiles, and glides catlike onto the beach towel beside him. She’d bought the two-piece showstopper only a few days before they’d left for St John and the beach vacation of… Read more »

Romantic Getaways Toes in the Sand

5 Warnings About Romantic Getaways in ST John

Before you consider coming to the Virgin Islands and staying at one of our romantic getaways villas, there are a few important things you should consider. Please read the following so that you can reduce surprises and more accurately manage your expectations: Your Sense of Time Will Change.The slow-moving clouds and laid-back atmosphere will make… Read more »

Pools at Luxury Caribbean Villas are Sublime

Luxury Caribbean Villas & Learning to Swim

Should You Learn to Swim before Arriving? Whether splashing in the pools at our Mooncottages Luxury Caribbean Villas or enjoying unlimited activities in the ocean, people come for the water. One of the major attraction for people visiting the Virgin Islands, is surely the water. But if you’re a person who doesn’t know how to swim,… Read more »

Protected ST John Coral Reefs

ST John Villas and Spectacular Coral Reefs

OK … yes, believe it or not this is really one of the spectacular ST John Villas views where you can sit back and and enjoy the spectacular Coral Reefs of the Virgin Islands. Right from your Plantation Chair here in front of you is Hurricane Hole – a Federally protected area and part of… Read more »

Jumbie Beach Dwellers - Mooncottages.com

How NOT to look cool in ST John USVI

Don’t vacation in ST John USVI unless you know some important stuff that will keep you looking cool and feeling like a local–and always wear PLENTY of sun screen when at the beach. So you’re planning your long awaited ST John romantic villas vacation, wedding, or a secret rendezvous here. Fantastic. Because by the way, there’s… Read more »

Rams Head Trail ST John - Moonottages.com

STOP Hiking on ST John ‘Cuz Fun is Addictive

You know, when people come to stay at Mooncottages one of the first thing they always ask is where’s the best hiking on ST John. This NOT easy. Because there are so many best places to hike on St. John—because its so available everywhere. But, here is one of the best and one of my… Read more »

Breakfast with a View - Mooncottages.com ST John Romantic Villa Rentals

Romantic Couples Getaways on St. John USVI

When it comes to Romantic Couples Getaways, all of you–young or gently seasoned, married or still considering, happy or little bored, homespun or well traveled have one thing in common. You are a “couple.” That means 1+1 = Life. Somewhere on the surface or maybe just buried a wee bit deeper inside, you know that… Read more »

Miss Lucy's Coral Bay Restaurant

Miss Lucy’s: Best Coral Bay Restaurants

What other Coral Bay Restaurants on ST John could you eat such delicious food with such a delicious view. OK. This REALLY is your view. From your table. Right under the centuries old sea grape trees at Ms. Lucy’s on Route 107, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands … about 2 miles from the turnoff into Coral Bay… Read more »