<strong>Saint Barthélemy: </strong>Typically called St. Barts for short, the Caribbean island is part of the Leeward Islands. Click through the gallery for more photos of St. Barts' beaches, hotels and other spots of interest to travelers:
Saint Barthélemy: Typically called St. Barts for short, the Caribbean island is part of the Leeward Islands. Click through the gallery for more photos of St. Barts' beaches, hotels and other spots of interest to travelers:
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<strong>Pretty things in a small package: </strong>The island is small -- just 9.6 square miles (25 kilometers) in size.
Pretty things in a small package: The island is small -- just 9.6 square miles (25 kilometers) in size.
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<strong>Le Sereno:</strong> This 39-room property located on the beach at Grand Cul de Sac, has nightly rates starting at $864.
Le Sereno: This 39-room property located on the beach at Grand Cul de Sac, has nightly rates starting at $864.
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<strong>Stunning new rooms:</strong> Le Sereno took a big hit after Hurricane Irma, but its rebuild has been impressive. Six new rooms were added to the property.
Stunning new rooms: Le Sereno took a big hit after Hurricane Irma, but its rebuild has been impressive. Six new rooms were added to the property.
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<strong>To the beach:</strong> Le Sereno's pristine stretch of beach is an easy place to while away the day.
To the beach: Le Sereno's pristine stretch of beach is an easy place to while away the day.
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<strong>Sunbathing accessory: </strong>Le Sereno provides guests with comfortable beach chairs for lounging.
Sunbathing accessory: Le Sereno provides guests with comfortable beach chairs for lounging.
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<strong>Le Toiny: </strong>The new Beach Club, complete with full-service restaurant, is the property's latest big draw.
Le Toiny: The new Beach Club, complete with full-service restaurant, is the property's latest big draw.
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<strong>Pure luxury: </strong>St. Barts' hotels are legendary, and this suite at Le Toiny is practically a tourist attraction in and of itself.
Pure luxury: St. Barts' hotels are legendary, and this suite at Le Toiny is practically a tourist attraction in and of itself.
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<strong>Poolside: </strong>Each of Le Toiny's 22 rooms includes a large deck with a plunge pool and plenty of chairs to lounge on.
Poolside: Each of Le Toiny's 22 rooms includes a large deck with a plunge pool and plenty of chairs to lounge on.
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<strong>Dinner with a view: </strong>It's easy to take the view for granted, but dining at Le Toiny reminds you why you shouldn't.
Dinner with a view: It's easy to take the view for granted, but dining at Le Toiny reminds you why you shouldn't.
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<strong>Hotel Christopher: </strong>On the island's north shore, this 42-room property is meticulously designed and has a gorgeous pool.
Hotel Christopher: On the island's north shore, this 42-room property is meticulously designed and has a gorgeous pool.
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<strong>Sisley Spa:</strong> Located at Hotel Christopher, it's one of the island's best spots for luxurious pampering.
Sisley Spa: Located at Hotel Christopher, it's one of the island's best spots for luxurious pampering.
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<strong>Cheval Blanc: </strong>Until Eden Roc reopens, this LVMH-owned property can lay claim to being the most upscale digs on the island.
Cheval Blanc: Until Eden Roc reopens, this LVMH-owned property can lay claim to being the most upscale digs on the island.
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<strong>Beachfront bliss:</strong> Cheval Blanc's rooms have touches of turquoise and furniture in a mix of styles, making them far from a cookie-cutter hotel room.
Beachfront bliss: Cheval Blanc's rooms have touches of turquoise and furniture in a mix of styles, making them far from a cookie-cutter hotel room.
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<strong>Bonito Saint Barth: </strong>This downtown Gustavia hotspot features French and Caribbean flavors and views to die for.
Bonito Saint Barth: This downtown Gustavia hotspot features French and Caribbean flavors and views to die for.
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<strong>Nikki Beach Saint Barth:</strong>The sought-after beach club on Saint-Jean Beach has good food, too.
Nikki Beach Saint Barth:The sought-after beach club on Saint-Jean Beach has good food, too.
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<strong>Pick your poison: </strong>Opt for Champagne, or try the Nikki Beach Mojito made of vodka, fresh mint, watermelon and lime juice, ginger and tonic water.
Pick your poison: Opt for Champagne, or try the Nikki Beach Mojito made of vodka, fresh mint, watermelon and lime juice, ginger and tonic water.
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<strong>International flare: </strong>New additions to Nikki Beach's restaurant include a sushi bar and a rotisserie, but the menu is wide-ranging and you can't go wrong with the pizzas, steaks or seafood dishes.
International flare: New additions to Nikki Beach's restaurant include a sushi bar and a rotisserie, but the menu is wide-ranging and you can't go wrong with the pizzas, steaks or seafood dishes.
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<strong>François Plantation at Villa Marie:</strong> Expect delicious and simple French cooking here. And don't fret if one of the local turtles come by. They just want a bite of your avocado toast.
François Plantation at Villa Marie: Expect delicious and simple French cooking here. And don't fret if one of the local turtles come by. They just want a bite of your avocado toast.
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<strong>Getting there: </strong>Travelers can fly into the neighboring island of St. Martin and take a 15-minute shuttle flight to Saint Barthelemy Airport on either Winair or St Barth Commuter. Round-trip ticket prices are usually less than $200.
Getting there: Travelers can fly into the neighboring island of St. Martin and take a 15-minute shuttle flight to Saint Barthelemy Airport on either Winair or St Barth Commuter. Round-trip ticket prices are usually less than $200.
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