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Have friends and family who are smitten with St. John in the US Virgin Islands? They are in good company, as there isn’t much not to love about this tiny Caribbean island. If you are in search of the perfect Christmas gift for such folks, the below list of St. John themed gifts has just what you need!
One of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean, St. John’s protected national park lands are one of the few places left on earth where you can truly feel “off the grid”. This rarity is something worth celebrating, so why not add some Caribbean vibes to your Christmas cheer this year? No one will ever be mad that St. John showed up to the party.
That being said, if you have people in your life that love the island of St. John, USVI, here is the perfect Christmas gift guide for you. Feel free to even buy yourself a little gift – I might be doing the same thing!
Perfect Gifts For St. John USVI Lovers
St. John USVI Apparel
Your friends and relatives can express their St. John pride all year round with these stylish and casual t-shirts and sweatshirts. Anyone who’s been to (and especially driven on) St. John will understand the adjustment of driving on the left side. It’s also fun to represent St. John’s iconic donkey residents or the mysterious petroglyphs hidden in certain hiking trails.
St. John Christmas Ornament
My husband and I always love taking something back home with us from our travels. Ornaments are great because they’re such an easy thing to squeeze into a full suitcase.
Over time our Christmas tree has come to reflect the biggest moments in our lives (thanks for the steady stream of personalized ornaments, Mom!) and all the things we love. Vacations are no exception.
A St. John ornament is a great addition to any Christmas tree – especially when the island holds a special place in your heart.
St. John Glassware
Whether you are sipping a glass of zinfandel by the fire on Christmas Eve or enjoying an IPA on your deck in Cruz Bay, these St. John wine and beer glasses bring good vibes.
Skinny Legs Gift Certificate
Skinny Legs is one of the most iconic restaurants on St. John. It reflects what the island is all about, being fuss-free with stiff drinks. The vibe is relaxed and casual, the burgers are delicious, and the key lime pie is divine.
Since you already know your St. John loving relatives are 100% headed to Skinny Legs on their next visit, you may as well help them get started with this Christmas gift. Give them a burger and drink to start off their vacay right with this Skinny Legs Gift Certificate.
St. John USVI Calendar
Support a talented St. John local that has been photographing the island since his honeymoon in 2007. Christian Wheatley’s photographs have been featured in huge publications, including the likes of “Conde Nast Traveler”. He puts together an updated St. John calendar every year, filled with gorgeous island photography.
Who wouldn’t want to see the beauty of St. John on their wall all year round?
Portable Cup (for beach drinks)
Something my family likes to do is pack a jug of painkiller mix and bring it to the beach with us. While solo cups work okay, it’s much nicer to have something sturdy that will keep your drink cold.
Vacuum-insulated tumblers work the best and still come in handy for hot or cold drinks even after the vacation is over. I can attest to the fact that it takes several hours for ice to even melt in this cup.
A simpler option we love are Tervis tumblers with lids, which come in all kinds of fun designs!
GoPro
If you’re shopping for someone who loves to get active above and below water, a GoPro makes an amazing gift. St. John has some of the best snorkeling in the Caribbean, and a GoPro allows you to take awesome photos of sea life. They are great for all sorts of action shots and videos, so hikers and kayakers would love this as well.
With the abundance of coral reefs, vibrant sea life, and crystal clear water, a GoPro is a must! I also love the TELESIN dome for capturing scenery above and below the water in one shot.
Snorkel Gear
Snorkeling is huge on St. John, with plenty of sea life to be discovered in its surrounding coral reef. Set up your friends and family with this snorkel gear before their trip for an island activity they will definitely enjoy! It saves them the trouble of having to rent gear on the island, and they will always have it to bring back with them.
Beach Bag
A beach bag is critical for every trip to the US Virgin Islands to carry your towel, sunscreen, snorkel gear, snacks, water, etc. Take it from me – carrying everything in your hands is simply not the way!
I finally got around to buying a beach bag with a zipper, and I’ve never looked back.
Beach Towel
Since St. John is all about the beach, you can never go wrong gifting a cute beach towel for a future tropical vacation. Travelers will love the below options, which pack easily and dry quickly.
St. John USVI Map Artwork
Decorating my house with maps is a hobby I cherish, so of course I have to include St. John USVI maps for you to do the same. Whether you prefer a vintage or modern look, map decor will inspire your wanderlust all year round.
Sunglasses
Sunglasses are always a must when paying a visit to the islands. Unfortunately, there is always a chance they could get lost or broken when taking them on vacation. Basically, you can never have too many pairs, which is why they make a great gift.
Scenic St. John USVI Canvas Print
Who could ever get tired of looking at St. John? The correct answer is NO ONE. Help your friends and family decorate their homes with one of the most beautiful islands ever.
Give a St. John USVI canvas print this Christmas and bring the Caribbean into someone’s life year-round!
Painkiller Mugs
Help your friends better enjoy their favorite drink of the Virgin Islands right at home. If you go through the trouble of buying these signature Pusser’s tin painkiller mugs for them, they will love you forever. Once you see how cool they are, you’ll probably want them too!
Bottle of Pusser’s Rum
If you want to make a true St. John painkiller, then it has to be made with Pussser’s Rum. This type of rum can be found it most liquor stores and comes at a fairly reasonable price. It’s an absolutely wonderful thing to receive on Christmas; what’s a better combo than the holidays and spiced rum? Especially if you choose to mix it with pineapple juice, orange juice, crème of coconut, and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
The Ring Game
A true tropical escape is all about getting away from the complex real world and focusing on the simple things: sea, sun and sand. I guess that’s why Aaron and I could be so amused by a game that is literally a ring tied to a string that you try to swing onto a hook.
The ring game comes with the rental we stay at during out visits, and is now synonymous with our St. John trips. Check it out for yourself – you’ll see this game is very addictive!
St. Johnopoly (aka St. John Monopoly)
How many tropical islands do you know that make up their own board game? St. John is a tight knit community full of island pride, and they like to have a little fun.
It is because of this that St. Johnopoly exists for your game night pleasure. This makes the perfect gift, as it’s always fun to have a new board game to play with the family on Christmas Day. Note: The game is not always available, so when you see it for sale nab it before supplies run out!
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Now you have plenty of ideas for a St. John themed Christmas. You can never go wrong with giving the gift of the U.S. Virgin Islands so they can be enjoyed year round. Especially painkillers – one sip of those will bring you right back to the islands no matter what time of year it is!
Looking to replace a Christmas ornament I bought for my granddaughters while we were there in 2015. Her mother recently broke it and she’s beside herself. This was a hand painted ornament signed by Diane. Any clues as to who that might be or where she sells her ornaments?
Thanks for your time.
Hi Michelle. I can imagine how heartbreaking that must be! That said, I think you might be referring to “Diane Artware”. Here is the website: https://www.dianeartware.com/
Does this seem like what you are looking for? 🙂