Zee Best Breakfast! Voted best breakfast on the island. Authentic, fresh-baked French pastries, light-as-air crepes and scrumptious lunches. Open daily in two locations; Simpson Bay and Marina Port-de-Plaisance with a lovely view of the marina.
St. Barths is a relaxed, melodic blend of French Riviera chic, a bit of Capri's physical beauty and a big dash of Caribbean charm and warmth. St. Barths is for individuals who enjoy life in a quiet, relaxed and elegant way. It is very easy to get around St. Barths by rental car. It's a good way to see a lot in a short time and the scenery along the way is beautiful.
Three of the favorite "sports" on St. Barths are playing on the beach, shopping and dining out. With 22 pristine beaches, you'll find one to suit your mood. Visit lively Plage de St. Jean to watch airplanes land on its tiny little runway. Then move up the hill to some of the best hotels and restaurants on the island. Head to Nikki Beach for a mojito or to the Eden Rock for a romantic lunch in a private cabana while enjoying a rum punch and great people watching. Casually dine at The Hideway for the best pizza on the island. Soak in the quaintness of Corossol, a little fishing port, or search for shells at Shell Beach. For very secluded beaches, soak up sun at Marigot and Lorient as well as Petit Cul de Sac and Toiny. The entire island is a natural marine preserve, making it a great place for snorkeling and scuba diving. Ouanalao-Dive and Plongée-Caraïbes are two of the island's scuba providers.
Head to Gustavia, the seaport capital where you'll find more than 200 fabulous upscale shops featuring top designers, art galleries, elegant restaurants and sexy nightlife. Stop by Le Select, and have a "Cheeseburger in Paradise," a favorite of Jimmy Buffet. Or just sit at a bar by the harbor and lust over the amazing mega-yachts dotting the water. Dine out at one of the island's 100 restaurants, two local favorites for great food and wine on the beach are Maya la Gloriette and La Langoustine.
The Way to Paradise
One of the best things about beautiful St. Barths has to be its easy accessibility: it's only 15 miles by plane or boat from St. Maarten/St. Martin. By air, Winair's Twin Otter aircrafts make numerous daily flights to the island, and the flight only takes 10 minutes. By sea, The Edge, a high-speed catamaran out of Pelican Marina in Simpson Bay, is also a fast and direct ride to St. Barths.
Hidden Treasure: The Washing Machine
A 20-minute hike around the rugged and majestic shoreline along Grand Fond will bring you to an oceanic playground known as the Washing Machine, named after the turbulent ocean. For a more peaceful swim, continue along the narrow path to a plateau that leads down into a beautiful tide pool. Large boulders block the pounding waves creating a calm and tranquil pool ideal for a playful (and romantic) swim. That said, be sure to bring water and sunscreen on this hike because there's no shade.
Take a quick trip on Edge I or Edge II the fastest way to get to neighboring islands. These high speed ferries allow you to enjoy day trips for diving, hiking or touring: St. Barts.Saba.
Bluebeard Charters
Bluebeard Charters out of Simpson Bay features day-sail trips on its Heineken Cat to Anguilla that include a fabulous snorkeling stop at Prickly Pear, a magical white-sand beach surrounded by three reefs teeming with marine life and bathed by translucent sapphire-colored waters. Guests are treated to a barbecue lunch and plenty of cold drinks. Contact: Bluebeard Charters.
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Zee Best Breakfast! Voted best breakfast on the island. Authentic, fresh-baked French pastries, light-as-air crepes and scrumptious lunches. Open daily in two locations; Simpson Bay and Marina Port-de-Plaisance with a lovely view of the marina. 
St. Barths is a relaxed, melodic blend of French Riviera chic, a bit of Capri's physical beauty and a big dash of Caribbean charm and warmth. St. Barths is for individuals who enjoy life in a quiet, relaxed and elegant way. It is very easy to get around St. Barths by rental car. It's a good way to see a lot in a short time and the scenery along the way is beautiful. 
Head to Gustavia, the seaport capital where you'll find more than 200 fabulous upscale shops featuring top designers, art galleries, elegant restaurants and sexy nightlife. Stop by Le Select, and have a "Cheeseburger in Paradise," a favorite of Jimmy Buffet. Or just sit at a bar by the harbor and lust over the amazing mega-yachts dotting the water. Dine out at one of the island's 100 restaurants, two local favorites for great food and wine on the beach are Maya la Gloriette and La Langoustine. 
One of the best things about beautiful St. Barths has to be its easy accessibility: it's only 15 miles by plane or boat from St. Maarten/St. Martin. By air, Winair's Twin Otter aircrafts make numerous daily flights to the island, and the flight only takes 10 minutes. By sea, The Edge, a high-speed catamaran out of Pelican Marina in Simpson Bay, is also a fast and direct ride to St. Barths.
Take a quick trip on Edge I or Edge II the fastest way to get to neighboring islands. These high speed ferries allow you to enjoy day trips for diving, hiking or touring: 
Bluebeard Charters out of Simpson Bay features day-sail trips on its Heineken Cat to Anguilla that include a fabulous snorkeling stop at Prickly Pear, a magical white-sand beach surrounded by three reefs teeming with marine life and bathed by translucent sapphire-colored waters. Guests are treated to a barbecue lunch and plenty of cold drinks. Contact: 
