Discreet elegance
Twenty-five square kilometers, fourteen beaches, barely twenty-five hotels: Saint-Barthélemy has long since opted for a rare level of sophistication. Formerly a Swedish trading post and now a French Collectivité, the island boasts a gastronomic density unrivalled in the Caribbean, as well as some of the most sought-after architect-designed villas in the Lesser Antilles.
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The dry season runs from December to April temperatures between 27 and 30°C, sea temperature at 26°C, moderate trade winds and little rain. The ideal window recommended by our teams is February-March, after the holiday rush. The hurricane season extends from August to October, when some hotels close their doors. For a stay during the Bucket Regatta (March) or Les Voiles de Saint-Barth Richard Mille (April), you need to plan ahead by several months.
Access to Saint-Barthélemy is always via a first stopover in Sint-Maarten: no wide-body aircraft can land on the 646-meter runway. From the United States and Canada Direct flights to Sint-Maarten from Miami, New York, Newark, Atlanta, Charlotte, Montreal and Toronto (3h40 to 4h45). From’Europe Paris CDG with Air France and Paris Orly with Air Caraïbes (approx. 8h30). From Sint-Maarten, the connection to Saint-Barthélemy takes 15 minutes by Twin Otter or 45 minutes by fast ferry.
No visa required for nationals and the European Union Visa requirements: simple passport or valid French identity card. For American, Canadian, British, Australian and New Zealand nationals: no visa required for tourist stays of less than 90 days, but passport valid for more than 6 months required. Other nationalities must obtain a Schengen visa mentioning the Collectivité de Saint-Barthélemy.
The official currency is the’euro. Visa and Mastercard are accepted everywhere. The US dollar is often accepted in Gustavia's hotels and stores, but at an unfavorable exchange rate. There's no need to bring dollars if you're arriving from Europe: the euro is more than sufficient.
The minimum consistent format is 5 nights given the compulsory transit via Saint-Martin. Our advice for a real immersion : 7 to 10 nights, These are often combined with a stopover in Saint-Martin, Anguilla or Antigua, or a stopover in New York or Miami before or after. For the Christmas and New Year weeks, bookings can be made by 12 to 18 months in advance The best palaces sell out early.
No public transport. Visit car rental is almost essential, ideally a small model (Suzuki Jimny, Mini Cooper, Mini Moke) because of the narrow roads and tight bends. French, European and American driving licenses are accepted. Cabs are available, but are few and far between and expensive (regulated fares, no Uber). Palaces, like our agency, systematically organize private transfers.
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