A Postcard from St. Barths 7 May, 2014 Where to stay, where to eat, what do and how to get there I am just back from a week’s vacation in St. Barths, where I fell in love with the magical (and often...
Fresh Caught Fish in Gustavia 21 Mar, 2014 One of the joys of spending time in the Caribbean is the availability of fresh locally caught fish. While it is possible to find fresh seafood in many of the grocery stores on St. Barths,...
La Plage de Lorient 14 Mar, 2014 One of the lesser frequented beaches of St. Barths, Lorient is a hidden gem among a veritable jewelry box of coastlines. A bit removed from the hustle and bustle of Gustavia and St Jean, La...
Parade and Bonfire to End Carnaval 6 Mar, 2014 Every year, the Carnaval festivities on St. Barths come to a dramatic close with one last hurrah – the Wednesday following Mardis Gras. In keeping with tradition, there is a final parade in which a...
Carnaval in the Streets of Gustavia 5 Mar, 2014 The streets of Gustavia were filled with throngs of costumed revelers this Tuesday, in celebration of Mardis Gras. People of all ages gathered along the harbor to dance, sing, and let loose in the tropical...
Spend the Day at Shell Beach, St. Barths 3 Mar, 2014 Within walking distance of the harbor in Gustavia there lies a little beach, set between to cliffs and littered with glistening pink and white shells. Appropriately named, Shell Beach is a perfect combination of seclusion...
Exploring the Coral Reef at Colombier 3 Mar, 2014 This weekend, I had the pleasure of spending the afternoon at Colombier snorkeling and exploring the spectacular reef. As mentioned in a previous post, the hike to the beach is a fantastic excursion and...
Live Music and the Zen Bar at Do Brazil 28 Feb, 2014 Beach. Tiki Huts. Live Music. Cocktails. Welcome to Do Brazil on Shell Beach. Located directly on Shell Beach, Do Brazil combines a chilled out, tropical beach vibe with the chic ambiance for which St. Barths...
Children’s Mardi Gras in St. Barths 28 Feb, 2014 This Tuesday marked the beginning of spring vacation for the school children of St. Barths. While the adults celebrate Mardi Gras with a Carnaval celebration on March 4th, the primary schools on the island hold...
World Class Shopping in Gustavia 26 Feb, 2014 St. Barths is known for its world class shopping, and strolling along the waterfront in Gustavia, it’s clear how the island has earned that reputation. With what seems like hundreds of small boutiques and art...