New York to the Caribbean in Just 4 Hours? 🏖️

This slice of paradise is 60% national park 🌴 - think untouched white beaches framed by emerald hills! The famous Trunk Bay has an underwater snorkeling trail with informational plaques about marine life. 🤿📚 Don't miss: Maho Bay: shallow waters perfect for floating with sea turtles 🐢💦 Cinnamon Bay: epic sunsets with rum punch in hand 🍹🌅 Waterlemon Cay: (yes, really!) stellar coral reefs 🪸🐠 The island vibe? Pure "no shoes, no news" relaxation. 👣📵 Most beaches have zero facilities - just nature at its finest! We packed: ✓ Cooler with sandwiches & local Cruzan rum 🥪🍍 ✓ Water shoes for rocky entries 👟 ✓ Waterproof phone case (essential for underwater pics!) 📱 Getting there: 1️⃣ Fly to St. Thomas (STT) ✈️ 2️⃣ 20-min taxi to Red Hook 🚖 3️⃣ 15-min ferry to Cruz Bay ⛴️ (Total door-to-beach time: ~6 hours from NYC) Budget notes: No Airbnb? Try camping at Cinnamon Bay ⛺ ($140/night for safari tents!) Groceries cost 2x mainland prices - load up on snacks! 🛒💸 #NewYorkLife #OceanBlue #SummerBeachTrip #IslandAdventure