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Vacation to the island of St. Barts

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Travel Requirements

You will need a valid passport in order to enter the island and you must have a return or a continuation of travel ticket to show when you are leaving. This is necessary because if you plan on staying for more than 30 days you will need a valid visa but any less than 30 days and just a valid passport is fine.

Transportation

The most common way to get to St. Barts is by the air but instead of flying directly to the island, you will fly into Princess Juliana airport in St. Maarten and then take a quick 15-minute flight on a charter plane from St. Maarten to St. Barts. Another option is to take a ferry from St. Maarten to St. Barts and that takes around 40 minutes. Both options usually cost no more than $25 USD.

Accommodations

St. Barts is one of the most expensive places to vacation due to almost everything on the island having to be imported from different countries around the world. There are many upscale villas you can stay in but they go for around $20,000 a night. For something a little more budget-friendly you can stay in one of the 30 hotels located on the island that range from $600 to $900 a night during traveling season.

Activities

Activities include exploring the over 60 restaurants with all different types of cuisine from a multitude of cultures around the world and many of these restaurants carry gourmet-quality ratings. You can visit the white-sanded beaches all around the island, the almost crystal clear blue water allows for an amazing snorkeling environment and all the beaches are lined with high-quality restaurants and high-end shopping. Although the national currency is the Euro so everything is priced in Euros, vendors will gladly accept USD as they are aware that most vacationers arrive from America. There is also the St. Barts Film Festival in early April with is a popular tourist event and due to how expensive it is to stay on the island it never gets too crowded as most people can’t afford it and usually visit the other islands in the Caribbean for a cheaper stay.

Total Costs

The average cost for two people to visit St. Barts for a week is around $3,822. Although it is imperative that you keep in mind that since the food and shopping is very high quality and imported it will cost significantly more than what you may be used to if you have visited any of the other islands and this is why St. Barts is the island of choice for most celebrities as they can afford it and due to the high cost they know they will be left alone from media and fans. If you do visit and you see a celebrity it is a big no-no to ask for a picture or an autograph as St. Barts wants to remain a place that celebrities can find refuge from the public.

Comments

  1. SarahApril 7, 2021 at 7:42 PM

    This was a very informative guide for a trip to St. Barts. Maybe you could also include a section for best nightlife spot, a local favorite meal, or drink . Overall great job, keep it up!

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