this chic French island outpost is the preferred getaway for the jetset.
St Barts has long been considered a playground of the rich and famous and is known for its beautiful pristine beaches, gourmet dining in chic restaurants and high-end designer shopping. There is one small airport that can only accommodate small prop planes from St Martin and San Juan, and the harbor is too small to accommodate cruise ships. The fact that it is hard to get to is part of the island’s appeal.
Tourist Visa for US Citizens: Not required for stays under 90 days.
► US Department of State St Barthelemy St Barths Information
► Official St Barthelemy website
Only small planes can land at SBH Gustaf III Airport. Tradewind Aviation and several other small carriers can handle the transport.
Flying Private: Best to make your arrangements with Sint Martin’s SXM Princess Juliana or from SJO Juan Santamaría International. Private charters can be easily arranged from those airports.
Year around except for Hurricane Season (August to October). Most quality resorts are not open during Hurricane Season.
Flamands Bay, St Barthelemy
Set on Flamands Bay, one of the island’s finest, Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France is home to 61 beautifully appointed rooms, suites, and villas hidden in lush gardens or with panoramic sea views. All Ocean and Beach Rooms and Suites unveil a new Caribbean flair imagined by French designer Jacques Grange. La Case restaurant serves a locally inspired cuisine for a culinary journey to the carefree rhythm of the Caribbean, while La Cabane is the perfect setting for a relaxed meal a few steps away from the sea. The Cheval Blanc Spa offers Guerlain rituals, exclusive to the Caribbean, for a well-being interlude.
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Mont Jean, St Barthelemy
Facing a peaceful lagoon and the sparkling Caribbean, Rosewood Le Guanahani is a vision of bougainvillea, coconut groves, and vibrantly colored cottages. In keeping with its exclusive St Bart’s location, this enclave feels more like an intimate retreat than a full-service hotel. Each of the 66 air-conditioned, Creole-style cottages features accents of rare wood, a wide terrace, and a private garden with nearly all rooms and suites offering ocean views, and many feature pools. Be as active as you wish; choose between the world-class spa and the many water sports, from kayaking and snorkeling to an exclusive hiking trail on the Morne.
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Toiny, St Barthelemy
Hôtel Le Toiny, Member of Relais & Châteaux, truly reflects the exclusivity and elegance of Saint Bart’s. Just 22 ocean-view Suites set amid 42 acres of tropical garden overlook a beach that is one of the best-kept secrets among local surfers. Each Suite is more than 1,500 square feet and features a private terrace and a heated swimming pool. Restaurant Le Toiny offers simple yet elegant European cuisine for lunch at the fully serviced Beach Club and dinner at the main house with a DJ performing every night. The oyster shell bar welcomes you for cocktails and tapas.
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Lorient,
Hotel Christopher is the intimate island escape you’ve been dreaming of. Enjoy unobstructed ocean views, 42 breezy rooms and villas that blend Creole architecture with minimalist design, and Mediterranean-style dishes (try the local lobster linguine and citrus baba) handcrafted by Michelin-starred Chef Arnaud Faye. Or just settle into one of the loungers alongside the hotel’s infinity pool, the largest on the island, and watch the sunset over the horizon.
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throughout the island
The crown jewel of the French West Indies, Saint Bart’s is one of the world’s most exclusive islands. St. Barth Properties represents more than 250 of the private villas that dot the hillsides and 12 of its most distinctive hotels. Villas range from romantic one-bedroom “cases” to palatial multibedroom compounds with luxurious amenities. St. Barth Properties has offices in the U.S. and on the island; its expert staff will help match you with the perfect accommodations and coordinate a range of concierge services – including villa provisioning, poolside massages, reservations at the chic bistros, and more. Live Your Dream®.
This is one of many Villa offerings I have for the island.
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November 5-10 2024
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► My Virtuoso St Barths Information Page
Here is a good place to start for some additional information on quality Hotels, Water Adventures and Activities.
► WIKIVOYAGE: St Barths Page
A great resource for all the basic information you need for St Barths.
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page updated: June 2024
images courtesy: Wikimedia Commons, St Barths Tourism Board
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