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WSJ -- what is low season like?

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There must be something about the low (silver) season at WSJ that makes it much less expensive than high season. Cold/hot weather, water temperature, what is it, does anyone know? Thanks!
 
Hurricanes! :D
 
There must be something about the low (silver) season at WSJ that makes it much less expensive than high season. Cold/hot weather, water temperature, what is it, does anyone know? Thanks!

I have been to ST John during low season and had a wonderful time.

My neighbor owns two back-to-back weeks in low season and has not had an issue with hurricanes since he bought them.

The biggest problem we had traveling to St John during low season was having stores,restaurants and other tourist things closed at that time of year.

Also, the water is warm, actually very warm. The weather is hot, but no more then the summer.
 
It is more about unstable weather than Hurricanes - Hurricanes are relatively rare where unstable weather is common.

We go in mid-June which is not low season, but it is pretty quiet and low-key. Lots of happy people getting married.

Mid-Sept is the lowest point of low season - to the point where many restaurants/stores are closed (as TnR points out).

I think the low season at WSJ is considered 'Gold Plus' - I do not think there is a 'silver' season (at least by SVN).

It really comes down to low season being defined by what is considered high season in STJ (barring the unstable weather) is that people escaping the cold in the East. Low season in STJ is still great - just no one trying to escape the heat/humidity of the East for more heat/humidity.

You can get a good gauge of week value in looking at the rents and resale values. This will not change no matter how much better one may like the peace and quiet of low season. The majority of folks are escaping the cold, and that drives the value - and why costs are so much higher early in the year versus later.
 
I just returned from WSJ. (Trip report is still in progress!). Caneel Bay Resort announced that they'd be closing the entire months of September and October, so it does stand to reason that some businesses that depend on tourism will follow suit.

If you're not into heat and humidity, I'd avoid it. We went on hikes and day trips that were just shy of being uncomfortable due to the heat/humidity. I can't imagine what it would be like if it were warmer and/or more humid.

If you're okay with heat and humidity, it might be a great time of the year to go and enjoy the beauty of the island without the crowds. Tourism is reportedly down 55% on the island during high season, so I'm sure they'd appreciate your business.
 
I just returned from WSJ. (Trip report is still in progress!). Caneel Bay Resort announced that they'd be closing the entire months of September and October, so it does stand to reason that some businesses that depend on tourism will follow suit.

Welcome Back!!! :hi:

Looking forward to reading your trip report!
 
Welcome Back!!! :hi:

Looking forward to reading your trip report!

Thanks!! I appreciate everyone's advice. It was invaluable. BTW, my husband, Tim, reports that he got the O'Connor's rep to smile TWICE. :)

OPer, I found this link if you'd like to sign up for their newsletter. They reported which restaurants were closing in fall 2008 so they may do the same for 2009.

Scroll down to see the links for 2008 Restaurant Closings.
http://stjohnspice.com/
 
Thanks!! I appreciate everyone's advice. It was invaluable. BTW, my husband, Tim, reports that he got the O'Connor's rep to smile TWICE. :)

Welcome back! I hope it was everything you had envisioned.

Twice! Amazing - good job - not easy to do. It shows that he was in the right frame of mind.

Where's that trip report?
 
I go twice a year to USVI. Normally it is April and Sep. 2008 was the 1st year I couldn't get WSJ for the Sep timeframe so I went to St. Thomas instead. I've got WSJ for 2009 in Apr and in Sep.

What I find in Sep is great weather with little humidity and a great time. Forget about the hurricane factor it no big deal. Wear shorts and t'shirts all day. I stay around the water most of the day.

Never had a problem with finding restaurants open in Sep. Yes some are closed but you can always find a good place to eat on St. John--even in Sep.
 
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