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And probably the most glamorous on our planet. There is only one city on the island (which is difficult to call even a city). Throughout the rest of the island, you will only find comfortable hotels and luxurious villas. And of course boutiques of the world's leading brands. It is no coincidence that St. Barth is called "a paradise for millionaires", although it would be more accurate to call it "children's playground for millionaires. Everything is the best here. The richest and most famous vacationers. And their favorite toys: the most expensive villas, the most luxurious yachts and the most beautiful women. The restaurants have the most delicious food, and St. Barth's beaches are, of course, the whitest and most sandy.

Getting here is not so easy. Usually they fly from neighboring St. Maarten for a quarter of an hour in a small plane that provides beautiful, mesmerizing views while flying through the window, or directly from the cockpit! Alternatively, from the same St. Maarten, a 45-minute boat trip. Well, or, like some, on your own yacht. Despite the fact that the island was discovered by Columbus already in 1493 (and named by the great navigator in honor of his brother Bartalomeo), due to its small size, it remained unclaimed. Neither Spaniards nor pirates visited it. The shorter and simpler the story, the happier the people. This expression can be redirected in its entirety to St. Barth. Amazing story for the Caribbean. No coffee or sugar cane plantations, no black slave imports from Africa, no major clashes between colonial powers. There is a completely unique fragment for the region - the base of the Swedish West Indies campaign here.

Tranquility, luxury, serenity… These words are only a small fraction of those praises that come to mind to those who have decided to appreciate Saint Barthélemy. Everything around is the embodiment of perfection, or at least as close to perfection as possible.

Being thus effectively neutral territory, the island served all other players on the map. caribbean, as a place of replenishment of stocks and trade, due to which its prosperity began. In fact, the history of St. Barth, one might say, started only in the middle of the last century. David Rockefeller was the first to appreciate it and founded it here. Further, as if to keep up with Rockefeller, on the opposite side of the island, in La Gouverneur Bay, Edmond de Rothschild's property appeared. Ford's possessions soon appeared, and then all the others followed suit.

Of our compatriots, the first to settle on the island, who came all from the same France, was the famous choreographer and “defector” Rudolf Nureyev. Despite the fact that the outstanding choreographer has died, and the owners of the house have long since changed, his home is still known in St. Barth as “La maison de Noureev”. The island is also unique in that it seemed to be in the wrong place on the world map. In terms of atmosphere and mood, St. Barts most of all resembles the French Riviera, as if someone took and, cutting out a piece of it, threw it ten thousand kilometers to the other side of the ocean.

Saint-Barts is a French territory, or rather an overseas community of France. Unlike others Antilles, the entire population here is the descendants of Europeans, which for the region can be considered an ethnographic curiosity. The population of the island is constantly increasing, no one is emigrating towards the United States in search of a better life like in many countries around. On the contrary, over the past couple of decades, the population of St. Barth's has doubled. Basically, this addition is world celebrities, their families and just rich people, usually from continental France. The level of literacy and well-being, respectively, is the same as in Europe, and perhaps even higher. After all, it’s absolutely impossible to meet at least one poor person here! Well, and to compete with French cooking, which fell under the fertile Caribbean sauce, it will certainly not be easy for any other cuisine in the world! On a very small (21 square kilometers) island, about seven dozen of the most exquisite restaurants will be found. Each of them will be a real discovery for gourmets, having their own dishes from the freshest products and some gastronomic customs. Well, and of course, the stellar composition of regular visitors. There are no special architectural and historical sights here.

The only city and capital of Gustavia (whose name refers exactly to the era of the Swedish presence) can be bypassed in half an hour, with all its churches and historical dilapidated forts. This is if you, of course, do not linger in one of the many boutiques. But the main attraction of the capital will be its Shell beach. As the name implies, this is the only non-sandy beach of the island, entirely consisting of the smallest white shells, even if outwardly far from the white sand and indistinguishable. It is not at all necessary to buy a souvenir here, for example, you can weave beads for yourself directly from the past material. However, it is the white beaches and their guests that are the main attraction not only of Gustavia, but of the entire island. Actively developing, as elsewhere in the Caribbean, diving, snorkeling, surfing and fishing. And of course, massage, water and spa treatments for those who come just to relax.

