Things to Do in St Barths

A car is not necessary, but Gustavia III airport does offers car rentals. Parisian spa treatments in your room and freshwater swimming pools are a place to start. Then borrow snorkels, flippers and masks and head out to the coral reef to see turtles and fish as bright as colourful gems. Learn to make bouillabaisse with a cookery class at Le Sereno (once a week, a shipment of Mediterranean seafood arrives from the South of France). Head to St Jean beach at night, in the hope of catching some fire-eating locals.