Often shortened to St Barts, St Barths or Saint Barth, Saint Barthelemy is the jewel of the north Caribbean. Although a relatively small island, it’s packed with white-sand beaches and beautifully imposing mountains. On average, St Barts gets over 300 sunny days a year so there’s never a bad time to visit – you can toss your towel on one of the 14 immaculate beaches with guaranteed good weather. Water sports are also a big draw to the island, with scuba diving, snorkelling and submarine trips to mysterious shipwrecks available. You can expect to eat the freshest of seafood at local restaurants, with a blend of cuisines including French, West Indian, Creole, Italian and Asian. Villas are popular choice of accommodation on the island as many offer hillside terraces and ocean views. A number of small-scale hotels can also be found, as well as larger and more luxurious options.
