Parade and Bonfire to End Carnaval 6 Mar, 2014 Every year, the Carnaval festivities on St. Barths come to a dramatic close with one last hurrah – the Wednesday following Mardis Gras. In keeping with tradition, there is a final parade in which a...
Carnaval in the Streets of Gustavia 5 Mar, 2014 The streets of Gustavia were filled with throngs of costumed revelers this Tuesday, in celebration of Mardis Gras. People of all ages gathered along the harbor to dance, sing, and let loose in the tropical...
Spend the Day at Shell Beach, St. Barths 3 Mar, 2014 Within walking distance of the harbor in Gustavia there lies a little beach, set between to cliffs and littered with glistening pink and white shells. Appropriately named, Shell Beach is a perfect combination of seclusion...
Exploring the Coral Reef at Colombier 3 Mar, 2014 This weekend, I had the pleasure of spending the afternoon at Colombier snorkeling and exploring the spectacular reef. As mentioned in a previous post, the hike to the beach is a fantastic excursion and...
Live Music and the Zen Bar at Do Brazil 28 Feb, 2014 Beach. Tiki Huts. Live Music. Cocktails. Welcome to Do Brazil on Shell Beach. Located directly on Shell Beach, Do Brazil combines a chilled out, tropical beach vibe with the chic ambiance for which St. Barths...
Children’s Mardi Gras in St. Barths 28 Feb, 2014 This Tuesday marked the beginning of spring vacation for the school children of St. Barths. While the adults celebrate Mardi Gras with a Carnaval celebration on March 4th, the primary schools on the island hold...
World Class Shopping in Gustavia 26 Feb, 2014 St. Barths is known for its world class shopping, and strolling along the waterfront in Gustavia, it’s clear how the island has earned that reputation. With what seems like hundreds of small boutiques and art...
Surfing St. Barths 20 Feb, 2014 I felt a bit guilty as I approached the far end of the beach where a handful of surfers sat waiting for the next set. My head was filled with images of my online news...
The Piscines Naturelles at Grand Fond 19 Feb, 2014 The southeastern corner of St. Barths is a rugged, mountainous coastline with wide open stretches of undeveloped land. The longest stretch of beach, Toiny, is bordered to the south by a cove known as Grand Fond. ...
Saint Barth Fun Cup 2014 5 Feb, 2014 This past weekend brought the third annual Saint Barth Fun Cup, a windsurfing competition for professionals and amateurs from around the world, to St. Jean. Over 80 riders competed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, bringing...