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Trunk Bay BeachvsCinnamon Bay
Both are recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Trunk Bay scores slightly higher than Cinnamon Bay. Trunk Bay scores 87 with approval from 3 publications such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Trunk Bay Beach
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
U.S. News & World Report
Independent
Virgin Islands National Park, St. John
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Fodor's "St. John's most-photographed beach is also the preferred spot for beginning snorkelers because of its underwater trail." Full review
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(Cruise-ship passengers interested in snorkeling for a day flock here, so if you're looking for seclusion, arrive early or later in the day.)
Travel + Leisure "Visitors shouldn’t miss the snorkeling trail... with plaques on the ocean floor identifying different types of coral and fish." Full review
Lonely Planet "The sandy stretch is scenic, but it often gets packed." Full review
U.S. News & World Report2.0
"To some, Trunk Bay is the Mecca of beaches. You'll be hard-pressed to find another Caribbean beach with sand quite so pearly or water so aquamarine...maintains its otherworldly serenity " Full review
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I recommend going early in the morning.
Independent "Voters loved Trunk Bay, St Johns, for its natural feel, clear waters and hot climate – the average annual temperature in the US Virgin Islands is 27.3C."
Cinnamon Bay Fodor's Lonely Planet
Virgin Islands National Park, St. John
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Fodor's "This long, sandy beach faces beautiful cays and abuts the national park campground." Full review
Lonely Planet "Mile-long Cinnamon Bay is St John’s biggest beach and arguably its best." Full review
