Insider’s Guide to St. Barths
Insider’s Guide to St. Barths
St. Barths figured out what the rest of the Caribbean is still trying to perfect: how to make luxury feel relaxed. There’s real French sophistication here—cobblestone streets in Gustavia, bistros serving perfect croissants, yacht-filled harbors that could be mistaken for the Côte d’Azur. But none of it feels precious. This is still the Caribbean, where bare feet and beach hair are the uniform.
What sets St. Barths apart is how it balances its dual identity. You can spend your morning hiking to the secluded shores of Colombier Beach and your afternoon browsing designer boutiques in Gustavia. Sail around the coastline at sunset, then settle in for a five-course dinner. Flamands and Saline rank among the region’s most beautiful beaches, and those winding hillside roads lead to viewpoints and hidden coves that make every wrong turn feel like a discovery.
