A Long Weekend in St. Barth's

Getting there

Travelers arrive to St. Barth's via San Juan or St. Martin - the former being a 45-minute flight from St. B's miniscule (but charming!) runway, St. Martin topping out at 10 minutes of flight time. Advantages to San Juan include clearing customs in Puerto Rico on the way home - and flying the lovely Tradewind Aviation - but the least expensive route is through SXM. The airport can be hairy during peak travel times and VIP airport services are strongly recommended. Hit us up for the hook up.

Lunch on the beach

Head straight from the airport for a late lunch at the chic La Cabane beach restaurant in Cheval Blanc. After lunch, buy yourself some special vacation outfits at the hotel’s boutique. There’s a great selection of coverups and bikinis. 

Take your time to settle into St. Barth’s and nap on the beach in your new bikini. 

Go out for dinner, drinks, and dancing

After a much-needed beach nap, head to Carl Gustaf for sunset cocktails with the best views over Gustavia. Dinner will be at Bonito, a perennial favorite for its excellent ceviches and seafood dishes enjoyed by a casually cool crowd. Le Café is the place to hit for nightlife.

Beach hop

Have your rental car delivered to your hotel, then pack up an umbrella and towels to check out the island’s gorgeous beaches. Stop at La Petite Colombe for freshly-baked croissants. Go to Gouverneur in the morning for swimming before the sun gets too strong. If you want to sunbathe in your birthday suit, hit Saline. 

Lunch and lounge

Pre-book lounge chairs and lunch at Shellona for 1 pm, over on Shell Beach in Gustavia. The food is great, the vibe relaxed but fun, and after you’re done, you can head into town for shopping. 

Hit the shops in Gustavia

Gustavia has all the necessary high end boutiques (Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Prada, etc.) along with more trendy shops like Carla, Cult Gaia, and Wild Side. Pop into Ligne St. Barth for locally made lotions and body oils. 

Clic is designer Christian Celle’s concept shop with home goods, art and fashion. Lolita Jaca is the place to get flowy cover-ups and kimonos. 

At Poupette you’ll find great printed dresses and beachwear. For jewelry, head to Bijoux de la Mer for jewelry and Delfina for swimwear. 

Relax at your hotel before dinner

Head back to the hotel to rest up before dinner, then choose tonight between Bagatelle for a great Mediterranean menu and occasional after-dinner DJ and dancing (book an indoor table if you want to be part of the scene or outdoor if you want a quieter experience), or over to Tamarin to dine in a beautiful garden setting. For an over-the-top night, book a table at Le Ti for a cabaret dinner that everyone should experience once.

Go for a hike

Start your day with a hike to Colombier, a picture-perfect beach reachable only by foot or boat. 

Snack and surf

For lunch choose between Nikki Beach, La Guérite or the Sand Bar, Eden Rock’s beachfront eatery. Each beach club is known to host their own day parties.

You’ll be near Lorient, a popular spot for surfing. Take a lesson from Hookipa Surf Shop.

Catch the sunset before dinner

For dinner go to Le Select, a super casual spot to grab a burger and fries. Do takeaway and bring it back to your hotel or eat on the beach with a bottle of wine. One of the best things about St. Barth’s is you can buy good, well-priced wines in the grocery store! 

If you are looking for a more romantic vibe book a table at Sella just outside of Gustavia. It is the perfect place for watching the sunset. The bold Middle Eastern food is incredible, the service always on point, and make sure to order the eggplant and the cauliflower to start the meal off.