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St. Barthelemy Information
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| St. Barthélemy, or St. Barths, is a small island of approximately 8 square miles located 15 miles southeast from St. Martin in the Caribbean. Steep and dramatic in the middle, the hills create valleys, which in turn create the numerous coves and beaches. Settled by people from Brittany and Normandy in the1600s, it passed from French hands to Sweden and then back again. Today it is a little piece of France in the Caribbean complete with fabulous french cuisine and great wine cellars. An air of affluence permeates St. Barths and the high season brings an influx of the wealthy and powerful trying to get away from it all...although some people just have to be "seen" here. Despite all that, St. Barths maintains a casual and happy atmosphere where you can be as relaxed or active...as "seen" or "unseen" as you wish.
Island Inns specializes in luxury hotels and villas throughout the Caribbean and the Bahamas. |
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INFORMATION ABOUT ST. BARTHELEMY
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CURRENCY: The official currency is the euro. US dollars are accepted on the island
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| TIME ZONE: There is one hour difference between St. Barths and the East Coast of the USA when Standard Time is in effect in the USA and Canada. Thus, when it is seven o'clock in St. Barths, it is only six o'clock in New York or Toronto. The island tells time the French way: 1 p.m., for example, is 13 hours, and midnight is 24 hours. During daylight savings time, there is no difference in time between St. Barths and the east coast of the USA. | |
| INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS: There are no international airports on St. Barths. The closest is on St. Martin. There are daily flights from all major U.S. and Canadian cities through St Martin, and from London to Antigua. From Paris, there are 5 flights via St Martin or daily flights via Pointe-à-Pitre. The connecting flight to St Barths from St Martin can be made with local commercial companies such as Air Caraibe and Winair, as well as St Barth Commuter for private flights. Please note that aeroplanes cannot land after sunset, which is either 17h30 or 18h30 depending on the season. If you prefer alternative methods of transport, you can come by boat on the Voyager from St Martin and there are, of course, private boats to transfer you to and from St Martin. | |
| CLIMATE: Blue skies, light offshore breezes cooling the tropical sun with average year round temperatures of 84'F / 28°C. The summer months rarely get above 89'F / 32C°. Tropical showers may give you a break from the heat of the day but they tend to last no more than ten minutes. The climate is generally dry except for September and October when rainfall is slightly heavier. |
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| ELECTRICITY: Voltage is 220 AC, 60 cycles. American-made appliances often require French plug converters and transformers. | |
| DRIVING LAWS: Driving is on the right hand side of the road. From anywhere on the island, you can get to any other part in less than 20 minute drive. Any valid driver's license will do, and for those used to smooth, wide and level roads, the business of driving on St. Barths can be an aventure in itself. |
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