Saint Barthélemy lies at the crossroads of maritime routes (17°54'N - 62°50'W), and is a sailor'sparadise with its protected environment and renow-ned underwater world.
Geologically, it is the oldest of the Antilles islands. Its landscape of hills and valleys issurrounded by magnificent little islands such as Fourchue, Frégate, or Pain de Sucre, where the majestic Pelican (mascot of the island) suspends its flight, while iguana parade elegantly under the shade of a gaïac tree or latanier palm.
The tradewinds whisper regularly, and the waves are generally not too aggressive.
On the Quai de Gaulle in Gustavia, generations of sailors gather and sharetheir tall tales at Le Select. In the evening, sailboats of all sizes rock gently on their moorings in Colombier ornear Corossol, while their crews savor a traditional “tipunch” before dining on local lobster or red snapper.
“Les Voiles de Saint Barth”wants to continue this nautical tradition, interweaving the traditional and the contemporary, a regatta with a friendly get-together.
The island's hotels will charm you, from simple cottages to four-star luxury. Its restaurants will spoil you with their wonderful, locally inspired cuisine.
The beauty of its beaches, where nature remains uns-poiled, reinforces your notion of paradise.
Safety is one of the major advantages of Saint Barthélemy,where you can walk as safely through the streets of Gustavia as you can in Lorient or Grand Fond.
The diversity of its stores with their high fashion products makes the island a shopper's paradise as well.
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