St Barthelemy – Welcome to the Island of Fantasy

The Caribbean island of St Barthelemy is nothing less than a glamorous destination. Meeting with stars, having a drink with them, and buying four-digit priced great items – all can be done here. But wait, do not think that for the other types of visitors who like excursions and discoveries, the island have nothing in hand much to offer. The island has all to offer something or the other that each visitor will enjoy.

Several gigantic mountains try to touch the sky, undulating hills welcome sprawling villas, and French cottages on the rocky coast invite you. All this is simply not less than a dream.

Prime Attractions

• Anse des Cayes:
  This is the beach of top choice for the surfers. With its extraordinary and constant breezes, you can also try out windsurfing, sailing, scuba diving or even jet skiing.
• Cote Mer:
  This is the best place for catamaran sailing in St. Barth amid the trade winds pushing you to a cozy cove. Try out swimming and snorkeling amid colorful tropical fishes, sunbathing, dining in a big shaded arena. Do not miss the sunset views here.
• Eve Ducharme Gallery:
  This is an art gallery opposite the ocean in Toiny exhibiting painters, sculptors, and designers. The Toiny beach is wild that needs brave heart to explore.
• Filles des Iles:
  This is a worth visiting boutique in the Christopher Hotel from where you can plan to take away swim suits of Paris, lovely jewelry of any part of the planet, and wonderful Caribbean clothes.
• Plongee Caraibes:
  This is famous for its outstanding variety of marine world below its surface in the entire Caribbean. All thanks to the rule of no anchoring. Dive in to spot some friendly multi-colored reef fishes such as the nurse sharks, tarpons, and barracudas.
• Grand Cul de Sac Beach:
  Protected by reef, this beach is where you and your children can play in its cool and safe waters. Stroll in the lagoon, watch windsurfers, and dine in its beautiful restaurants, and experience different water sports here.
• Inter-Oceans Museum:
  Located on the beach in Corossol, this mansion exhibits vast items of seashells belonging to different regions around the world. The striking fact is that these were collected by an aged man who is of the opinion that he did not find on St. Bart’s after 1970′s. Admission fee is $4.
• Jane’s Gallery:
  This is an art gallery at the Eden Rock Hotel. The gallery holds pictures that can be seen in many rooms and suites of the hotel. One can buy the pictures as they are on sale. In addition, you are also motivated to buy canvas, paints, and so on.
• Kelly Gary Watercolors:
  This is another art gallery holding generalized sites of St. Barth made using different colors to capture the splendor of the island. Gary has incorporated these drawings from what is present on the island in her environment such as businesses, villas, and sites. You can see them both in prints and originals.
• Marigot Beach:
  This is actually a little slice of a beach. Belonging to a nature reserve, this beach offers good snorkeling and some swimming in its waters. However, not many swim here because of its small size.
• Shell Beach:
  Located within Gustavia and accessible by a walk, the beach is named so because of the cover of olive shells layering the sand. Although much of it is taken away by the hurricanes, I could still discover a good amount of these shells. The main feature of this beach is its breathtaking view of the sunset with the islands of Saba.
• Ocean Must:
  Located in Gustavia at La Pointe, this provides many water sports such as diving, sailing trips, cruising to other close by islands, rental motor boats, and a 2-hour tour on ATVs.
• Ouanalao Dive:
  Suitable for all divers of any experience, explore the flora and fauna of the world below the sea with professional instructors. These dives are performed on the Atlantic coast around Fregate, Toc Vert, Groopers, and Grenadiers.
• St. Bart’s Film Festival:
  Celebrated around April 25-30, this is one of the most awaited festivals on the island. During this time, the films are shown on a wide white wall in A.J.O.E. tennis courts in Lorient. You can also take non-alcoholic drinks, popcorn, T-shirts, and baseball caps.
• St. Barth Equitation – Horseback Riding:
  If you like this, head at the Ranch des Flamands located at the end of a shocking rough road in the northwest.
• St. Jean Beach:
  This is a small island but home to stunning beaches that sees thousands of visitors every year. This is a cove divided into 2 beaches by the Eden Rock. Here, there are many restaurants, hotels, shops, and water sports.
• The Terra Shop:
  This is besides the beach in St. Jean actually located between Nikki Beach and Eden Rock. It is a diverse shop that has several amazing items along with some wise collection of superb clothing and accessories. Out of these, the ideal ones are of pareos, beach totes, and adult and children’s resort wear.
• Yellow Submarine Tour:
  Take up this exciting excursion of a submarine and go down six feet below the sea surface while being protected and in luxury. Have a glimpse of some captivating loads of vivid aqua life that thrives in and around the innate coral reefs. The craft is semi-submersible that floats on the surface giving you the opportunity of many beautiful views.

Best Time to Visit

December to May

Accommodations

• Hotel Guanahani & Spa at Grand Cul de Sac – €350 – €5670
• Village St. Jean Hotel at Saint Jean – €135 – €540