1	Hotel Le Toiny
5	Eden Rock
6	Le Sereno

3	Hotel Guanahani & Spa

4	Le Christopher Hotel

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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