St. John Off the Beaten Track 1.3.4

St. John Off the Beaten Track App

This application, designed by Gerald Singer, acclaimed author of St. John's top-selling publications such as "St. John Off the Beaten Track," "St. John Beach Guide," and "Tales of St. John and the Caribbean," offers a comprehensive approach to exploring the island.

For the first time, Mr. Singer's extensive knowledge, previously dispersed across his books, website, blogs, archives, and photos, has been harmoniously integrated into this user-friendly platform.

Setting a new standard in St. John informational resources, the app encompasses:

• Online and offline functionality with real-time updates
• Interactive Trail Map: Featuring essential information from the Trail Bandit Map, this map includes a “my location” feature to precisely pinpoint your position on the trail. Each trail is marked with pins that can be tapped for detailed trail insights and photos (photos only accessible online)
• Trails: Detailed hiking guides and imagery for 78 trails and scrambles, providing information on trail landscapes, historical ruins along the paths, and environmental characteristics
• Beaches: A curated guide to 34 distinguished beaches on the island featuring photos and informative details to aid visitors in selecting their ideal beach spot. Information includes beach facilities, snorkeling opportunities, water sports options, and directions
• Bars and Restaurants: Direct contact phone numbers, locations, live music schedules, menus and pricing information
• Accommodations: Direct contact details like phone numbers, text and email connections; locations; website links; photos; and comprehensive information on hotels, villas, inns, bed and breakfasts, and eco camps
• Best Snorkels: Prime snorkeling locations showcasing diverse underwater ecosystems including reefs, grasslands, and mangroves. Details on locations, directions, and difficulty levels are provided
• Attractions: Explore iconic sites such as the restored Annaberg Sugar Mill, the Library and Museum, the National Park Visitors Center, and the Archeological Museum at Cinnamon Bay
• Transportation: Information on rental cars, ferry schedules, barge services, and taxi rates
• Shopping: Listings of shopping centers, gift shops, apparel stores, jewelry outlets, and water sports equipment vendors
• Emergency and Community Services: Immediate access phone numbers when in need of assistance
• Island Information: Dive into St. John's rich history, culture, geography; learn about its flora and fauna as well as marine life inhabiting its waters
• Offline Option: Enjoy access to all app features without internet connectivity (excluding photos). When an online connection is reestablished, updates are automatically synced ensuring current information availability

About the Author

Gerald Singer's deep-rooted connection with St. John spans four decades since his initial enamorment with the island and its people led him to settle there. His diverse experiences as a fisherman, villa manager, construction supervisor shaped his profound understanding of the island’s essence. An avid outdoor enthusiast who has trekked its trails, explored its reefs and mangroves underwater mansionries spans coral reefs to mountain tops while documenting various aspects of St. John's history through writing.