First of all, St. Barths is like no other place on Earth. Whether you’ve visited the Caribbean before, or this is your first island getaway, prepare yourself for a completely unique and fascinating experience. The moment you step off the plane (or boat) you’ll understand why St. Barths is so special. Steeped in French (and Swedish) culture, and crossed with Caribbean style, St. Barths brings the best of many worlds together. It is quiet and serene. It has hustle and bustle. It has idyllic beaches, and jumpin' clubs. You can find everything you’re looking for in St. Barths, and many things you might not expect. Relax and find yourself!

High rise hotels, litter, traffic lights, billboards, fast food, highways, casinos, and snow: these are all things you can forget about, because St. Barths has none of them. Life moves at a different pace on St. Barths. The people are warm, friendly, and helpful. The shops are inviting, the food is fantastic, the hotels and villas tranquil and serene. Leave your blackberry at home, unplug from your work, relax with a cold Carib and watch the world go by.

Please explore all of our information pages about visiting St. Barths, you find lots of useful information and tips and tricks from personal experience in them:

• The Basics - Currency, voltage, language, and more
• Travel Info - Getting there and back
• The Beaches - What everyone's interested in!
• Map - Find your way around
• Weather - What to expect
• Vacation Planner - Suggestions for your stay
• Photo Gallery - Photos of St. Barths, news, and events
  
• Culture - Learn about what makes St. Barths Unique
• History - Find out about St. Barths heritage
• Legal - Law/Visas
• Emergency/services - Important safety information

You can find more information about St. Barths from the local Board of Tourism (Office Municipal du Tourisme)