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Saint Barth For The Best High Class Vacations Jan 26

St_barth_eastbeach_edenrockSt Barts in English or Saint Barth in French is located in the French West Indies is considered by many to be Monte Carlo in the Caribbean islands. This little Caribbean gem measures just 21sq km or only 8 sq miles, and is a magnet for the European jet set as well as the American well heeled.

An international flavor combines with French chic, West Indian cool and stunning scenery to produce one of the most idyllic vacation destinations to be found not only in the Caribbean but and anywhere in the world. Stepping onto St Barts is to step out of normal existence; the island has an unmistakable feel of quality and affluence, which sets it apart from the over-developed, tourist over-run islands, found elsewhere in the Caribbean chain.

International flights from the US and beyond arrive at the neighboring French island of St Maarten, and then a quick hop of less than 20 minutes will find you in your cab heading for your luxury villa accommodations favored by many visitors to the island.

The island is home to some 20-odd beaches widely regarded as amongst the most perfect on the planet. Some are long expanses of snow white sand catering to every possible need of the fanatical beach dweller. There are restaurants, stunning beach bars; every conceivable kind of water sports, as well has the clearest water imaginable.

There is a distinct lack of monstrous condo developments and massive resort hotel construction; this is because of firm government controls that favor eco-friendly tourism development. The capital of the island was developed by 17th century Swedish colonialists who named the town Gustavia, after their King.

Scuba diving is an incredibly popular pastime around the island’s shores, which is not surprising given the quality of the clear water. In addition, the large numbers of beautiful coral reef structures, as well as at least three ship wrecks, innumerable beautifully colored fish as well as other sea creatures such as turtles and dolphins.

If you prefer your enjoyment, back on the land St. Barts can offer a huge array of activities and sports to keep even the most athletic entertained for every day of their vacation. There are a huge number of diverse sports such as archery, tennis, horse riding, hiking, quad bike riding and many more.

Those who prefer more sedate activities can enjoy a variety of spa treatments including massage and many other therapies. Shopping is also a very popular indulgence especially in Gustavia due to its duty-free port status. Here you will find not only local crafts and gifts; you can also indulge yourself in the world’s finest boutique designer goods and clothing.

St Barts offers the finest of everything from shopping, to villa accommodations, to the best beaches, and the clearest waters. This is why it has become one of the meeting points of the international jet set, who come to enjoy its many sights and wonders.

Call Sonja of BlueOceanVillas toll free at 1 877 311 7759

Lohan sisters do their St. Barts stretch Jan 09

post_image-lohan_stretchIs Lindsay Lohan’s time in Saint Barthelemy really coming to an end? Does this mean no more Pucci spread over splash-making device? Does this mean no more bikini buying in bikinis? Is her departure to be blamed on the case of the cosmetics? Or was it simply time to end her vacation?
Lindsay Lohan and little sister Ali got their stretch on yesterday at the St. Barts airport. Prior to takeoff, Ali snacked on a chicken salad from whence Linds stole a few leafs of lettuce.

St Barts, the celebrity hotspot. Jan 02

While Barbados appears to attract more mainstream celebrities, St Barts is strictly the destination for the fashionable crowd.

Renowned for its pristine beaches, the 21-square-kilometre island only has 25 hotels, most of which only have 15 rooms or fewer, which adds to the exclusivity of the place.

Jimmy Choo boss Tamara Mellon is a regular at St Barts, having previously visited with former boyfriend, actor Christian Slater.

This year, she brought her seven-year-old daughter Araminta for company, and has been showing off her slender figure in a series of skimpy bikinis this month.

Mellon is joined by designer pal Marc Jacobs and his fiancé Lorenzo Martone, who have been displaying their toned and tattooed bodies in tight swimming trunks.

And according to friend, hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons, the gay couple may have married on the island over the holidays.

