Our home on this trip will be the Great Expectations Villa, a beautifully appointed villa on the south shore of St. John. This villa was designed to catch balmy island breezes and enjoy spectacular sunsets. Built for relaxation (or “limin” as they say in the islands), the Great Expectations Villa features an infinity pool and hot tub, a private tennis and pickleball court, comfortable lounge chairs, and big soft hammocks for enjoying a good book or some stargazing. The villa is spread out in 4 separate houses with a total of 8 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, and a shared great room with a kitchen, bar, and dining area—all at our disposal for an unforgettable Caribbean adventure.
After arriving at the airport in St. Thomas, you’ll be taking a taxi and a ferry (not included), followed by an arranged shuttle to your lodging on St. John, the smallest of the three US Virgin Islands. Upon arrival at the villa, we’ll get a cold drink, put our feet in the pool, and start to relax and adjust to “island time”. This means we’ll be intentionally spending the next week soaking up our surroundings with a relaxed pace and mindset—while still fitting in lots of action!
Our daily itinerary this week may shift based on tides, weather, and wind, so that our guides can expertly provide the best experience possible. Once we’ve had a chance to settle in, we’ll introduce ourselves, have a brief orientation to this trip and our lodging for the next week, and share the first of many delicious dinners together.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Great Expectations Villa
The trip was great, who doesn’t love an island trip? The guides were so knowledgeable about the island, so we felt safe and could put our trust in them. The activities were spread out and differed each day. Getting to meet great women, including the guides, is always the highlight of these trips for me.