<strong>St. John:</strong> The United States Virgin Island of St. John was hit by hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017.
St. John: The United States Virgin Island of St. John was hit by hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017.
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<strong>An ongoing recovery: </strong>This photo dated December 24, 2018, shows the island's lush, green vegetation.
An ongoing recovery: This photo dated December 24, 2018, shows the island's lush, green vegetation.
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<strong>Trunk Bay: </strong>One of the island's most scenic spots, Trunk Bay is part of Virgin Islands National Park.
Trunk Bay: One of the island's most scenic spots, Trunk Bay is part of Virgin Islands National Park.
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<strong>Restoration: </strong>The park has restored restrooms and other facilities.
Restoration: The park has restored restrooms and other facilities.
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<strong>Historic ruins: </strong>A windmill ruin from the Annaberg sugar plantation is also part of the park.
Historic ruins: A windmill ruin from the Annaberg sugar plantation is also part of the park.
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<strong>Marine life: </strong>Sea turtles and other marine animals are thriving, according to a local expedition operator.
Marine life: Sea turtles and other marine animals are thriving, according to a local expedition operator.
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<strong>National park: </strong>Virgin Islands National Park is open nearly every day from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
National park: Virgin Islands National Park is open nearly every day from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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<strong>Maho Bay Beach: </strong>The island boasts spectacular shoreline, including Maho Bay Beach.
Maho Bay Beach: The island boasts spectacular shoreline, including Maho Bay Beach.
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<strong>Cruz Bay: </strong>Cruise ships dock in Cruz Bay, and cheerful, open-air bars and restaurants line the narrow streets.
Cruz Bay: Cruise ships dock in Cruz Bay, and cheerful, open-air bars and restaurants line the narrow streets.
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<strong>Lodging:</strong> In Cruz Bay, lodging options are getting back to normal as well, although some resorts remain shuttered.
Lodging: In Cruz Bay, lodging options are getting back to normal as well, although some resorts remain shuttered.
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<strong>Honeymoon Beach: </strong>From Cruz Bay, visitors can hike over to Honeymoon Beach.
Honeymoon Beach: From Cruz Bay, visitors can hike over to Honeymoon Beach.
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<strong>Little Cinnamon Beach: </strong>A short hike from Cinnamon Bay Beach, Little Cinnamon is more secluded.
Little Cinnamon Beach: A short hike from Cinnamon Bay Beach, Little Cinnamon is more secluded.
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