Once
the discreet hideaway of
Rothschilds and Rockefellers, St. Barts today is a favorite
haunt of celebrity rockers, actors, and other high-profile types
from December through April. French in attitude and accent,
the island offers 14 uncrowded, ultra-clean beaches where topless
bathing is populaire.
While vigorous vacationers swim, snorkel, scuba, and go deep-sea
fishing off St-Jean and other beaches on this eight-square-mile
island, shopping is the real competitive sport here. In Gustavia,
the picturesque harborside capital, boutiques sell microscopic
bikinis, imported cigars, diamonds, perfume, and other yacht-party
essentials. Choose from dozens of restaurants to savor the sunset
with fine dinner fare and French wine.
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