St Barths Day Trip: Things to do on St Barths

March 29th, 2012

Part one

Tour the island of St Barths. Rent a Mini Cooper or a Jeep on St Barts and set off for a roundabout tour.  St Barts Blue can set up your St Barths rental car to be picked up at the airport or ferry terminal. A list of all the rental car vehicles can be found on the following link:  St Barts Rental Cars

Recommended sights to see:

  1. Take a dip at Gouverneur Beach.  Head east from Gustavia through the residential area of Lurin.  Follow the map to Gouverneur.  One of the best beaches on St Barths with a pristine and tranquil setting.  Home to one of the most lavish annual New Year’s parties in the world.
  2. Saline Beach.  A favorite among many.  A bit out of the way to get to.  Once there, there is a good walk to access the beach.  There are no amenities, restaurants or beach chairs.  Bring your own towel and refreshment.  Majestic beach with a natural backdrop.
  3. The wild natural setting of Toiny.  Pull over and just relax for a good 20 minutes on the rocky beach as you watch in awe of the gorgeous natural beauty of the Caribbean.  A serene and tranquil setting buffeted by cool tradewinds.  Le Maison de Nureyev is located in this area.
  4. Head west towards Grand Cul de Sac.  The beach at Grand Cul de Sac is a watersports mecca with plenty to do.  Anchored by the Guanahani Hotel and Le Sereno.  A good place to rent wave runners or be active.
  5. Pointe Milou (Middle Point) offers stunning vistas.  Le Christopher Hotel is located at the base of this area.  There is no beach but exceptional views.
  6. St Jean Beach.  St Jean is exceptionally popular for travelers.  The beach has pristine conditions anchored by the stunning Eden Rock hotel.   World famous Nikki Beach club is located adjacent to Eden Rock hotel.
  7. St Jean Airport.  Pull off to the side of the road that ascends up the hill.  Wait a few minutes and marvel at the intrepid pilots landing at SBH.  A grocery store is located in this area.  There is a very good sandwich shop called Les Jardinieres at this plaza for a quick get up and go lunch.
  8. Continue heading west towards Flamands/Colombier.  First head towards Flamands.  Isle de France is one of the most magical hotels in the world and if you wish to have a decadent dining experience then enjoy lunch beachside at their restaurant Cabane d’Isle.  Spa services are available as well but must be reserved well beforehand.
  9. Overlook at Colombier.  Continue towards the most western point of the island.  It means backtracking from Flamands until there is an intersection.  Turn right towards Colombier and follow the main road until you are near the end and reach a road side stop at the western end of the island. Near the western end of the road will be an overlook that has incredible views and an identification of local uninhabited and naturally brilliant islands.
  10. Return to Gustavia for some window shopping and people watching. If you wish to shop then I would advise checking operating hours early in the day.  Most stores close between 12 and 2PM on weekdays and are closed Saturday afternoons.

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The Allure of St Barts Villas

May 12th, 2011

View from a St Barts VillaFew tropical destinations captivate the world’s elite the way St. Barts does and the best way to be captivating is by staying in a St. Barts villa. Its terrain, the perfect hideaway for pirates centuries ago, now is home to a spectacular array of rental villas where the jet set steal away for romantic rendezvous, relax with their closest friends and host lavish family holidays.

Located in the Caribbean’s French West Indies and accessible only by boat or small propeller plane, St. Barts is 8 square miles of breathtaking beaches, world-class restaurants and duty-free, luxury boutiques. The island boasts a history as rich and varied as its visitors. It was Columbus who named the island after his brother Bartholomew. It was French buccaneer Montbars the Exterminator who, legend has it, buried treasure at Gouverneur Beach – a treasure that has yet to be discovered to this day. And it was a 92-year Swedish governance that produced island roads, the street grid, town hall and the capital’s name – Gustavia, after Sweden’s King Gustaf III – before the island was sold back to France. St. Barts remains a French domain today, celebrated as the Caribbean’s most chic retreat.

St. Barts prides itself on its accommodations, most notably its villa selection. Whether you arrive via ferry or yacht, via a commercial airline or private plane, there is a perfect St. Barts villa rental for you. One where you can enjoy privacy and a delightful variety of house styles and amenities, as well as arrange for pampering villa services.

Choose the villa that will make your St. Barts experience extraordinary: perhaps one within walking distance from bakeries, shops and restaurants or a sanctuary with private beach access or a hilltop retreat with magnificent sunset views. Villas come in many styles, all befitting a fashionable island lifestyle. Guests can enjoy amenities such as fully-equipped gourmet kitchens, media rooms, fitness facilities perfect for a professional athlete, terraces overlooking the sea, decks saturated in sun and infinity-edged pools.

