Well, it had been 10 years since I had been to St. John’s. While I forgot how expensive it is, I also forgot how wonderful it is. All members of my family of 3 were exhausted when we arrived. We only wanted a peaceful calm vacation and to enjoy warm air, warm waters, and good food. We were sure our Westin home would be lovely, but it was even better than we expected. Everything was clean and our temporary home very spacious and all of our needs were met.
The weather was not really perfect, we had lots of rain and the temperatures were cooler than I had hoped, but it did not matter to us. We read many books either by our private pool, or at the beach. If it rained we simply parked under an umbrella or in the warm outdoor whirlpool tub. We did use the very up-to date health club daily and did do a little light hiking in the area.
Most guests probably experienced a variety of restaurants, but we were happy walking to the local grocery store and mostly cooking in and dining by our pool. Perfect for us. We did rent a car for 1 day after we had slightly recovered from exhaustion and toured the beautiful island, exploring several of the beautiful beaches. I suggest a car rental for day or two to really explore the island. The mountainous terrain makes hiking a bit difficult. Walking into town is possible, but getting to many of the other beaches does require a car. Bravery is indeed a requirement for the driver, as the roads can be rather treacherous.
I know it will not be another decade before return, and it is unlikely that I would consider another property on this island. The Westin has mastered the formula for a great vacation. I cannot think of anything that needs improvement.