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Discover St. Barts
Whether you call it St. Barts, St. Barth or St. Barthelemy, you'll find this charming island tres chic. At just eight square miles, packs a lot of punch in the world of the glitterati, perhaps more than any other Caribbean destination. Especially during the peak winter months, don't be surprised to see celebrities wandering the streets of Gustavia, enjoying a glass of fine French wine in an open-air restaurant or puttering around the island in a little vehicle called a MiniMoke.
Without a doubt, St. Barts attracts the high-endmarket and its prices reflect this. Prices are some of the highest in the Caribbean. A look at the merchandise of the little shops in the capital city of Gustavia will confirm this. But St. Barts does have a somewhat different package to offer. Much more so than French St. Martin, this island is rich with the spirit of French elan. While you'll find that shopkeepers, taxi drivers and restaurateurs speak English and the American dollar is welcomed most places, this is definitely an outpost of France. Enjoy a taste of Europe
with a hearty dash of Caribbean sunshine.
St. Barts visitors fall into two categories: day-trippers and overnighters. Day-trippers arrive, by prop plane or by boat, from St. Martin to enjoy a morning and afternoon of shopping, touring and lunch at one of the many French eateries. Overnighters are typically well-heeled, eager for the exclusive getaway that this island can provide.