St. Barts is without a doubt considered the most prestigious and expensive place holidays in the Caribbean. From glamor magazines and similar news, almost everyone knows about the island, but very few people really managed to visit there. For a long time, due to the high cost and popularity among the powers that be, booking a room in St. Barth's hotels was not an easy task. Especially on the eve of Christmas and New Year holidays. All hotels had their regular customers. Basically, visitors try to rent a villa for themselves, but they rent for no less than 6-7 days, and on holidays no less than 10.

It is easier to buy this villa than to deal with the reservation somehow every time! This is exactly what our compatriot Roman Abramovich did, who acquired a villa in the same area as the Rothschilds - next to La Gouverneur Bay. For Roman Arkadyevich, they are drawn here to New Year holidays his friends, as well as numerous representatives of domestic and world show business. With his purchase, our oligarch made a significant contribution to the tourist attractiveness of the island! Recently, the situation has become simpler, the number of hotels and rooms in them has increased, and for many it has become possible to fulfill their dream - to get to the fabulous glamorous island of St. Barthélemy!

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Tours in St. Barthelemy

Saint Barthelemy, St. Barth, St. Barths
The island of millionaires - that's what they call St. Barth (St. Barth, St. Barth) - one of the most beautiful French Isles Caribbean Sea. This place attracts celebrities from all over the world. Dazzling white sandy beaches, delightful nature of the tropical marine climate and picturesque bays create unique conditions for recreation and sports of the highest class!

Saint Barth(Saint-Barthélemy, St. Barth) is a small island of volcanic origin, an area of ​​only 25 sq.m., located 30 km from Saint-Martin, completely focused on high-class tourism. Its main attraction is 20 snow-white sandy beaches, the most beautiful bays, the best conditions for yacht trips, fishing, excellent opportunities for horseback riding, golf and other sports active rest. There are about 60 restaurants on the island, whose dishes are equated by connoisseurs with the masterpieces of French and New York culinary specialists, luxurious villas, about 30 hotels with 10-15 rooms, and each of them guarantees comfort and tranquility to its customers. Therefore, St. Barth has become a favorite vacation spot for millionaires and Hollywood stars. The cream of society gathers on the beaches of St. Barts in winter, but summer is also a great time of year to visit the island: the beaches are not so crowded, hotels are cutting prices, and cultural life St. Barts never stops.
The entire coast of the island is a series of small bays and bays, where twenty-two beautiful, one better than the other, beaches are located, among which everyone will find their favorite. Real Caribbean beaches are the main attraction of the island of Saint Barthélemy.

The island is famous for a large number of exquisite yachts that adorn the bays near Gustavia with their presence. Some of the yachts belong famous people in the world spending their weekend in this heavenly place.

HISTORY OF SAINT BARTHELMY

In less than 40 years, this Caribbean gem has become favorite place meetings of stars, representatives of the richest families in the world ... and newlyweds who will forever keep in memory this unforgettable Honeymoon. For 15 years now, Saint Barthelemy has firmly held the coveted title of "the most fashionable island in the Caribbean."
"And this island will bear the name of St. Bartholomew, in honor of my brother, Bartholomew." So Christopher Columbus christened this island, having discovered it in 1493. Indian tribes from the Antilles left this arid, deserted island with a mountainous landscape, where grew mainly various thorns, cacti and occasionally coconut palms and wild apple trees.
Centuries passed before the first French colonists arrived on the island in the 17th century and began growing tobacco and indigo. Then, Louis XIV decided to sell the island to the king of Sweden, who wanted to anchor in the Caribbean,
in exchange for warehouses in Gothenburg. So the main settlement of the island was named Gustavia, after the name of the new sovereign - King Gustav III. Since 1785, thanks to the new status of a free port, more and more more ships, and trade enriches the merchants. But, with the advent steam engines, ships began to prefer more northern trade sea routes.

Devastating cyclones and a fire in the capital finally devastated the island, which in 1878 was resold to France for 320,000 gold francs, on the condition that it retain the status of a free port. This condition is still fulfilled today.
The history of the island of St. Barthélemy, once a haven for corsairs and pirates, was formed from the stories of smugglers and the exchange of goods with the population of nearby islands.
There is a legend about treasures hidden in one of the bays of the island that belonged to Montbar the Exterminator, one of the most bloodthirsty filibusters of the 17th century, who went missing with his gallion during a hurricane. There is nothing surprising in the fact that the inhabitants of this island have a rebellious, slightly wild disposition and a character tempered in life's trials. Fishing and salt harvesting were their only livelihood resources, as the island's terrain is not conducive to the cultivation of useful crops. At first glance, the slightly sullen inhabitants of the island, in fact, turn out to be incredibly generous, direct, open and have a strong feeling. Three quarters of the population are direct descendants of the Vendeans and Bretons who colonized the island in the 17th century. Unlike other islands belonging to France in the Antilles archipelago, the inhabitants of the island of St. Barthélemy are white-skinned.

