The crown jewel of the Caribbean, you ask? Saint-Barthélemy. Period! I’ve visited this island on five occasions and it just keeps getting better and better which is a feat IMO. For such a tiny place, St. Barths packs a punch as it’s gorgeous (those mountains!), fun (the beach clubs harken St. Tropez), posh (shopping at Hermès, anyone?) and safe. A little history for you: Named by Christopher Columbus after his brother Bartolomeo, the island was briefly under Swedish rule before becoming French again in the late 1800s. Today, that unmistakable joie de vivre is precisely what keeps travelers coming back. Here are the hottest spots in St. Barths according to locals and yours truly:
☀️BEACH CLUBS
La Guerite
Shellona
NAO (sushi)
Nikki Beach
Pearl
Gypsea
🍕LUNCH
Shellona
La Guerite
Gypsea
🥘 DINNER
L’Isola (elegant Italian)
Le Ti (for authentic cabaret)
Mamo Italian (stellar Italian)
Le Cafe (for a party vibe)
Bonito
Le Petite Plage (for a party vibe)
Le Tamarin (fusion of French and Caribbean)
🍸AFTER HOURS
Le Clandestine (secret absinthe room)
Barry’s Rooftop & Club
🏨HOTELS
Eden Rock
Cheval Blanc
Le Toiny
Pearl Beach Hotel (best value)
