St. John, population about 5,000, consists of two towns. Cruz Bay, on the west coast and closer to the airport on neighboring St. Thomas, is bigger and more bustling.

St. John is the smallest of the three major US Virgin Islands. Plan on a full day to get here: a direct flight from Boston to St. Thomas, an SUV/jeep rental at the airport, a 45-minute drive to ...

St. John Carnival Parade.July 4th, 2012.Cruz Bay, St. John.U.S. Virgin Islands Adults parade around in vibrant costumes dancing to lively music with an intoxicating energy that never seems to go away.