Some of them still continue to speak a peculiar French-Creole dialect. And in some places you can still meet women who wear white lace headdresses, which their ancestors once wore. Each quarter of the island has retained its identity. In the village of Korossol, there are still lobster fishermen, and the old women preserve the old traditions and still weave hats and baskets from coconut leaves.
Except for a brief capture of the island by the British in 1758, the island remained French until 1784, when it was sold to Sweden in exchange for trading rights in Gothenburg. The Swedes declared this zone a neutral port and made a fortune in trade from this. In 1878, when the wars in Europe subsided, France bought St. Barthelemy back, and now it belongs to the overseas territories of France.
Saint Barthélemy was a commune in the department of Guadeloupe. In connection with the adoption of the organic (amending the Constitution) law 2007-223 and law 2007-224 of February 21, 2007, the island of Saint Barthélemy received the status of an Overseas Community of the French Republic, in accordance with Article 74 of the Constitution. On July 15, 2007, the new Overseas Community of Saint Barthélemy was formally established through the creation of a Territorial Council. The President of the Council is Mr. Bruno Magra.

Coat of arms of Saint Barthelemy

In 1977, the French Archives Directorate asked each department to create their own city symbol. On the advice of the Directorate, the municipality commissioned a master heraldry specialist for the Communities to make the coat of arms of the island. Thus, the coat of arms of Saint Barthelemy was born, which combined the strong symbols of its difficult history:

Huanalao, the name given to Saint Barthélemy by the Caribbean Indians
- Maltese Cross, reminding that the island belonged to the Order of Malta
- French royal lilies, reminiscent of belonging to France
- The crown of the Greek goddesses - protectors of the settlements, which was adopted by the cities during the era of the Empire
- Three Swedish royal crowns, reminiscent of the Swedish period in the history of the island
- Pelicans, whose presence on the island has made them a symbol of Saint Barthélemy

HOTELS, VILLAS SAINT BARTHELEMY

Maintaining its reputation as an exclusive island, Saint Barthelemy offers a choice of about 30 hotel establishments, from the simple to the most sophisticated, and about 450 villas, most often of the highest standard. It is difficult to choose one for an idyllic vacation.

CAPITAL

The capital of Saint Barthelemy is the city of Gustavia.
Here is the Historical Museum (documents and photographs, an exposition of flora and fauna), an old church with a bell tower made of stone and wood. Morne du Vite - likeness observation deck. From here, from almost 300 meters high, you can view the entire island.

POPULATION

The population of the island is approximately 6500 people.

The inhabitants of the island are very conservative and proud of their origin. First impressions can be deceiving: the inhabitants of the island may seem closed, but in fact they are much more hospitable than they seem. Traditions often appear at important moments in life - birth, baptism, communion, engagement, marriage and funeral.
In the 19th century, when the inhabitants of the island found a quiet life, young people looked after the girls, trying to do it unnoticed by the all-seeing mentors. Any fun event was celebrated with a feast with traditional dishes (potato pudding, fried biscuits) and drinks (ti-sec). The accordion, drums and maracas were taken out, and the mini-ball of the quarter began. Sunday masses, weddings, processions, traditional holidays- all these events were an occasion to dress beautifully and have fun. Nowadays, the national costume is used only during local folklore holidays.
But even a few years ago, visitors to the island could see local women in traditional headdresses: a straw hat in Corossol and Colombier, panama in Cu de Sac, Marigot or Vita. These head ornaments are a symbol. Kalesh or kishnot is a traditional white cap. They are of two types:
- plate, i.e. made of braids fastened together
- stick, i.e. made using thin wooden sticks.
The cloak (today it exists only in the Gustavia Museum) could be blue (for work) or black (for holidays). Such cloaks and hats served as protection from the sun and scratches when collecting firewood for the kitchen. They also helped ward off some particularly obtrusive English and Swedes, hence the name quichenotte (kiss me not). Later, the kalesh gave way to a simple straw hat.