Complete the St. Barts vacation of your dreams by embracing some – or all – of the services available to villa guests. Conveniently-dropped car rentals greet you upon your arrival at the airport or ferry terminal. Experienced chef services will prepare bountiful brunches and customized Caribbean-inspired meals using only the freshest ingredients. Indulgent spa services are available, from nail and body care to facials and massages. Island walking and bus tours allow you and your guests to explore St. Barts by land, while private boat charters and scuba diving lessons allow you to discover the beauty of St. Barts by sea

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Review: Villa Key Lime, St Barts

November 18th, 2010

My smiling St Barts villa concierge was waiting for me along with the car rental company as I got off the ferry in Gustavia, St Barts.  The St Martin to St Barts ferry transfer from Phillipsburg was a scenic 45 minute commute that was efficient and relaxing.  The waves on this day were calm.  My compact car  from Turbe rental car, St Barts Blue rental car partner, was perfect and after a few quick signatures we were on our way to my St Barts villa.

We followed the roads around the hills and along the coast until we arrived at the beach area of Anse des Cayes and Villa Key Lime. The warm air smelt of tropical flowers and I could hear the waves of the Caribbean in the background.

Villa Key Lime on St Barts was everything I was looking for.   A contemporary style two bedroom villa with its private swimming pool located on the beach! A beach haven designed for those looking for a good central location and natures splendor on full display.

The living room of Villa Key Lime offers a splendid view over the tropical waves and swimming pool, is spacious with two large and comfortable sofas, flat screen TV, a side bureau offering a fax machine, telephone and even a small computer.

To my right is a great kitchen with large American fridge, microwave, oven, coffee machines and even more appliances that I knew what to do with. I felt at home already!

The master bedroom features a large king bed overlooking the ocean – wow the view. I can’t believe its real.

The en suite bathroom was nice and modern with walk in shower and large double sinks.  The bathroom was equipped with hair dryer and accessories.

Plenty of space in the bedroom closet, and a modern sound system.  The second bedroom located garden side is just as big, and has a dresser, Wardrobe, and en suite bathroom also with walk in shower.

The private terrace has a wonderfully large dining table enough for six people overlooking the pool and the ocean.

In front of the pool is the continuation of the terrace, which is in fact part of the beach. Lounge chairs line up under the palm trees giving plenty of shade for a long soak under the sun.

I hastily begin unpacking and then overcome by an immense desire to jump in the pool, change into my bathing suit and plunge in.  The water is perfect.  The view of the turquoise sea from the pool is unparalleled.  The pool comes equipped with floats and it takes me age’s tear myself out of the water.

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St Barts Blue announces the appointment of our new St Barts villa specialist

November 18th, 2010

In keeping with our commitment to providing the best St Barts villa vacation experience by providing in depth expertise, consultation advisement and guidance to the best St Barts villas available, St Barts Blue Luxury Villas, LLC is proud to announce the appointment of Rhonda Michelle Mansana to the position of head villa specialist for the island of St Barts.

Mrs. Mansana has acquired over 30 years of Tourism experience in all areas of Hotel Vacation Management and Marketing.   She has managed a hotel in Paris and has been a resident of the French West Indies for the past 20 years working as Sales and Marketing Manager specializing in Hotel and Vacation Rentals with close relastionships with numerous hotel associations and Caribbean Tourism Organizations.

Originally from the United Kingdom, Rhonda took her Hotel and Catering Exam in London before continuing her hospitality education in Paris France.  Rhonda has exceptional experience with elite concierge services and leading hotels.  She is fluent in French.

“Needless to say, we feel very fortunate to have Ms. Mansana join our company.  Her experience and reputation in delivering the highest customer satisfaction and experience complements our goals for being a leading provider of elite St Barts vacations.  The clients of St Barts Blue will surely feel entrusted in her level of knowledge, expertise and guidance to ensure a splendid St Barts vacation planning experience.  Her presence will continue to augment our ability to deliver an elite service to our treasured guests” stated by Robert J. Kadijevic, MD the president of St Barts Blue, LLC Luxury Villas.

We welcome and congratulate Mrs. Mansana on her appointment.  To reach Mrs. Mansana to assist with your St Barts villa vacation planning, clients can contact her at Rhonda@stbartsblue.com.

US Toll Free : 1 877 323 5719

International : 1 704 499 6367

French local : (+590) 690 49 60 96

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Hello World to our new St Barts Blog

November 18th, 2010

St Barts Blue proudly presents our new St Barts Blog to provide in depth knowledge, island experiences, St Barts villa reviews, and updates regarding the island of St Barths.  Our company is dedicated to providing a premier villa vacation experience that is fully complimented by luxury, service and pure relaxation.   As part of our commitment to offering an elite St Barts vacation experience,  St Barts Blue only offers the top select villas on St Barthelemy, French West Indies.  Our villa specialists tour and inspect the villas we offer and have a wide breadth of expertise to find the best St Barts villa for you and your party.  In addition to our commitment to excellence, St Barts Blue offers St Barts Villas exclusive promotions and a complimentary concierge service that can assist with all your island needs from St Barts restaurant reservations, St Barts spa services, St Barts rental cars and St Barths chef services.  Our villa specialists and concierge await the opportunity to assist in your St Barts vacation planning for a once in a lifetime decadent St Barts experience.

Follow our blog regularly for the latest St Barts villa reviews, updates and promotion announcements.

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