| St. Barts is an exclusive holiday destination frequented | | | | Isle de France and the Guanahani even allow |
| by the rich and the famous. Here is a list of ten things | | | | non-guests to partake of these delights, whenever |
| that this island vacation hotspot has to offer. | | | | free. |
| 1. St. Barts is one of the lesser known Caribbean island | | | | 6. St. Barts is also visited for its history. The famous |
| resorts and hence attracts a rather famous set of | | | | explorer, Christopher Columbus, once visited the isle in |
| visitors and celebrities who seek it out for the privacy it | | | | 1493. It was also a French colonial site and bears |
| offers. The atmosphere is luxurious and hedonistic, and | | | | testimony to this in its architecture. |
| is the vacation hotspot for the rich and the famous | | | | 7. St. Barts boasts of 14 glistening white sand beaches, |
| from all over the world. | | | | quite a few for a small island. Keeping in line with the |
| 2. Food and wine lovers will find a heaven on earth in | | | | exclusive theme of the beach resort, they are rarely |
| St. Bart, where fabulous restaurants nestle in every | | | | crowded and offer luxurious sunbathing. There are |
| nook and cranny on the island. Reservations are | | | | also beaches designed for entertainment, with water |
| always appreciated, and during peak seasons, they | | | | sports; the Grand Cul de Sac and St. Jean are two |
| are necessary. Some of the top restaurants on the | | | | that fit the bill. |
| island are the Francois Plantation, the Hideaway, La | | | | 8. Gorgeous sunny weather pervades the atmosphere |
| Langouste and so on. | | | | in St. Barts and light tropical showers periodically give |
| 3. St. Barts is unrivalled in the Caribbean for the kind of | | | | respite from the sun's rays making for a great holiday |
| shopping experience it provides and visitors come here | | | | vacation spot. |
| to purchase the latest fashions and designer outfits. | | | | 9. French wine and Cuban cigars are available in |
| Here, the high-end boutiques rub shoulders with | | | | abundance on the island. French wine is available |
| island-made merchandise harmoniously. The Gustavia | | | | widely, and is being retailed by one of the island's most |
| belt of shops is all about luxury whereas the St. Jean | | | | famous French chefs, Bernard Javelle. The best |
| shops focuses on less glamorous clientele. | | | | tobacconists on the island are Le Comptoir de Cigar et |
| 4. Deep sea fishing in the wide expanse of the blue | | | | Panamas located on Gustavia. |
| ocean, along with surfing on the sea swells adds | | | | 10. Hotel accommodation is fairly expensive in St. Barts, |
| another dimension to beaches of the island. | | | | and for a lower price it is possible to book expansive |
| Windsurfing and other water sports make St. Barts an | | | | villas. Bookings are essential, and it is better to plan a |
| exciting destination all round. | | | | two-week trip as no accommodation can be booked |
| 5. With rejuvenation firmly the order of the day, major | | | | for a smaller time frame. |
| hotels have incorporated lush spas in their amenities. | | | | |