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St Barts (Saint Barthelemy)

St Barts, a tiny island in the Caribbean, is a haven for water activities such as deep sea diving, snorkelling, windsurfing, fishing, and sailing. The natural views of the island are simply spectacular. The visitors to the island prefer to stay in vacation rentals to soak up the pristine surroundings away from the crowds. You can choose from various beachfront villas or rent a vacation cottage that is high up the water to get majestic views of the surrounding vistas.

Things to see and do in St Barts

• Gustavia: This is the main town of the island and the words that best describe it are postcard-perfect. The harbour is the central point of activity; you can take in the views of the impressive yachts or shop to your heart's content in the fabulous duty-free shopping stores offering French and Italian goods. The town also hosts most of the island's 100 restaurants where you can sample everything from seafood, local specialities to international cuisines.
• Festivals: The island hosts the annual Festival de Musique, a music festival which attracts top international performers in January and February. In April, the island becomes venue to a film festival that showcases the best of Caribbean cinema.
• Beaches: No description of St Barts Island can be complete without mentioning its more than dozen beaches. The Anse a Colombier beach is pretty secluded. Another popular beach is the easy-access Baie de St. Jean.  

Dining options in St Barts

The dining hub of St Barts is undoubtedly the scenic town of Gustavia, which has a high concentration of restaurants offering fining dining options in scenic settings. The French cuisine here is on par with some of the best in the world. The favourite is the seafood, from tuna and spiny lobster to fish soup and salt cod fritters. Asian and Italian dining options are also widely available.

Entertainment and nightlife in St Barts

Though there are some nightclubs, nightlife is pretty sedate on the island. There are many wine bars that have live jazz during the high season. The scene lights up during the music and film festivals. Some restaurants such as Bête à Z'Ailes, La Plage, Nikki Beach, and le Ti-St Barth offer live entertainment till midnight.

Golfing in St Barts

There are no golf courses on the islands. The avid golfers can head to nearby islands, the nearest being St Martin.