LANGUAGE

The official language is French. Most residents also speak English.

RELIGION

The main religion is Roman Catholicism.

The people of Saint Barthelemy are very religious and attached to their concession. There are representatives of the Anglican, Evangelical and Catholic churches. The Catholic religion, handed down from father to son, is the most widespread on the island and has 2 churches:
- Church of Notre Dame Assompsion in Gustavia
- Church of Notre-Dame Assomption in Lorian
Also 2 schools belong to the Catholic Church
- St. Mary's School in Colombier
- School of St. Joseph in Lorian.
The island also features the Anglican Church, the Evangelical Church. In this way, each community can come together to express its faith.

CURRENCY

The official currency is Euro.

TIME

Time in St. Barthelemy is 8 hours behind Moscow time.

CLIMATE Saint Barthelemy

Tropical, all year round the weather is warm and dry. The hottest months are July and August, the average daily temperature of which rises to +32°C. The annual rainfall is 1150 mm. The rainiest months are from September to November, during which there are eight rainy days per month. The driest time is from February to April, when the number of rainy days reaches three per month. The most favorable time for a trip to the islands is from mid-December to the end of April.

ELECTRICITY

The mains voltage is 220 volts.

MEDICINE

No vaccinations are required to travel to St. Barthelemy.
In the capital of the island, Gustavia, there is a hospital with qualified doctors and modern medical equipment.
It is recommended to drink bottled water.

TRANSPORT

There is no public transport on St. Barthelemy, only taxis.
Taxi service is limited to excursions and transfers. In order to visit the most beautiful beaches St. Barthelemy, we recommend renting a car.
Given the complex terrain of the island, the choice vehicle on St. Barthélemy is extremely important. At your disposal for 1 hour, day or week, any transport: motorcycles and mopeds, quads, porno drive cars, electric cars, cars of prestigious brands.

HOLIDAYS AND NON-WORKING DAYS

January 1, January 4, March 6, April 10.11, May 1.8, 20, 30, May 31, July 14, November 1.11, December 25, 31.

TELEPHONE

To call from Russia, dial 8-10-590 and then dial the phone number.

CUSTOMS Saint Barthelemy

The amount of imported and exported currency is not limited. An amount over 7,000 euros must be included in the declaration. Duty-free imported: up to 1 liter of spirits, up to 2 liters of drinks with a strength of less than 22 °, up to 200 pcs. cigarettes, 500 gr. coffee, up to 50 gr. spirits ( toilet water- up to 250 gr.), tea - 100 gr. The import and export of drugs and psychotropic substances, objects of historical value, weapons and ammunition, as well as animals and plants listed as endangered species are prohibited. It is forbidden to import plants and vegetables of any kind, animals and products of animal origin from Haiti.

FORMALITIES REGARDING ANIMALS

LOCAL CRAFTS

A bit of history
Straw weaving has always been present in the history of Saint Barthelemy. By 1890, this craft knew a real rise, thanks to Father Morvan, who brought with him neighboring islands seeds and seedlings of the Sabal palm, often called "Latania". After a few years, this modest production of wickerwork was gradually modernized. In 1925, Father de Bryun brought a Dutch girl named Blanche Peterson from Saint-Martin. It was she who taught the women of St. Barth to weave panama hats, as well as the best weaving techniques and new models of braids. This made it possible to produce numerous models of baskets, hats, bags and fans...
And today local elderly women are engaged in straw weaving with love and patience. Thanks to them, these little masterpieces of skill exist, allowing a little bit of the culture of St. Barthélemy to be exposed to new generations.

