St. John was "green" before green was cool.
Stanley Selengut's Maho Bay and the National Park's Cinnamon Bay have been drawing eco-friendly visitors and nature lovers for decades, and more are on the way. Lots more, possibly, according to a survey conducted by Orbitz, the online travel service.
The Orbitz-sponsored survey found 67% of Americans said they place importance on how eco-friendly a destination is. More than half (65%) also state it would somewhat impact their decision" where to stay if they knew a hotel or resort was using solar or wind energy.
Orbitz said St. John is one of their top recommendations for travelers interested in protecting and appreciating the environment, pointing out that the island offers activities including hiking, kayaking, snorkeling and educational tours to learn more about the island's flora and fauna. A birdwatcher who writes at About.com recently posted that during her recent visit to St. John a pair of Pearly Eyed Thrashers became her favorites.
Orbitz also encouraged visitors to participate in the Friends of the Park's weekly volunteer clean up parties http://friendsvinp.org/work_party.htm. Here’s the Orbitz news release: http://sev.prnewswire.com/travel/20070411/AQW08711042007-1.html.