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This Caribbean Beach Has Soft Sand, Vibrant Water, and a Barefoot Rhythm

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There is a version of the Caribbean that lives more in novels than in real life. It is barefoot and unhurried, defined by quiet mornings and long afternoons where nothing interrupts the rhythm of the sea. It exists without crowds or schedules, without spectacle. You come upon it by chance, often on foot, and it […]

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A New Addition at St Barth’s Les Ilets de la Plage

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By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Le Studio, the newest addition to the villa collection at St Barth’s Les Islets de la Plage, is now open for guests. The popular Les Ilets de la Plage has a portfolio of 12 private villas and bungalows with direct access to the white sand beach in the St Jean […]

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Nikki Beach Is Back in St Barth

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By the Caribbean Journal staff The iconic Nikki Beach club on St Jean beach in St Barth reopens this week for its first full season since last year’s hurricanes. The renowned, newly renovated beach club has built a new outdoor restaurant, bar, boutique, kitchen and rotisserie, all with the brand’s signature look. “Nikki Beach is […]

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More New Villas to Try in St Barth

By the Caribbean Journal staff Villa firm St Barth Properties has added a pair of new places to stay on the island of St Barth. The company has added Villa Golden and Villa Neo, both new-construction properties that will join St Barth Properties’ “Grand Cru Collection,” a list of vetted villas that include extra amenities […]


Nikki Beach Is Back in St Barth

By the Caribbean Journal staff Days after the reopening of the popular Tom Beach hotel in St Barth, the property’s famous beach bar has also reopened its doors. La Plage, one of the main hotspots on the sand in St Jean, is now open for breakfast, lunch and dinner after its relaunch Dec. 27 in […]

How to Stay on the Beach in St Barth

By Alexander Britell Yes, much of St Barth’s luxury hotel inventory has been temporarily compromised by Hurricane Irma, with most hotels slated to reopen next year. But you can still stay at a beautiful beachfront resort in the heart of St Jean — at Les Ilets de la Plage, the beloved property just a stroll […]

St Barth’s Tom Beach Reopens

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the most famous spots in St Barth has reopened its doors in time for the holidays. St Barth’s boutique Tom Beach Hotel, set on a beautiful stretch of sand in St Jean, has officially relaunched after undergoing repairs in the wake of Hurricane Irma. “We are delighted to […]

Le Village St Barth Reopening Dec. 1

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the top hotels in St Barth is reopening next month, Caribbean Journal has learned. The four-star Le Village St Barth in St Jean is now accepting reservations for trips beginning Dec. 1. “The island took a drubbing, no question,” said co-owner Catherine Charneau. “The hillsides are likely to […]

VIDEO: Walking on St Jean Beach St Barth

It’s the most famous beach in St Barth, from Nikki Beach to Tom Beach to the Eden Rock to the Caribbean’s most scenic runway. Coming here is the quintessential St Barth experience — and it’s a rather spectacular beach in its own right. This is St Jean beach, and this is what it’s like to […]

The Best Caribbean Beaches for Everything

When you think about heading to the beach, you might think about doing nothing. We are quite the opposite. We go to beaches for a purpose, and in the Caribbean we are fortunate to have a beach for just about any occasion. There are beaches for snorkeling, beaches for walking, jogging and cool breezes. There […]