ARCHITECTURE SAINT BARTHELMY

The inhabitants of the island, accustomed to natural disasters, especially cyclones, have long learned to build dwellings that can withstand strong gusts of wind during a hurricane. You can see a few surviving buildings made of burnt lime in the Marigot area and made of wooden tiles in the Corossol area. You can also see the traditional twin kaz houses: on one side, the main house, consisting of 2 rooms, a bedroom and a living room, and on the other side, a second building, consisting of a kitchen or a cistern. Drinking water is a rarity in St. Barth's, so every raindrop was collected and collected, flowing down the drainpipes into the cisterns of modern houses or into large jugs in kaz houses. In Gustavia, everything reminds of the Swedish period. Many buildings built during this era have been preserved, such as the building of the old city hall, the Brigantine and the bell tower. The characteristic features of these buildings are a stone bottom and a wooden top. It should also be noted the Wall House, whose purpose has remained unsolved and which today houses the territorial library and the eco-museum of the island's heritage. Nowadays, the architectural style of the island has changed a lot. Houses are being built as strong as ever to withstand the onslaught of a hurricane, but now beautiful villas and flirty modern cabins with every comfort occupy much of St. Barth's landscape.

We continue the series of Caribbean reports.

So, you ended up in Saint Martin, and not on cruise ship, for a period of daylight hours, and in an honest way - by arriving by plane. Most likely you have at least a week left to spend correctly, agree. The option - to lie all week on Maho Beach is welcome, but it is much more interesting to visit the surrounding islands. In the vicinity you can find three fairly large and inhabited islands- Saba (territory of the Netherlands), Anguila (UK) and Saint Barth (France). And here it all depends - what kind of visa you have in your passport. You usually fly to Saint Martin with a French or Dutch visa. overseas territories, I recommend that you immediately apply for a French one, because with this visa you can visit the most interesting island of the above - the island of St. Barthélemy, as it is called officially. A piece of France in the Caribbean. Dream Island.

2. So, on the road. There are two ways to get to St. Barts - a short flight on a small plane, or an hour Boat trip on a modern shuttle catamaran. If you decide to fly by plane, especially during the season, take tickets in advance, it’s difficult to take a day, they sort it out. For this reason, we decided to go to the island by sea. Ferries run from Marigot and from Phillipsburg, with new catamarans running from the first capital, the Voyager company (www.voy12.com). The first flight is at 9.15 am, back - at 17.15, which of course is a little early, it is better to fly back here by plane, on the last evening flight. The cost of a round-trip ticket is 67 euros, the duration of the flight is an hour - an hour and fifteen. On the way, it will seriously rock, if sea crossings are not your strong point, be sure to buy a remedy for motion sickness in a pharmacy, as an option - French Hepatoum Mercalm, checked - it helps a lot.

So, early morning, February 1, 2013. Our path lies on the other end of the island, in the town of Marigot, the capital of the French part of the island. It is from there that the ferries of our choice leave. An hour - and we are at the company's office. Easy to find - if you enter Marigot from the north, then immediately after the marina, on the right, on the corner there is a small office, do not get lost.

3. It is better to book tickets in advance via the Internet or by phone. Well, or, if you're lucky, buy on the spot before sailing. We were lucky:)

4. We took ice-cream beer, loaded on board, having previously passed through passport control. Strange, but true - they put a stamp in the passport, moreover, the territory of Guadeloupe.
The catamaran, turning its stern, turned around on a patch and rushed into the sea. in the Caribbean, yes.

5. The ferry is quite comfortable, there are two open decks, two halls. There is a business class lounge.

6. On open deck more fun, splashes in the face do not let you get bored :)

7. On the way, the stewards offer light drinks, and when the ferry goes out to the open sea and the main fun begins - they smear some kind of menthol on the wrists of everyone who wants it - it helps from motion sickness, slightly. who does not help - those sachets :) full swervis. but we did our best, as the next picture shows - Estai and Togzhan enjoy the sea views.

8. Boats and yachts frolic around, just a mosquito fleet! But one of these villas on the hill is ours for a week :)

10. There are many uninhabited islands and reefs along the way.

11. The distance to St. Barth is 30 kilometers, and now we are approaching Gustavia, the capital of the island. On the mountain is an old fort.

12. here is the port of Gustavia

13. We unloaded on solid ground, hugged her, my dear, and set about reconnaissance of the area. They immediately made the mistake of looking for a rental car office elsewhere. Public transport? never heard of her, millionaires don't ride minibuses. There are taxis, but the prices are breaking where Paris is. So, do you see a man on the left in a T-shirt with the emblem of Hertz? Catch him, he's the one in charge of skeet here. It was then that I saw him in the photo. While we were clicking our beaks, all the cars were snapped up and we were offered to walk to the airport, where there is another rental office.

14. They didn't cheat. At the box office, a lone Frenchman was bored, perking up at the sight of such wonderful clients. At first, there was an idea to take such a crazy stool.

