The Westin St. John Resort & Villas

While you’re here, be captivated by the Caribbean

Stretched out along a cove of white sand beach at Great Cruz Bay is The Westin St. John Resort & Villas. This 45-acre paradise provides distinctive amenities and intuitive services all framed by a picture-perfect backdrop of a lush tropical paradise. Just 20 square miles, St. John is the smallest and most unspoiled of the United States Virgin Islands, with two-thirds of the island set aside as national parkland where you can soothe your spirit along miles and miles of trails.

PEACEFUL POOL

Swim to small islands of cooling palms and a warming whirlpool spa within this spectacular quarter-acre pool overlooking the tranquil bay. Break for some leisurely play at the outdoor ping pong, pool and foosball tables. Or revel in the luxury of a private cabana, replete with comforts including a well-stocked mini-fridge, iPod docking station, flat-screen TV and personal hammock.

BEAUTIFUL BEACH

Just steps from the resort’s pool lie the white-sand beach and yacht-anchored harbor of scenic Great Cruz Bay. Feel the soft powdery sands at your feet walking onto the 1,200-foot stretch of prime Caribbean beachfront before wading into welcoming turquoise waters made smooth by the bay’s gently sloping depths.

WATER WORLD

A bounty of recreational adventures in or on the water awaits, with many excursions departing from the resort’s dock throughout each day—from parasailing, windsurfing and kayaking amid warm island breezes to sailing, snorkeling and scuba excursions to exotic reefs, caves and grottoes. For a private experience, explore around St. John on your own in a powerboat or sailing dinghy.

PALATE PLEASERS

Whether you’re spending the day relaxing between the pool and beach or entertaining an elegant dinner of delicious steak and seafood fare, you can satisfy your appetite for oceanside dining and drinks at the resort’s island bars, pool grill and beach café, as well as the exceptional Cruz Bay Prime restaurant.

MAHOGANY RUN

Carved on a mountaintop along St. Thomas’ nearby north shore, just a short ferry and taxi away, the Fazio-designed Mahogany Run Golf Course is one of the Caribbean’s top courses, inspiring players of all skill levels to play at their peak, with holes edging dramatic cliffs and the culminating Devil’s Triangle of oceanside challenges.