St. Barts – Travel Guide
A magical mix of French-Caribbean elegance, St.Barts is a destination where luxury and relaxation mix to create a truly unique travel experience. With its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and exclusive villas, the island is a haven for the rich and famous, who come here to indulge in the finest cuisine, shopping, and nightlife. Explore the island’s historical sites, including former sugar plantations turned into upscale resorts. Taste local cuisine, sample the island’s world-famous rum, and enjoy the island’s vibrant cultural heritage. Undoubtedly, St.Barts is a getaway of unparalleled elegance and sophistication.
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St. Barts FAQ
What is St. Barts known for?
St. Barts is a glamorous French-speaking Caribbean island known for appealing to the rich and famous, with a wide array of stunning beaches. Luxurious resorts, designer shopping options, and world-class cuisine. The island exudes sophistication, stunning natural beauty, and a laid back island atmosphere. The red-roofed capital of Gustavia is a quaint harbor town where luxury yachts bob in the water and designer shopping can be done on the shores. Vibrant galleries line the streets and mouth-watering French-inspired cuisine is served at gourmet restaurants.
The sparkling blue waters around the island are filled with exciting things to do including yacht charters, sailing, surfing, fishing, diving, snorkeling, kayaking, and kite surfing. A colorful full calendar of exciting events and festivals is on offer in St. Barts with sporting events to movie and music festivals. The historic ruins of Fort Gustave offer stunning views over the island, the Wall House Museum takes visitors back through the islands past and Vieux Clocher is the oldest building in Gustavia. Quiet, secluded beaches trim the island like Saline Beach with white sand stretching for miles and one of the best beaches in the Caribbean, lapped by gorgeous shades of blue water. Happening nightlife spots can be found at St. Jean Beach where famed beach clubs like Nikki Beach are located with top-notch service, wild parties, and spectacular views.
What are the best places to visit in St. Barts?
St. Barts is a stunning French Caribbean island getaway boasting 14 tropical beaches and miles of idyllic coastline and sparkling warm waters. A tropical utopia and the ultimate relaxation destination with upscale accommodations and amenities. The arid volcanic interior landscape is filled with exciting activities and stunning scenic beauty. Lounge on the beaches, shop at chic boutiques, dine at waterfront restaurants, and join in the exciting nightlife all while winding down to island time.
How many days should I spend in St. Barts?
We recommend 7-10 days based on what you want to see and do. We offer flexible vacation packages so you can select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel, and activities. We suggest a minimum of 3 nights in larger cities.
What is the best way to get around St. Barts?
The best way to travel around St. Barts is to hire a car, there is no public transportation on the island. There are international named rental car agencies found at the airport. There are a few rental car companies on the island with a variety of fun rental options including beach buggy style cars, convertibles, and quad bikes. We highly recommend renting a car to get around the island as places are quite spread out and the island has a lot of hills, so walking around is not feasible. The roads can be challenging to drive on with winding turns and blind corners and take it slow if you are unfamiliar with the roads.
What is the currency in St. Barts?
The currency in St. Barts is the Euro. Many restaurants will also show the amount in U.S. Dollars. There are ATMs found at the airports, and banks throughout the island.
Do people speak English in St. Barts?
The official languages are spoken in St. Barts is French, many people speak English especially in the service industry at hotels and restaurants. Most of the island’s inhabitants have a good comprehension of the English language. We recommend you get a good English-French guidebook and learn common phrases such as hello, goodbye, please, thank you, and numbers 1-10.
Best time to visit St. Barts
The best time to visit St. Barts is November to June, these months offer affordable accommodations and the daily average temperatures range between 70-90 degrees. Accommodations at this time of year can be up to 50% off and the beaches are much less crowded and no waits at restaurants.
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The hottest time of year is June to September with daily average temperatures in the 90s and December is considered to be peak season when accommodations can be extremely expensive and sold out, they need to be booked at least six months in advance. Rainy seasons are September, October, and November when tropical downpours are common in the afternoons. The island’s tradewinds bring refreshing breezes from the northeast throughout the year. The water temperatures on the coast stay between 68-74 degrees.
Tipping in St. Barts
The questions “when?” and “how much?” can leave some travelers confused, as the practice varies. This guide attempts to cover most situations that you, as a tourist, will encounter. Hopefully using these “tips” will provide a smooth experience when interacting with locals in restaurants, bars, hotels, tour operators, and taxis.
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Tipping in St Barts
What is the currency in St. Barts?
The currency in St. Barts is the Euro. Many restaurants will also show the amount in U.S. Dollars. There are ATMs found at the airports, and banks throughout the island.
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