Summer's almost here and it's time to start thinking about getting out of town. Some of the most popular spots are St. John and St. Barthélemy (St. Barths) . Read the latest and greatest reviews of the St. John and St. Barthélemy (St. Barths), and find out which spots your should hit and which you should miss!
I don't know a lot about the island of St. John, as I am just one of thousands of cruise ship passengers who have been ferried to the island with a limited amount of time to explore, but one thing I know is that on St. John, I discovered paradise. Granted, getting to paradise can be a little harrowing on an open-air "Island Taxi"--when you reach your destination, you might even be convinced that you died and went to Heaven! Trunk Bay is an amazing, crescent shaped bay nestled along the island's northeast coast. It's pristine white sands are flanked by tropical foliage on one side, and the clearest, most inviting blue sea I have ever seen in my life. I have earned my nickname "Chicken of the Sea" honestly, but even I had no fear swimming there, as it was like a giant swimming pool...I could see everything around me (and, thankfully, I saw nothing swimming WITH me). If you have the opportunity, Trunk Bay is definitely worth a visit!
~Knani
We did a day trip by hobi-cat to St Barths from St. Martin. I recall two hours or so of rough winds causing the boat to rock rather violently. Dan couldn't help but get sea sick. St. Barths is a fair distance from St. Martin, whereas Anguilla shields St. Martin on the north side. St. Barths is an island unto itself - with very little wind shield from neighboring islands, and it is tiny and arid. The beaches are stunning -- with white sand and turquoise waters. When we arrived in Gustavia harbor, we could see massive yachts in the harbor with their helicopter pads up on the top level. Money is in the air and everywhere. As we approached the harbor, there were even larger yachts sitting side by side with a full time staff polishing the brass and cleaning the boats non-stop. High end shops - Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, Versace - you name it - lined the streets of Gustavia. We took a quick tour of the island and stopped by the famous Eden Rock, the oldest hotel, where a number of movie stars like to stay. We also had lunch at Toiny, which is supposed to have one of the finest French restaurants on the island. From Toiny, we got a glimpse of St. Kitts and Nevis in the far distance on the horizon. Some of the bars are known for having famous entertainers drop in and do impromptu performances. We sailed the boat over to the famous Colombier beach (see pic), which is mostly visited by boat only, simply because the footpath is quite a hike. I would have liked to have spent more time in St Barths and experience some of the eclectic restaurants and bars that the island is famous for. St. Barths is definitely high up on my list to go back!
~ Danteling
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