St. Barth is a French island 125 miles East of Puerto Rico and 15 miles Southeast of St. Maarten.  Measuring about 8 square miles, St. Barth offers stunning beaches, sailing, horseback riding, hiking, and water sports as well as world-class shopping and gourmet dining.  There are too many fine restaurants to sample in one visit.
 
The capital city of Gustavia, pictured above, is a beautiful port filled with restaurants and  shopping boutiques, some unique, others global fashion names.  You may even see a game of bocce being played as you stroll the waterfront.
 
While French is the official language of the island, most of the population understands and speaks English.  St. Barth operates under French laws and the official currency is the euro.  However, US dollars are widely accepted.  A passport is required to enter St. Barth.  A U.S. drivers license is accepted for purpose of renting a car, but not for entry into the country.
 
With no major cruise ship port and an intimate airport, St. Barth remains quiet, tasteful and chic.  St. Barth enjoys a thriving economy with low unemployment and an almost non-existent crime rate.  Visitors to St. Barth enjoy the island's beauty and serenity without concern for their personal safety.
 
The climate is essentially the same year-round: perfect!  It is generally between 80 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit during the day, with cooling sea breezes, especially in the evenings, when termperatures fall to the mid-70's.
 
St. Barth (SBH) is a 12-minute flight from Princess Julianna Airport on  St. Maarten (SXM), a major international hub.  The primary carriers to St. Barth from St. Maarten are Windward Air (WM) and St. Barth Commuter.  There is also daily ferry service.
 
The electricity on St. Barth is 220 volts.  Voltage converters and plug adaptors are needed to operate your personal devices.  St. Barth is in the Atlantic Time Zone, but does not observe Daylight Savings Time.  Thus, the time in St. Barth is one hour later than the East Coast, except during DST, when it is the same as the East Coast.
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