A Caribbean dream for the perfect vacation.

Stay in a deluxe beachfront 3 bedroom villa in beautiful Anse des Cayes, Island of Saint Barthelemy.

Nestled among lush vegetation, this villa is the perfect place for romantic getaways and honeymooners. Offering panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea, this villa is set in the most comfortable and serene of settings.

Among the most competitively priced villas on the island and available for vacation rentals directly by owner.

Accommodations include three large air conditioned bedrooms, three full bathrooms, a pool, both inside and terrace dining areas, and a fully equipped kitchen, daily maid service, TV, direct phone, etc.

High season is from January 11 to April 15.

Low season is from April 16 to December 14.

Activities:

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Hiking
• Biking
• Tennis
• Surfing
• Fishing
• Boating
• Shopping
• Swimming
• Water Skiing
• Horseback Riding
• Snorkeling and Diving

Island and boating tours can be arranged.

Beaches:

Saint Bart's is home to 14 beaches all of which have beautiful white sand. For the most part, the beaches are never crowded even during the peak seasons. All beaches are open to the public and free to use. Although nudity is not allowed, there are many that go topless.

There is a rather beautiful beach in the the village of Corossol. This beach also is fishing port and thus fresh seafood is always available.

Island families enjoy beaches like Marigot and Lorient on Sundays. These beaches tend to be more secluded and quiet.

For the person who likes a more wild beach, then Toiny is the place to be but it is not for the faint hearted. On the other hand, a beach like Petite Cul de Sac is secluded and usually is very quiet.

Serenity is found at Gouverneur and Saline is for those that want exercise by hiking over a sand dune to get to the beach.

Public, pronounced "poobleek", is located close to the commercial pier. From Gustavia, you can reach Shell Beach by foot.

Colombier is the most difficult of all to get to. You can get to this beach by boat from Gustavia. If you would prefer, you can hike 30 minutes down a scenic path to get to the beach.

Other Information:

What To Wear:

Although St. Bart's is very informal, it is preferred that you not wear bathing suits in the town.

Due to the warm weather of the Caribbean, natural fabrics like cotton make a wise choice.

Language:

Most people in Saint Bart's speak English but the official language is French. This of course makes perfect sense since Saint Bart's is part of the French West Indies. The French dialect spoken here is that of a Norman dialect.

Time Zone:

St. Bart's is one hour ahead of the east coast of the USA when standard time is being used. You will need to get used to the 24 hour clock as since St. Bart's is a French island, time is told in this manner. For example, 1 PM is 13 hours. During daylight savings time, there is no difference in time between St. Bart's and the east coast of the USA.

Where To Eat:

St. Bart's provides an excellent choices of quality and delcious cuisine. There are numerous local restaurants to choose from.

Getting Around:

Any valid driver's license will allow you to drive in St. Bart's. The roads are not necessarily smooth or wide and so driving on this island may be a new experience for some.

There are only two gas stations on the island, both of which are closed on Sundays. One station is near the airport and the other is in Lorient. For your convenience though, there is a 24 hour automatic credit card gas pump at the airport station.

In regards to taxi service, there are two taxi stations. One station is at the airport and the other is in Gustavia on the public dock.

Nightlife:

If you are looking for a rip roaring night life scene, then St. Bart's is not for you. In fact, the choices for nightlife in St. Bart's are few.

Believe it or not, but there is no real movie house. However, locals do gather on most Saturday nights at the A.J.O.E. tennis court in Lorient to watch a recent movie. The movie is usually dubbed in French. The movie is then projected onto a painted concrete wall. Although this method of viewing a movie may not be a good as in a theater, the fact is, the atmosphere in the tennis court during the movie is priceless.