15. But they decided that this hybrid of a scooter and a Lamborghini looks too suspicious, and the bolivar can’t stand four, and it’s unreasonable to take two. Therefore, we settled on a battered BMW convertible - as the most appropriate for the moment.

The distributor surprised me - he did not even block the funds on the card, everything was on trust. Moreover, he took out a map and told in detail where it is better to go and where it is more interesting to swim. As for dinner, when he found out that we wanted to visit Eden Rock, he just rolled his eyes and breathily said that we were unlikely to find a table there. as practice showed the deluge - he was mistaken.

16. Oh well. Go, explore the island! The main driver was self-appointed Alimzhan (although I then drove a little along the serpentines)

17. So, actually the whole island. The population lives just nothing - about 9,000 rich people. Well, a third, perhaps, is the attendants, but in any case, the level of millionaires per unit area is off scale. The island is a resort just for them. Various glamorous reports about the stars on the island are excellently googled on the Internet. Well, for understanding - a map.

18. First of all - planes, as usual. And here is the airport

19. We go down to the beach, Baie de St. Bay. Jean

20. The strip is not fenced on this side, smoothly rolls down to the beach and dives into the sea

21. Amazing trust in vacationers!

23. It is very convenient to shoot airplanes. This, of course, is not neighboring Saint-Martin, there is no big liners, but there is a charm here too. Pilots are not spoiled for attention here :)

24. However, taking off planes from the end is somewhat extreme to shoot - a complete feeling that now the belly will touch the lens :) In this picture, the board took off normally, and after it the pilot probably deliberately extended it to the end of the runway :)

25. The beach itself is also worthy of attention - white, clean, as, indeed, the rest of the beaches here. There was a windsurfing championship that day.

26. Dozens of bright sails filled the lagoon

27. Not only we shot here

28. While we were splashing in the waves of the Caribbean Sea, it was time for lunch. So let's check out Eden Rock? they say that stars of world magnitude deign to dine here. A certain Abramovich no-no comes here from his villa

29. This is not just a restaurant, this is a six-star bungalow complex. In principle, there are very few hotels in St. Barth, mostly villas are rented here, and for a long time. In Eden Rock, the price tag starts from 480 euros, other hotels are slightly cheaper. Now you understand that it makes sense to come here for a day, well, or take a tent with you :) Although, again, it all depends on you

30. View from the hotel balcony

31. Actually a restaurant. Haute French cuisine at its best. In fact, everything is very tasty! Prices, surprisingly, were not introduced into the trance, everything was within reason. Service on highest level, as indicated in the glamorous report at the above link - this is not Paris, they are not rude here :)

32. Celebrities (in a word!) Was not noticed. Although, who knows, maybe a Hollywood actor was sitting at the next table, and the heiress of millions was sunbathing on the beach .. I still don’t know them in person :)

33. After dinner, we went further to conquer the highest peak islands. The roads are quite good, and, as Vinsky rightly noted in his report, there are no black zhigits here who like to stand in the middle of the road on their sod and talk nicely with a friend. Note that there are practically no blacks here, it's expensive, sir. Also, there are no, respectively, Negro settlements, so surprising me on Marten. Here everything is about the same level - expensive and cool, there is no poverty at all. But the roads are narrow :)

34. Climbed up, observation deck

35. Climb up and take your breath away from the beauty!

36. Rocks interspersed with small and very cozy beaches

37. The parapet is painted - what and from which side rises above sea level

38. Yachts rest in a quiet lagoon. Modest and tasteful :)

39. Ships gliding between the islands

40. Why not a postcard from exotic countries? :)

41. Beaches, by the way, are very different. From large and equipped with all the benefits of civilization

42. to small, domestic

43. But with nature, everything here is the same as in Saint-Martin, the main plant is various types of cacti

45. Pyalzh Guverner. It is clear why this collection of cans hangs at the entrance?

46. ​​Not equipped with anything, only the sea, sand, rocks around the edges. But it's all top quality.

47. There are very few people on the beach, rest - I don’t want to! Clean, mind you! There are no janitors, no lifeguards, there are only sedate French and surprisingly civilized Americans.

48. There are also nudist beaches here, we did not go there. We also had enough experience on Saint-Martin, from where we ran faster than a fallow deer :) But French customs reign here too. Pourquoi pas?

