Without question, St Barth is one of the world’s most romantic destinations. Soft white sand beaches. Bright blue water. Shady palm trees. The island’s natural treasures alone make it a perfect escape with a loved one. Add some exotic hotels, and you have a serious romantic getaway. Caribbean Lounge rated St Barth’s most romantic accomodations. What are you waiting for? Go check it out and book a trip for you and your parter today.
The Eden Rock Hotel’s Villa Nina suite was named to Elite Traveler’s 2008 list of the 101 Top Hotel/Resort Suites in the world. (Check out the full list here). With a price tag of $76,100 for a week, the Villa Nina is one of twenty-nine suites on the list commanding $10,000/night. Expensive? Absolutely. But Villa Nina’s not quite in the same league as the list’s priciest accomodation, the Royal Penthouse Suite at the Hotel President Wilson in Geneva, Switzerland, which can be yours for a mere $52,000 a night.
The 6,000 square foot, oceanfront Villa Nina features two pools, an art gallery, home theater, personal chef and butler service. You can also use the Villa Nina’s own Mini Cooper to zip around St. Barth. Check out more pics after the jump.
Princess Mariana
Ever wondered how the world’s elite travel the islands? Well, its not by car, helicopter or even jet. One of the greatest appeals of the islands is the fact that they are so closely located and the amazing beauty of the water that surrounds them. Can you guess now how they travel? Well, they cruise. This cruising isn’t done by Carnival, Celebrity or even Norwegian. This type of travel is private and is dramatically expanding as the worlds greatest yacht designers advance their skills and some of the worlds finest interior designers get their paws on the design of these great vessels cabins. (more…)
Situated on the beautiful harbor of Gustavia in St. Barth, the Carl Gustaf Hotel offers 14 private villas available in intimate one or two bedroom suites each boasting a spectacular view and even a private plunge lounge. The Carl Gustaf Hotel is known for its exceptional hospitality and exotic, yet posh amenities including its own private 52 ft Yacht and excursions to the island’s coral reef. The well-known restaurant specializes in West Indian and French cuisine, with dishes like fresh crab meat with mango and cilantro and also chocolate fondant dessert with orange ‘creme brulee’ and vanilla ice cream. This family owned and operated hotel is the recipient of numerous hotel awards for its prestige, but cool simplicity. Watch the video for a personally guided tour throughout the hotel featuring top favorites and recommendations for your vacation experience.
Eden Rock Hotel has it all: one of a kind beach-front property, an abundance of “well-being” spa treatments, concierge services, two restaurants, an art gallery and of course a St. Barth style price tag. Since the Matthews couple purchased the estate in 1995, the renovations just keep coming. (more…)
The low season on St. Barth means its time for seasonal closings at some of our favorite hotels.
Carl Gustaf: closed Sept. 1 - Oct. 13
Francois Plantation: closed Sept. 1 - Oct. 31
Ilets de la Plage: closed Sept. 1 - Oct. 22
Isle de France: closed Sept. 1 - Oct. 15
Ondines sur la Plage: closed Sept. 1 - Nov. 1
Le Toiny: closed Sept. 1 - Oct 22
Tropical Hotel: closed Sept. 1 - Oct. 15
Travel + Leisure has released the results of their 12th annual poll for the World’s Best Awards 2007. Readers and travel enthusiasts diligently rated the best cities, airlines, hotels and cruises. In this year’s ranking for Top 100 Hotels, two St. Barths icons made the list, scoring high in all five categories: rooms/facilities, location, service, restaurants/food and value. Hotel Saint Barth Isle de France and Eden Rock grabbed the 73rd and 74th spots, respectively, placing them among the world’s elite. Neither hotel was ranked in last year’s top 100. (more…)
hotel chatterHotelier Andre Balazs recently purchaced one of three famed Maison Tropicale by Jean Prouve for close to $5 million. These Maison Tropicale, or tropical houses, were originally designed for French colonists in Africa. This particular one was relocated from the Congo, restored, and planted in Long Island City, New York. Although there is no confirmation where the house will end up, there is buzz that the $4,968,000 masterpiece will end up in St. Barths. Naturally, we will keep a close eye on things and bring you the news if and when it happens.
Recently a fund was set up to develop more water front properties in prime locations, St. Barts being one of them. The Global Waterfront Fund, with directors, Olivier Dupraz, Mark Shadwick and Tim de Rosen, is looking to raise $100 million to develope waterfront properties for the rich and famous. With its sights set on St. Barts among others, one can only wait to see what great properties the fund will be putting up in our neck of the islands.
After 15 years of business, the Christopher Hotel at Le Pointe Miliou will be closing on May 2nd. The Hotel will have a closing party with a guest list of 400 plus people to celebrate the years.
The Hotel was bought by a French development company by the name of Pitch Promotions that just recently got into the hotel business. Pitch will reopen the hotel at some point but the date, which is yet to be determined will be based on the amount of renovations that the company sees fit after a feasibility study.
The hotel’s two restaurants, Mango and Le Taino will also be closed during this time.
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