Accommodation
HOTELS: The islands have more hotels per square mile than anywhere in the Caribbean. Costs vary according to standard, but are generally quite high compared to other Caribbean islands. The islands’ hotel association has a counter at the airport to assist with reservations. The following organisations can give further information: St Thomas & St John Hotel Association, PO Box 2300, St Thomas, VI 00803 (tel: 774 6835; fax: 774 4993; e-mail: stha@viaccess.net; website: www.sttsjhta.com); or St Croix Hotel Association, PO Box 24238, Gallows Bay, St Croix, VI 00824 (tel: 773 7117; fax: 773 5883). A variety of guest-houses, condominiums and villas are also available in St John and St Thomas.
CAMPING: There are two main campsites, all on the island of St John. One of the main sites, Cinnamon Bay Camp, is located inside the 11,560-acre St John National Park. Inexpensive bare plots, plots with tents already set up and cottages are available for a maximum stay of two weeks. The site is very popular, so reservations should be made well in advance by contacting Cinnamon Bay Camp, PO Box 720, St John, VI 00830 (tel: 776 6330; fax: 776 6458). The other campsite is at Maho Bay near a beautiful beach. Contact Maho Bay Camp, PO Box 310, Cruz Bay, St John, VI 00830 (tel: 776 6226; fax: 693 7226; e-mail: mahobay@maho.org; website: www.maho.org). So-called ‘eco-tents’, which are part of the tourist authorities’ wish to encourage ‘sustainable tourism’ and rustic cabins are also available.
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