49. Appreciated this beach too, good! and what waves here! But time is running out, the sun has long passed past noon, and there are still so many things to do! Let's move on. I am a navigator, I take out our crew on a paper map (GPS on hundredths decided to temporarily refuse). We drove into the very heart of the island, admired the valley and the pond named after Comrade Saint Jacques, even stood in a mini traffic jam

50. and suddenly left again for the airport. well, how suddenly, we are spotters or not spotters :) this time - its upper part. everything is strict here!

51. Airport in full view!

52. Planes come right overhead and dive down sharply to the runway! This photo, for some time now, is displayed in a quick Google image search for St. Barth among the first:) Vox Hello!

53. Landings are not always successful, sometimes it happens (video is not mine)

54. but the view from the side of the pilot (again, video from the network)

55. We remove small things, French women and Creoles on motorolas rush past

Elite Islands there are not many on the planet, and one of them is Saint Barthélemy. The powers that be have chosen paradise for overseas residences, exotic pastimes, luxury holidays. Why? Elementary: divine caribbean island- this is really the embodiment of Eden on Earth.

Saint Barthélemy on the map

Saint Barthélemy on a world map or detailed map islands can be viewed using the navigation buttons (+/-).

Often the name St. Barthélemy is shortened to St. Barts or St. Barths. There is an extraordinary curl of the West Indies in the northern region of the Windward Islands, belongs to France. Guadeloupe is located 200 km to the south, and another Caribbean neighbor is less than 20 km away.

Rocky coastline with stripes of beaches washes the Caribbean Sea. The maximum level above the water surface is 286 meters, the territory of the privileged site of the Caribbean is only 21 km², the administrative center is locality Gustavia.

Speaking about any type of recreation in St. Barts, you can safely add the prefix super, as vacationers here are special. However, some celebrities cannot be called guests - they are the owners of private property. For a simple tourist, the path to St. Barthélemy is thorny. First of all, because of the crazy prices for everything and everything. Plus, it’s not so easy to decide on accommodation, since the booking process is complex, costly both in terms of money (well, there are no budget hotels, no) and in time. So the "unfortunate" moneybags have to acquire overseas square meters of exotic things in order to materialize on the coveted island at the first "I want".

How do the chosen ones rest? It depends only on their desires. In theory, the whole mix is ​​a la Caribbean: golf, horseback riding on thoroughbred trotters, weekends on multi-meter beautiful yachts, underwater fishing or diving with equipment that costs more than the price of a car, topless sunbathing, bliss in gentle waves. Of course, top-class service: if restaurants, then gourmet, if boutiques, then branded, if service staff, then well-trained.

Modern millionaires know a lot about relaxation, and therefore strive for virgin nature. In an ecologically clean region there are no industrial plants, the Caribbean Sea is the cleanest, vegetation is rich, there are a lot of untouched corners.

No one on their own initiative has the right to build up, the potential owner receives permission only after long, sometimes dragging on for years, negotiations. But the result is worth it: a unique ecosystem intact. And the appearance of St. Barthélemy only benefits from prudent exactingness - the beaches are not fenced, even if they approach the very gates of the residences, none of the chic mansions rises above the palm trees, the island is literally buried in bright greenery.

Although there are no fresh water bodies, the vegetation is diverse: from the original cacti and flowering shrubs to spreading giant palm trees, fruit groves, lush forests.

A voyage to St. Barts is not to listen to an operatic tenor or go to a museum - this land is just for relaxation. Therefore, there are no special sights on it, unless, of course, the owners of the mansions and their guests are considered as such. Here are just a few:

• rockefeller. A sort of pioneer who rebuilt a mini-kingdom in the northwestern part of the coast. Actually, in honor of him since then the place has been called Rockefeller.
• Rothschild. He designed the residence a little later than his predecessor, and on the opposite coast.
• fords. Yes, yes, the very ones. From billionaires.
• Rudolf Nureyev. The first defector from the USSR, who settled on the fabulous shore. At home, he was enrolled in the shameful "defectors", but this, as they say, is a different story. By the way, the great dancer is no longer alive, and the estate has changed owners, but is still proudly called "La maison de Noureev".
• Sylvester Stallone. Cool Rambo owns several plots of land.
• Roman Abramovich. That's right, why fuss every time with a reservation, since you can have your own "scrap", which cost 90 million US rubles, on which there was a place for swimming pools, tennis courts, dining and dancing areas. And eminent guests were noticed at the hospitable Roman: Milner, Pozner, Yumashev with Dyachenko, Shvidler, and others.

