Originally Posted by
tripmaster
So you're saying St John is well positioned to minimize storm damage?
Reading the Frommer's site data, seems that even during rainy season there is generally some period of sun - we just dont want to go there and have it likely to be grey most of the time. I know, no guarantees. We went to Yucatan for honeymoon, in October, and it wasn't very sunny much of the time.
Humidity and heat: temps in 80s? 90s? Humidity in 80s? Is it cooler at night?
I was looking at the St Maarten property, seems like a great value for Starwood award stays.
One can never predict. Hurricanes, of course, hit both ways, coming and going. Westin St. Johns however is west facing, in a protected bay, so I would wager it is far safer than - say - the Bitter End on Virgin Gorda.
I would not hesitate to go in August because of weather concerns. Yes it may cloud up, but I have always had good sunshine. I will be 80s-90s and humid. But that will be offset by the constant breezes. A tad cooler at night, but again, one can never predict. They do have fans and AC lol.
The key in the Virgin Islands is to get out on the water, visit other islands. I must also point out the Bristish Virgin Islands next door are arguably more scenic because they are less commerical/developed. St. Thomas is a tourist trap, with lots of crime. BVI is essentially crime free with beautiful and plentiful beaches on all the Islands. Good for swiming and snorkelling.
St. Johns, while USVI, is much more like the BVI in this regard.
PS - St. Martaan is nice. But also very developed, commercialized, much more touristy now than it was 30 years ago. I would choose Cayman over St. Martaan. Still, nude beaches, lol...
Cheers,