St Barth While it may be best known for its people watching, its megayachts and its breathtaking villas, this little island has one of the most impressive collection of beaches anywhere in the region.

There’s the buzzing St Jean; scenic Gouverneur; the raw waves of Le Toiny and the calm of Grand Cul de Sac. (And, oh yes, the almost overwhelming views of Saline).

And while you can stay in the ultra-luxe hotspots like Le Sereno and the Cheval Blanc, there’s more to St Barth’s hotel sector, from the laid-back Les Ilets de la Plage to one of our longtime favorites, the hilltop Le Village, a classic French Caribbean retreat.