Cape Eden Rock

Showbiz stars, politicians, actors-actresses, titled athletes, bankers, businessmen, offspring of royal blood... And yet there are a few classic attractions: churches, a dilapidated fort, the village of Korossol, Cape Eden Rock, the most delicate shell beach Shell beach, airport with a mega-short runway.

When is the best time to go to Saint Barthélemy?

The temperature fluctuates little throughout the year, averaging around 26˚. The sea is tenderly warm both in summer and Caribbean winter. The most visited period is from December to April.

All the very best - nature, service, recreation, entertainment. Dream? Perhaps, however, for some it has already become a West Indian reality called St. Barthélemy. Albeit with a bit of snobbery...

Misha, you haven’t been to St. Barths yet, how is it, we go there twice a year, said my girlfriend from the States. There are incredibly delicious lobsters in garlic sauce, and nightly discos, well, for sure, the best in the world.

But is this really an argument that we don’t have crayfish in Saratov, but you can jump up under swotting with sluts in Khimki. Another thing has weighty power, in 2007 St. Barth left the French Guadeloupe and became an independent territory, which means you must visit.

Today, we will walk around St. Barth, the richest Caribbean island.

In today's consumerist society, posting a photo with a glass of champagne and tagging the place "St. Barth" is cool. They come here for expensive yachts to buy trousers from Louis Vieton and eat the livers of fattened ducks. But the harbor of the capital is small, and there are a lot of dudes with yachts, those who want to save money park right in the sea, and further to the coast already on tender boats or zodiacs.

Tourist yellow submarine.

But this yacht is parked right in the port in the very center. The owner, or the tenant, rests in full, at 100)

St. Barts is small and mountainous, the paths are narrow, so it is very convenient to ride scooters or quads here.)

And walk barefoot.

St. Barts, or St. Barts, which is also acceptable, is actually called St. Barthélemy. Columbus discovered this island and named it after his brother. After the island went to the French, who in turn sold it to the Swedes, although they later acquired it again through the British. But since Swedish times, in honor of the king, the capital is called Gustavia.

But St. Barthélemy sounds sluggish and dull, which means it is not used. Remember why, but because everything is cool in St. Barth!

It's very unusual airport. Small planes take off from behind the mountain and immediately go down. Selfie with an airplane is a branded card of St. Barts.

A meter to the ground, and still fly to the take-off. The landing is dangerous for experienced pilots.
But the pilot did it, the plane landed and you can take a selfie with the flag

And this is how selfies were done before, in the “pre-iPhone” era. After this photo, model Lisa Glaviana stated: "I took a photo on the island for Vogue magazine in 1974. It was a big mistake because everyone saw it and started taking pictures of themselves in the same place."

Runway The airport ends right on Saint Jean beach. You can lie on the beach and spot. But on Mach, the mustache is still cooler).

Get your free magazine at all St. Barts shops and restaurants. They explain that since you are here, it means that you are a VIP, and not a cent less, and therefore we will offer you 100 places where you can spend all your money with pleasure.

In Russia, St. Barth is known for the fact that the ex-governor of Chukotka bought a villa here. Here is his estate on the "governor's beach".

You give a motor race from Anadyr to St. Barth!

Although the entire coastal area is private and belongs to Abramovich, the beach is public. It is impossible to enclose the coastal territory with a fence, the law is the law. We seem to have such a law too, but the “good guys” are made an exception to the rule.)

So everyone can walk in the neighborhood with one of the richest people in Russia. You can wear bathing suits

and you can do without, as it is more convenient for you, in France free morals)

This is how a person who takes off people's swimsuits on the beach looks like)

The roads in St. Barths are winding, sometimes uphill, sometimes downhill. At first we stopped on every hill to photograph the beauty, and then somehow we got tired of it (

There is also a small one on the island national park, and in it Colombier beach. The beach is like a beach, but it is interesting because you can’t get there by car. You need to go on foot, stepping over the lizards.

scenic road,

a beach is normal. In Saint Barth, topless women can easily approach a man and ask, for example, the weather on the Anjou Islands. And no problem.