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Maho Bay on St John Island is the easiest beach to get to from Cruz Bay, and has plenty to offer for families with small children.

Maho Bay is one of the two gems of St John, which itself is one of the most exquisite and largely-undeveloped islands of the Caribbean.

Because of the generosity of Lawrence Rockefeller who, years ago, purchased most of its land and donated it to the United States, more than 90% of the land area of St. John is a U.S. National Park (and thus totally pristine in its natural quality).

The Bay received it's name from the Maho trees that you can find all over the Virgin Islands

Maho Bay was developed by ecologist Stanley Selengut, who conceived the idea of throwing up scores of wooden platforms above the vegetation on a hillside overlooking one of the most breathtaking views in all the tropics.

By elevating those platforms above the natural growth, and connecting them with elevated wooden walkways enabling guests to wander the area without disturbing a blade of grass, Selengut created a resort that has been hailed by eco-sensitive commentators around the world.

Maho Bay also relies heavily for its energy on renewable and alternate sources.

Upon each platform: a rectangular tent fronting onto a small platform for reading, staring at nature, and general meditation.

Maho Bay is so unpretentious, but so much a part of the natural world, that it attracts some of the most sensitive, smartest, well-read Americans of all income classes (people who don't rely on artificial distractions for their entertainment).

In high season, one of its bungalows for two persons rents for about $100 a night-a remarkable value by Caribbean standards.

At the restaurant of Maho Bay, largely devoted to vegetarian meals, full-course dinners cost around $17. But virtually everything else on the property is free of charge.

Maho Bay is so special that guests from the nearby, ultra-luxurious Caneel Bay often beg to come by and sightsee the activities of a different breed of vacationer. At Maho Bay, it's chic to be cheap.

Maho has its own secluded, white sand beach. There is plenty of water sports like sailing, scuba diving, wind surfing, and snorkeling.

There's also lots of peace and quiet for those who simply want to enjoy the beach in this tropic island paradise.

Each camp site has its own comfort level, from basic to more luxurious.

They are built on the philosophy that environmental sensitivity, human comfort, and responsible consumption are all compatible, and can also enhance your vacation experience.

Thanks to many new technologies, it is now possible for "green" travelers to enjoy intimacy with nature while staying in dwellings constructed almost entirely of recycled materials, powered by the sun and wind, and built with site-sensitive techniques that preserve and protect the fragile eco-system of the US Virgin Islands.

The roomy tent-cottages are nearly hidden by lush foliage providing privacy.

Translucent fabric on wood frames, screened windows and open air terraces take advantage of the cooling island tradewinds.

Each has a separate sleeping area with comfortable twin beds and an extra mattress behind the sleeping-couch in the living area.

Linens, blankets, towels, cooking and eating utensils are all provided, including propane stove and ice cooler.

Every tent-cottage has its own private deck, electric outlets, lights and fans. Barbecue areas and fresh water are available along the walkways.

Maho Bay Camps consists of wooden walkways connected with many, MANY steps. It is important that all guests bring their own flashlights to maneuver the steps at night.

Maho Bay Camps proved to be so popular that Harmony Studios were added.

A sister resort, Estate Concordia Preserve, which includes Concordia Eco-Tents and Estate Concordia Studios, are based on the same idea, creature comforts for all creatures.

The secluded white sand beach and year-round tropical climate offer a variety of popular water sports (with expert instruction available) including kayaking, windsurfing, sailing, snorkeling and scuba diving. Massage, yoga, National Park presentations, weddings, live music and other activities are available.

Glassblowing demonstrations are a popular activity with mesmerized guests watching beautiful glasswork being made from crushed bottles in the Trash to Treasure Art Center.

So there is something for everyone, they also offer an array of classes for both adults and children that include a number of craft areas such as fabric batik, ceramics, glass blowing, watercolor painting, and paper making -- and each class demonstrates an aspect of creating art out of recycled materials.

The immediate area around Maho Bay Camps has beautiful hiking trails including walks to historic plantation ruins.

The town of Cruz Bay offers active night life within half an hour via local taxi service.

Conveniently located bathhouses are equipped with modern, low-flush toilets and pull-chain showers connected to a recycling system which irrigates the surrounding vegetation.

The outdoor restaurant on one of the two large pavilions, serves breakfast and dinner every day with a variety of healthful meals, including at least one vegetarian entree.

The dining area has one of the Virgin Islands' most unforgettable views, especially at sunset.

The Maho Bay Store is stocked with frozen foods, some produce, canned goods, breads, dairy, juices, soft drinks, beer, wine and various sundries and boutique items such as sunscreen, insect repellent, recycled paper products, etc.

The Art Gallery features handcrafted art pieces and high quality crafts in glass, clay ceramics and textiles made from recycled material created at our own workshops.

Our free "help-yourself" center where departing guests leave books, sunscreen, staples and other items is a convenient recycling center for newcomers.

See the new Maho blog at MahoBayCamps.blogspot.com.

Snorkeling between Maho Beach and Little Maho is a must.you can see many varieties of colorful tropic fish, sea turtles, and amazing Coral Reefs in beautiful Caribbean waters.

Maho Beach is lined with magnificent coconut palms, and Maho trees.

Many visitors spend their entire time at St John staying at this unique campground.

 There are 114 tent cottages and Harmony Studios at the Maho Bay Camps Saint John. The tent cottages feature open-air terraces, separate sleeping area with twin beds and a sleeping couch. The Harmony Studios are six 2-story buildings, each with 2 studios that feature king-sized bed, kitchen, dining area, and deck with ocean view.   The Maho Bay Camps Saint John is an eco-resort that has its own secluded beach and a variety of water sports such as sailing, scuba, wind surfing, and snorkeling. There's an outdoor restaurant on one of the two large Pavilions that serves breakfast and dinner.

Check in from 2:00 PM, Check out prior to 11:00 AM

Maho Bay Camps (340-776-6226) abutting the National Park, is an award winning eco-camp. Classes, demonstrations and gifts made from recycled materials are available at the Maho Bay Trash Treasures Art Center. visit www.maho.org for schedules and reservation information. There is also some great eco-camping on St Croix's west end and Water Island.