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A Visitors Guide to St. Barts Island

Vineetha Rao Suravajjala
High on tourists’ list for being beautiful and exclusive, St. Barts is all about European sophistication in the Caribbean!

The Appeal

Bright blue waters, clear skies, wonderfully warm weather and wide expanses of sandy beaches… need we say more?
From beaches to museums, great food to historic sites, St. Barts has attractions for the tourist of every age!

Diving and Boating

Being an island in the Caribbean, this is also a great place to go boating and diving, to see some of the most spectacular specimens living in these blue waters.

Windsurfing

St Barts is a great place to feel the wind in your hair as you skim the waters, satisfying the inner adrenaline junkie. What are you waiting for?

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Beaches

Did you know there are nearly 20 beaches in St Barts, that range from the busy popular ones to the truly secluded, to be reached only by boat. Where are you headed?

Historic Sites

There’s more to St Barts than just resort and beaches, while you’re there, two places that are on our must visit list include:

Fort Gustav

Built in the 1700s, whats left of Fort Gustav is a Lighthouse. Hike up here to get a 360 degree view of Gustavia and even the Harbour.

The Inter Oceans Museum

The Corossol Museum, home to nearly 9000 shells from tiny to huge, will have you marveling at the diversity of the oceans!

Eat, Drink and Make Merry:

Make sure you get to sample some of the best food this resort island has to offer!

Nightlife and Party

St. Barts being predominantly a resort island is not home to too many pubs, but hit up the Le Select bar in Gustavia, for a fun evening!

Restaurants

With plenty of restaurants serving up both French and Creole cuisine, St. Barts is a great place to try them. Of if you’re at a villa, have the staff whip you up a meal!

Best Time to Visit

Visit from November to June, for warm weather, great temperature and more! Book well in advance so you get a good spot in the sun!