Def Jam Records founder Simmons wrote on his Twitter page on Tuesday: ‘Now dressed for Marc Jacobs and his boyfriend’s wedding party… Very happy for Marc Jacobs. Very sweet man who makes so many people happy… he deserves to be happy… Lorenzo seems very nice.’

Also in St Barts is Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, his girlfriend Dasha Zhukova and their four-week-old son Alexander.

Abramovich, who owns a £54million estate on St Barts, is rumoured to be hosting a £3million New Year’s Eve beach party and has paid Prince £500,000 to perform.

Celebrities staying at other islands in the Caribbean, including Barbados, have been reportedly offered private jets to ferry them to St Barts to welcome in 2010.

Other famous guests on St Barts include Cowell’s ex-girlfriend, former model Jacqui St Clair and Canadian singer Avril Lavigne, who is holidaying with rumoured new boyfriend Andrew Levitas.

Jetting off to the islands for the New Year’s holiday,  Lindsay Lohan has opted to kick off 2010 in sunny St Barth.

Showing off her fit figure, the actress tweeted a sexy personal bikini pic as she cruised around the Caribbean waters ahead of a scheduled appearance at Russell Simmons’ NYE bash.

It was a New Year’s Eve washout in St. Barts, where storms with soaking rains and high tides forced boldface revelers to move their supersized yachts offshore and cancel their parties.

The biggest bash was supposed to be Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich’s, where more than 250 were expected. But sources said the rain has been so bad that food and supplies for the party couldn’t get there in time. The blowout was to be hosted by art dealer Larry Gagosian for Abramovich’s gallery-owning girlfriend, Dasha Zhukova.

Among those who braved the Caribbean storm were Marc Jacobs and boyfriend Lorenzo Martone, Harvey Weinstein and Georgina Chapman.

Back at the party,Gwen Stefani, Pince andBeyonce (while Jay-Z watched and quaffed on a fat cigar) all preformed for a reported £500,000 each and other guests included Usher,Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr,Kanye West, Victoria Silvstedt, Jon Bon Jovi. Suddenly, we’re not that jealous anymore…

Caroline Kennedy, 52, and husband Edwin Arthur Schlossberg, 64, spent their Christmas Eve on a beach in St. Barts with their three children – Rose, 21, Tatiana Celia, 19, and John Bouvier, 16.

LIAT says YES! (Year End Sale) to You Nov 18

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St Bart, St Barts, St Barth, St Barths or St Barthelemy ? Aug 09

Is it St Bart, St Barts, St Barth, St Barths or St Barthelemy?

St. Barts, also known as St. Barth, St. Barths and St. Barthélemy, is located in the French West Indies and, at eight miles long, is one of the tiniest islands in the entire Caribbean. The local refers to Saint Barthelemy as SBH, which is the island’s airport code.

St. Barths or Saint Barthélemy, with only 7000 residents, has no large resorts, no casinos, no all-inclusives and no golf courses. What the island does have in abundance are beautiful beaches, breathtaking vistas and a fantastic array of wonderful restaurants. The climate is ideal, with temperatures generally ranging from 76 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit and the crystal blue waters have a average temperature of 75 degrees Fahrenheit making them perfect for swimming year round.

St. Barthélemy was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493 and was allegedly named after his brother Bartoloméo. The first plane did not land on the island until the 1940’s when a Dutch pilot, Rémy de Haenen, made a daring landing on the pasture in St. Jean where the airport sits today. The runway was eventually paved but people continued to wait for flights under a tree until a terminal was constructed in the 1980’s.

Although the island has certainly seen development since de Haenen landed on the grass “runway”, it has retained its character and charm.

Unlike most Caribbean vacation destinations, almost half the beds available to St. Barts’ visitors are in privately owned villas, cottages, and apartments.

This is not an accident. Local authorities, to their credit, have long recognized that excessive development is bad for everyone, and have severely restricted the size and style of hotel construction.

