We skipped the section of islands "that brush the clouds" (St. Kitts, Nevis, Statia, Saba & Montserrat) we spent time here last year going south - very beautiful islands - especially Saba. St. Barths we had not visited before and it, St. Martin (French side), Sint Maarten (Dutch side) and Anguilla are called "the Renaisance Islands". St Barths with it's sharply contoured rocky hills, a picturesque port and gorgeous beaches, has become a world famous chic destination; the favored hot spot for the good looking, well-to-do "in" crowd, seasoned wtih a sprinkling of acting, singing, and sport stars; The Riveria of the Caribbean. Gustavia is the main town (this island was once owned by the Swedes; but now owned by France) has the charm of a small port. Red-roofed buildings are tucked around the protected harbour.


Fresh Fish Anyone?

Designer shops galore!

The yacht club

The street scene

Le Select is a popular hangout for Jimmy Buffet. They claim (like so many other hamburger joints from Florida to Trinidad) this is the place that inspired Jimmy to write Cheeseburger in Paradise. While we were here a photo shoot was happening.

Carnival had just finished up on Tuesday so the anchorage was crowded wtih boats and the Marina was filled with Mega Yachts. We watched one load his small (smartcar) onboard. Instead of shoehorning in between all the sailboats we decided to anchor out in deep water with the big boys.