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Getting Around the Island
There is no public transportation on St. Barts. A few private
buses operate, but their routes do not cover the entire island.
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Water Sports for Everyone
A variety of water sports are available throughout the island. Scuba trips are organized by certified operators. There are many dive sites near the island, particularly off its western coast.
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Shop Till You Drop
There are two dozen boutiques in downtown Gustavia. Look for
them on Rue Général de Gaulle and along Quai de la République,
which also has a mall. Shops sell imported fashions from France
and Italy for both men and women, jewelry, watches, leather
goods, fine cosmetics and lotions, cigars, wine and liquors and
local arts and crafts
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When the sun goes down...
 St. Barts has an unusually large number of restaurants for such
a small island. If you want to enjoy a show, dance the night
away or listen to jazz at a table with a view, you can. .
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St. Barts - A Brief History
You're going on vacation. There's sea, sand and great food. Who
cares about the island's history? Normally we would agree, but
in the case of St. Barts, the island is so unusual that you'll
definitely be curious.
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Gustavia (and Shell Beach)
St. Barts is the only island in the Caribbean that has Sweden as part of its heritage. In this capital (which was named for the Swedish king Gustav) you'll find that the streets have both Swedish and French names.
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Saint Jean (Saint Jean Beach)
Saint Jean Beach, at the heart of the island, is the closest
thing to 'bustling' that you'll find on St. Barts. There is
always something going on in the tiny village...
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Lorient (Anse de Lorient)
Lorient, the site of the first French settlement on St. Barts,
is a picturesque village that sits on the crossroads of the main
road and the road inland to Vitet and the southern coast.
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