All St Barthélemy vacation villas range from moderate to very expensive in price, and from okay to superb in quality. All are informal, quietly chic, and intimate.

Most of the beaches on St. Barts are still commercially undeveloped. Keep in mind that you will probably want a car, and that from anywhere on the island, you can drive anywhere else in less than 20 minutes.

St Barths villa rates are highest during the “Season”, from mid-December until mid-April, and drop substantially during the summer months.

St Barth’s Catacup November 20 to 22 Aug 05

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Organized by the Saint Barth Multi-Hulls Association along with the Nautical Center of Saint Barth, the 2009 edition of the Saint Barth Cata Cup will take place on the weekend of November 20-22 on the bay of Saint Jean.

St Barth Catacup is a catamaran race among some of the top catamaran racers in the world. The race is open to 35 boats and, thus far, 24 teams have expressed interest in competing. The 2008 event was sponsored by the Nautical Center of Saint Barth, the Saint Barth Yacht Club, the Collectivity of St Barth, and the non-profit organization Saint Barth Multi-Hulls. They are hoping that this race will become the most important event for catamaran racing in the West Indies. All events will take place on the beautiful beach of St Jean.

This race is not as popular as the Heineken race in St Maarten anyways, so we are not sure if it is worth the effort to visit this Island.

BEST Cheeseburger in the Caribbean (by the readers of All At Sea) Aug 05

Rank

Restaurant
Location

% of Votes

1

Heidi’s Honeymoon Grill
Water Island, USVI

31.03%

2

Buccaneer Beach Bar
St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles

24.71%

3

Skinny Legs
St. John, USVI

8.05%

4

The Lost Penguin
Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles

6.90%

5

Just-In-Case Deli
St. Croix, USVI

5.75%

6 (Tie)

Jolly Roger
Tortola, BVI

2.87%

6 (Tie)

Dog Watch Tavern
Antigua

2.87%

6 (Tie)

Trappas
Antigua

2.87%

9

Le Select
St. Barthelemy, FWI

2.30%

10 (Tie)

Deep End
St. Croix, USVI

1.72%

10 (Tie)

Golden Rail Cafe
St. Croix, USVI

1.72%

10 (Tie)

Cheeseburger in Paradise
St. Croix, USVI

1.72%

Saint Barth For The Best High Class Vacations Jul 30

St_barth_eastbeach_edenrockSt Barts in English or Saint Barth in French is located in the French West Indies is considered by many to be Monte Carlo in the Caribbean islands. This little Caribbean gem measures just 21sq km or only 8 sq miles, and is a magnet for the European jet set as well as the American well heeled.

An international flavor combines with French chic, West Indian cool and stunning scenery to produce one of the most idyllic vacation destinations to be found not only in the Caribbean but and anywhere in the world. Stepping onto St Barts is to step out of normal existence; the island has an unmistakable feel of quality and affluence, which sets it apart from the over-developed, tourist over-run islands, found elsewhere in the Caribbean chain.

International flights from the US and beyond arrive at the neighboring French island of St Maarten, and then a quick hop of less than 20 minutes will find you in your cab heading for your luxury villa accommodations favored by many visitors to the island.

The island is home to some 20-odd beaches widely regarded as amongst the most perfect on the planet. Some are long expanses of snow white sand catering to every possible need of the fanatical beach dweller. There are restaurants, stunning beach bars; every conceivable kind of water sports, as well has the clearest water imaginable.

There is a distinct lack of monstrous condo developments and massive resort hotel construction; this is because of firm government controls that favor eco-friendly tourism development. The capital of the island was developed by 17th century Swedish colonialists who named the town Gustavia, after their King.

Scuba diving is an incredibly popular pastime around the island’s shores, which is not surprising given the quality of the clear water. In addition, the large numbers of beautiful coral reef structures, as well as at least three ship wrecks, innumerable beautifully colored fish as well as other sea creatures such as turtles and dolphins.

