St Barts

St Barth Airport Reopens

 By Alexander Britell In a major sign of strength for hard-hit St Barth, the island’s famous Gustav III airport is officially open for commerical operations. The airport has begun taking commercial flights from carriers like Air Antilles (out of Guadeloupe) …

The Caribbean’s Prettiest Towns

 Charming architecture; beautiful vistas; vibrant communities. There are some picturesque towns scattered across the Caribbean, the sort of places that seem to instagram themselves. These are the Caribbeans postcard-perfect towns, perfect for a very different kind of vacation or a wonderful day trip, …

Clementine St Barth

Clementine, a Brand New Villa to Try in St Barth

 Luxury villa firm Sibarth has unveiled a slate of the newest villa offerings in St. Barth, led by a stunning option overlooking Lorient. It’s called Clementine, and this three-bedroom, three-bathroom home includes its own fitness room, a spectacular mosaic-tiled infinity …

LATEST NEWS

 By Alexander Britell One of the Caribbean’s most legendary resorts has new management. Antigua’s Jumby Bay private island resort will now be operated by Oetker Collection, a manager of a 10-hotel luxury hotel portfolio that includes the Eden Rock — St …

 With the St. Barth Gourmet Festival three months away, St. Barth Properties is partnering with some of the island’s most luxurious villas for a special package. Guests who book a minimum of seven nights over the festival dates at one …

 St. Barth will hold its fourth annual St. Barth Gourmet Festival November 2-5. Hosting six of the world’s leading chefs in French gastronomy, the event will showcase their signature styles and celebrate the long-standing tradition of culinary excellence on the …

villa ela

 By Dana NilandCJ Contributor St. Barth Properties has introduced a new addition to its portfolio, Villa ELA. This St Barts villa compound is located directly on Flamands, one of the island’s most popular beaches. An ideal winter getaway for family …

Cheval Blanc

 There’s a new way to eat at the Cheval Blanc. The Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France  has unveiled a new dinner menu and cocktail menu, with Chef Yann Vinsot combining French cuisine with local island-inspired flavors. The new culinary …

 By Alexander Britell St. Barth is the luxury capital of the Caribbean, from neverending lunches at the Eden Rock to lazy afternoons at Tom Beach. But to experience the real St. Barth, to understand what makes this place so overwhelmingly …

 It’s just before sunset in Gustavia; the sky is orange and the boats are bobbing. And if you’re looking for a happy hour, this is the place: La Cantina. This is another side of St. Barth, particularly downtown: a funky, …

 An exquisitely prepared tartare of local fish; a champagne cocktail; the sand of St. Jean. This is the beach lunch, St. Barth style, and nobody does it better than the Eden Rock St Barths, the island’s most famous hotel. You’re …

luxury resorts

 Yes, luxury is in the details. But luxury is also in the big things — it’s about making sure that guests never want for anything — that they always have what they need — and that no request goes unanswered, no problem …

 Windstar has launched a new series of back-to-back cruises called “Star Collector Voyages.” The longer and more in-depth cruises range from 14 to 34 days, featuring few repeated ports and offering the comfort of an extended trip with the luxury …

 Beauty isn’t seasonal. So when you’re planning your summer vacation for 2017, you need to be thinking Caribbean. Because, contrary to the views of some, the Caribbean is just as wonderful a place to visit in the summer as it is …

 The Caribbean real estate market continues to heat up, from luxe villas in St. Barts to penthouses in San Juan. But there’s one Caribbean real estate listing that tops them all: Palazzate, the mega-manse in Barbados that’s currently the Caribbean’s most …

luxury resorts

 Planning a trip to St. Barth? Le Guanahani has you covered. One of our favorite St Barts hotels is now offering guests complimentary nights with its new “Stay 7/Pay for 5” and “Stay 4/Pay for 3” travel packages. The packages …

Hotel La Toiny

 One of the Caribbean’s greatest luxury resorts (and one of the leading St Barts hotels) is getting bigger. The island’s Hotel Le Toiny will open eight new villas on Dec. 15, the property announced this week. The debut of the …

St Barts Hotels

 It’s hip, it’s chic, it’s French and it’s Caribbean. The island of St Barts is the toniest place in the West Indies, but beneath the pomp and circumstance is a seriously substantive offering that makes it among the Caribbean’s greatest travel …

 

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