St. John Bliss (USVI)

 Brian and I just returned from a beautiful week in St. John...pause...daydream...and it was nothing short of magical. The beaches were incredible, landscape nothing short of gorgeous, island architecture done to perfection, the food was delicious and fresh, and the tropical drinks (from what I witnessed) looked and had nothing but the most perfect tropical potions. We were there for our dear friends Kelly and Carlo's wedding on Caneel Bay and made a babymoon of it. We stayed in the beautiful Tennis Villa with 11 others and had the best time, it was the perfect combination of relaxation and fun and I would go back in a heartbeat!!!

I've never seen water so pretty

taking a breather on the veranda

We took a day trip to the BVI's and had a blast at Foxy's and the Soggy Dollar (yes, only virgin drinks for this mamma)

There is nothing like that blue...

or this aqua...

our Jeep rental

We went to this little bakery every morning for iced coffee and mango muffins, which I feel in love with - recipe to come!

That is a sunburn on my arm and the heels had not been put on yet, but you get the point...

lunch at Skinny Legs

followed by relaxation on the beach

Smoothies 

Sunset

We can't say enough good things about St. John but here are a few key pointers:

 Definitely try and fly direct into St. Thomas -- we took a connection and it made the journey too long for what it should be.

Rent a Jeep

Our favorite beach to spend the day was Hawksnest because it was super convenient. Cinnamon Bay was great, too for water sports.

Definitely eat at ZoZo's and La Tapa

Be prepared to be indulged in nothing but relaxation and decadence in the form of nature's most tropical beauty :)