If you prefer your enjoyment, back on the land St. Barts can offer a huge array of activities and sports to keep even the most athletic entertained for every day of their vacation. There are a huge number of diverse sports such as archery, tennis, horse riding, hiking, quad bike riding and many more.

Those who prefer more sedate activities can enjoy a variety of spa treatments including massage and many other therapies. Shopping is also a very popular indulgence especially in Gustavia due to its duty-free port status. Here you will find not only local crafts and gifts; you can also indulge yourself in the world’s finest boutique designer goods and clothing.

St Barts offers the finest of everything from shopping, to villa accommodations, to the best beaches, and the clearest waters. This is why it has become one of the meeting points of the international jet set, who come to enjoy its many sights and wonders.

www.blueoceanvillas.com

Toll free @ 1877 311 7759

Villa Ange Bleu – Toiny, Northeastern end of St Barth Jul 27
Villa Ange Bleu is perched high above Petit Cul de Sac and presents to the lucky visitor a spectacular panorama of the unspoiled north-eastern end of St. Barths, including the Marine Reserve. On an island that is world-renowned for its unique hybrid of sophistication and refuge, Ange Blue captures the essence of this duality. The area is private, quiet and still only minutes away from restaurants, shopping and beaches. Walking and hiking trails are only steps away and the flat, rough strip of the Cote Sauvage is a short walk down the road – a popular spot for runners.This properties is furnished with a modern spirit to include “Ligne Roset” furniture and marble floors. This five bedroom, five bathroom villa offers two levels where you can take a advantage of the beautiful views. Impeccable interior design and furnishings are the hallmark of the villa. There are two dining tables and two sumptuously furnished lounging areas, one set indoors and one out.

The villa has a fully equipped, modern kitchen with picture windows and pass thru’s to keep the cooks in the mix. Appliances include a coffee maker, blender, toaster and dishwasher. For outdoor cooking there is a state of the art, stainless steel gas Barbecue Grill with all the utensils you will need.

The first level gives you access to two bedrooms along with a small room for a nanny or children, a fully equipped kitchen, living and dining room with views of the garden, the hillsides and the ocean. As many as five Bedrooms with double occupancy are available for large groups, but the villa is delightful with just one or two rooms occupied. The five bedrooms offer ocean views. The bedrooms are furnished with mosquito netted Queen beds and are individually air-conditioned. Unlike many villas, the bedrooms and bathrooms are also fitted with screens for extra protection against mosquitoes. Two locked safes are available for storing valuables and the beds and baths are stocked with luxurious custom towels, linens and terry robes.

The heated Pool is set into the large outdoor deck adjacent to living area. Padded teak lounge chairs and a sexy, curtained outdoor lounging bed are grouped around the pool area. Set into its own alcove is the large, new, top of the line Jacuzzi. A shaded lounge is located a few steps from the pool.

This is truly a one of kind villa for you to experience…

Gadgets – A 32″ TV is connected to a Dolby 6.1 surround sound home theater and an American satellite system that will bring you all the entertainment and information you will need. There is a DVD player and a full library of more than 100 English language titles. Music is a personal choice and we invite you to bring your CD collection. Outdoor speakers let you enjoy your selections from anywhere on the terrace or indoor living space. For children or gamers of any age there is an American Nintendo GameCube system with two controllers and a limited selection of games. A fax machine and internet access can keep you connected.

Contact us toll free at 1 877 311 7759. International clients, call +1 352 505 2805
Email : info@blueoceanvillas.com
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Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Conference Big Success Jul 13

caribsave Last week’s Caribsave symposium, held at Merton College Oxford has been hailed a big success and a new website has been unveiled to share information and technical issues.

The two day symposium included sessions on understanding, adaptation and mitigation of climate change effects and development. Presentations were made on scenarios operating in the pilot Caribbean countries.

The new website www.caribsave.org was unveiled as a ‘work in progress’ for co-operators to share and manage both technical and other information.