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Best Reasons to Visit St. Barts While on a Luxury Yacht Charter
This simply is the most requested destination to include on a yacht charter in the Caribbean outside of the virgin islands.
There are plenty of beaches to go around
St. Barts, also known as St. Barths or St. Barthelemy, is a small island with incredible beaches.
Colombier Beach falls into the most popular category even thou it's secluded, has a longish hike to it and offers no services.
Running a close second is St. Jean Beach. With white sand bordered by blue waters, this is a quintessential Caribbean beach. It's easy to access and has services available, as there are hotels right on the beach.
Shell Beach needs you to make sure to wear water shoes or sandals. This beach is just what it says, covered in shells but loved regardless. This is only a short walk from the main town, and is fairly small but great for shell souvenirs.
Some people have claimed Grande Saline Beach is the "most pristine beach on the planet". At half a mile long, there is plenty of room to spread out; Important to note so there are no surprises :- families usually stay towards the middle of the beach, while naturalists, those who prefer to go clothing optional, stay at either end of the beach.
Anse Du Governeur is a "French" beach it is not uncommon to see topless sunbathing towards the entrance, although full nude sunbathing isn't usually seen until the middle or end of the beach.
The shallow beach around St Barts makes for wonderful snorkeling and diving. Your captain and crew no doubt have some fabulous suggestions about the best places for snorkeling and diving around St. Barts; however, maybe your yacht doesn't offer diving gear, or maybe they only offer rendezvous diving in which case the captain can arrange diving for you.
If you decide to explore the capital city of St. Barts, Gustavia, you too will notice the French flair of this delightful little town. The red roofed shops and restaurants line the streets, and there are great places to relax with a glass of wine. The shops carry luxury brands that have come from a long distance and will be priced in Euros, so you probably won’t get much of a bargain here. Gustavia is easily seen within a day on foot.
While in St. Barts you will want to take advantage of sampling some of the best French restaurants outside of France. Or if French food is not your forte, try one of the other fantastic dining establishments St. Barts has to offer.
Celebrities
Celebrities love to make St. Barts their vacation getaway, as it is a small, out of the way island that is not infested with paparazzi. Another reason is that many of the hotels offer just a few rooms, meaning that the guests get the royal treatment, exactly what stars expect.
Besides famous people, unusual wildlife is plentiful on St. Barts. While on deck of your yacht, keep an eye out for dolphins, whales, green sea turtles, and stingrays. When you venture onto the island, look for tree frogs, three-toed sloths, spider monkeys, coatimundi, peccary, and tapir to name just a few. There are also hundreds of species of birds and butterflies on the island to enjoy.
St. Barts is part of France. The currency exchange is in Euros, although most places will also accept U.S. dollars.
Finally, it’s your yacht charter, your captain and crew are there to make sure you have the time of your life! Let them know what you like and they will assist you. Enjoy!
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