St. Barts

In the capital town of Gustavia, you will see an intriguing mix of both French and Swedish architecture reflecting the island´s varied history. Snorkeling and day and night diving are popular here, while shell collectors can find some additions for their collections at Shell Beach.

Attractions

There are fourteen beaches on St. Barts, all blessed with gleaming white sand. Few are crowded, even in peak season. All are public and free. Nudism is ostensibly prohibited; topless is not unusual.

Adventures

• Diving - Lessons and guided tours with both SCUBA, or with a mask and snorkle.


• Fishing - From big game charter boats: marlin, sailfish, tuna, etc., to dangling a string off the dock.


• Sailing - Everything from crewed mega-yachts, to humble dinghies that you have to sail yourself.


• Surfing and windsurfing - Several bays, notably Lorient and Anse des Cayes, have suitable wave forms that are often dotted with slender, bronze enthusiasts.


• Water Skiing - Fast towboats, and knowing where the water is flat.


• Other Nautical Activities - Sea promenade without a sail...


• Golf & Tennis - At last count, there were eight tennis courts and a driving range.


• Volleyball - St. Barts' most popular sport, with frequent tournaments.


• Hiking and Horseback riding- There are numerous trails to and from out of the way places.

Shopping

St. Barts is a duty free port, and shoppers will be delighted with the range and number of shops: from a shaded table by the side of the road, to the elegant displays and marble floors reminiscent of Rue du Faubourg St. Honore in Paris. The highest concentration of shops is in Gustavia, followed by St-Jean, with its several shopping centers. It is wise to allocated more than a single afternoon to see what's what and where's where.

Food

One of the best things about St. Barts is the quality and variety of the food. This is true not only in numerous local restaurants, but in many local homes and villas as well, due to the unusually wide range of foodstuffs available at local grocery stores, and due to the quality of local catering services.

Currency

The Euro (EUR), the currency of the European Union, is the official currency of St. Barts.

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