Maho sisters

by Gary Felton

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Title

Maho sisters

Artist

Gary Felton

Medium

Photograph - Photography

Description

Maho Bay is paradise. A view from the beach with two gorgeous palm trees framing the view.

In 1956, Laurance Rockefeller's Jackson Hole Preserve donated its extensive lands on the island to the United States' National Park Service, under the condition that the lands had to be protected from future development. The remaining portion, the Caneel Bay Resort, operates on a lease arrangement with the NPS, which owns the underlying land.

The boundaries of the Virgin Islands National Park include 75% of the island, but various in-holdings within the park boundary (e.g., Peter Bay, Maho Bay) reduce the park lands to 60% of the island acreage.

Much of the island's waters, coral reefs, and shoreline have been protected by being included in the national park. This protection was expanded in 2001, when the Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument was created.

Attractions

Beaches, coral reefs, hiking trails, and historic sites are the park's main attractions.

The park is free to enter and the only fee is at Trunk Bay Beach, which is $5 for adults. Overnight and day use mooring balls are available to boaters. Mooring and anchoring fees are $26 per night.

Visitors can stay in numerous resorts, hotels, and vacation villas near the park on St. John. Cinnamon Bay Campground is located inside the park, as is Caneel Bay resort on the north shore which lies on Rockefeller�s former personal estate.

Beaches
The beaches of Virgin Islands National Park are regularly named some of the best in the world. The most popular beaches are Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay, Honeymoon Beach, Hawksnest Bay, Maho Bay, and Salt Pond Bay.

Trunk Bay
Trunk Bay is a body of water and a beach on Saint John in the United States Virgin Islands. It has consistently been voted one of the Ten Best Beaches in The World by Cond� Nast Traveler magazine and has received similar recognition from other publications.[4] Amenities include a snack bar, showers and restrooms, lifeguards, and an underwater trail for snorkeling its coral reef.[4] The beach area is divided into two halves, the main Trunk Bay beach and swim area and Burgesman Cove which is located on the west end of Trunk Bay near Jumbie Bay. Trunk Bay is the only National Park beach on Saint John which requires a fee to visit. Parking is limited at Trunk Bay, but taxis from Cruz Bay are readily available for $5 per person.[5]

Cinnamon Bay
Cinnamon Bay beach is a long, wide stretch of sand on the north shore of St. John. The beach is popular for sunbathing, snorkeling, and water sports. The New York Times named Cinnamon Bay one of the "6 Caribbean Beaches to See Before You Die."[6] The bay is also home to the Cinnamon Bay Campground, a restaurant, sundries shop, and water sports rental.[7]

Honeymoon Beach
Honeymoon Beach is on the north shore of St. John and can be accessed from Cruz Bay by hiking the one mile long Lind Point Trail or from Caneel Bay Resort. Cond� Nast Traveler named Honeymoon Beach one of the "Top 10 Island Beaches for Unplugging."[8] The beach features soft white sand under tall palm trees. There are kayak, snorkel equipment, and beach chair rentals available.

Maho Bay
Maho Bay is known for its soft sand and calm, shallow waters. The sand and seagrass sea floor make it a good place to see sea turtles and stingrays. Harper's Bazaar named Maho Bay one of the best beaches in the world.[9]