St. Barts Island
Overview of the island of St. Barts
How much could there be to do in just eight square miles, you ask? Don’t let the size of St. Barts fool you, there is more on this little island than you could ask for! From scuba diving to shopping for the latest French fashions, there is something for everyone on your St. Barts vacation. There is a reason that people around the world have heard about how wonderful St. Barts travel is! By the way, you may be wondering what the deal is with the various ways the islnad is named. St. Barts, St Barths, St. Bartholomew...all work. St. Bartholomew is the formal name. St. Barths is what those in the know call it. And, St. Barts is the more generic name used by new visitors.
All around St. Barts there are some of the most idyllic beaches in the world, with beautiful sand and crystal-clear water. Snorkeling and diving is popular in St. Barts with reefs hugging the shoreline offering something new to discover at every turn. Some of these areas have become marine reserves, ensuring that they will stay pristine and perfect for as long as they exist. Want more tips and ideas of great places and things to do? Check out our travel partners page.
With weather this perfect, St. Barts travel is great all year long. Temperatures hover in the mid seventies to mid eighties and it hardly ever rains. The only exception to the rule is hurricanes, and if you plan to travel to St. Barts during hurricane season, travel insurance is recommended. Talking about perfect weather, have you heard the news? So. California has some pretty nice weather too as we can attest to from a recent trip we took to a resort there.
St. Barts vacations are luxurious, with world-class shopping and exquisite dining. Known as a playground for the rich and famous, St. Barts is a great place for anyone to escape to – no Oscars needed! Whether hiking, diving, or shopping is your passion, you will find it all and more in this island paradise.
