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3. Watersports St. John offers visitors some of the best watersports in the world. Options include day sails, private charters, parasailing, sunset sails, wave runners, kayaking, scuba, SUP, scuba diving and more. Check out ads in this magazine to find a variety of purveyors of watersports and adventures.
4. Restaurants and Bars Whether in search of a quick bite and a cool refreshing drink or wanting to linger over cocktails and dinner with an amazing view, St. John plays host to a wide array of places to eat and drink. They range from elegant wining and dining to quaint but fun waterfront or side street bars. Guarantee you’ll find something to whet your appetite or wet your whistle. Page 42 — S U M M E R 2 0 2 2
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