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Originally Posted by Glowing Horizon
Before traveling internationally consider the US Virgin Islands since they offer some excellent snorkeling spots. Buck island’s accessible by boat from St. croix & maybe from st. johns too. Buck Island has an underwater reef that’s a US National Park. Buck Island itself is the subject of many photos appearing repeatedly in tropical calendars since it is unspoiled, undeveloped & very idillyic.try not to gawk at Epstein Island (little St. james?) while you pass by on the boat trip to Buck Island 🥴
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When my wife and I were younger we went to Maho Bay camp ground on St. John every year for about 20 consecutive winters. It’s our favorite place on the planet. We have explored just about every nook and cranny of the beautiful island and found some absolutely beautiful hidden snorkel spots. We loved to go night snorkeling and witness the underwater transformation, when all the nocturnal creatures come out. I did several two tank scuba dives via charter boat and we often dove the beautiful reefs around Little St. James Key (Epsteins Private Resort). The locals referred to it as Pedafile Key. If you’re looking for glitter and night life, St. John isn’t where you want to go. If you’re seeking an absolutely beautiful tropical island with lots of undeveloped national park land, St. John is the best. We are still heartbroken that Maho Bay’s lease ran out and they were forced to close down: (