On the southeast tip of St John a lone stretch of land reaches out like a pirate’s plank from the mainland. The sloping mass, covered with semi-arid cactus scrubland, separates the calm, turquoise waters of Saltpond Bay and the crashing open waves of Drunk Bay. At its end, 200 foot cliffs with vistas of a seemingly endless Caribbean Sea. This is Ram Head, and here is how to spend a day on it. Start by making your way out to the Saltpond area, which is located south of Coral Bay on the 107. There is a parking lot at Saltpond, and it’s also the last stop on the Vitran public bus ($1). Saltpond Bay is a 5-10 minute walk from the parking area down a rocky, old road, and it...
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