Saint John is an island in the Caribbean Sea and part of the U.S. Virgin Islands. It is the wealthiest and most expensive of the U.S. Virgin Islands, enjoying a level of affluence that is comparable with the nearby island of St. Barts. The island's high level of wealth and prestige has earned it the common distinction of being the "Beverly Hills of the Caribbean".
St. John is also one of the worlds premiere honeymoon destinations with several notable world class resorts and one of the top ten beaches in the world.
St. John is located about 4 miles east of Saint Thomas. It is 19.61 sq miles in area and has a population of 4,197 (2000 census). Because there are no airports on St. John, the only access to the island is by boat. The ferry service runs hourly from St. Thomas.