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RAVEL • st. barth
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slows
down in St. Barth with leisurely
lunches
(freshly caught lobster
any-
one?), picturesque h i k e s , shopping excursions, gourmet dinners, a sexy nightlife scene and copious amounts of rosé, of course. Despite its Cavalli, Cartier and Louis Vuitton reputation, St. Barth is delightfully laidback and user-friendly. The U.S. dollar is almost universally accepted, and most of the locals speak English. Best of all, the island carefully maintains its quaintness and quiet exclusivity. New hotels are restricted to a maximum of 12 rooms, so overcrowding is not a problem. You can drive from anywhere on the island within 20 minutes, and most visitors rent Smart cars or 4WD (available at the airport) to tackle the vertiginous roads. Speaking of dizzying, many people relish the adventure of flying into St. Barth, which involves one of the world’s smallest runways, nestled between mountains on one side and the water on the other. Not for the faint of heart, but well worth it once you have arrived. There’s also a ferry (which takes much longer) if the idea of this landing frightens you.
“GLITZ, GLAMOUR AND GLORIOUS BEACHES LURE THE RICH, BEAUTIFUL, FAMOUS AND FABULOUS.”
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