St. Barths will never go out of style. Consistently a favorite amongst discerning travelers over the past several decades, people regularly return to the French-speaking island for its Caribbean shores, delicious cuisines—rich with fresh-caught fish and local ingredients—stunning villas, exclusive yachting scene, and the perfect balance between active living, European culture, and lively festivities.<img src="https://images.lacurevillas.com/uploads/images/68c016f19fadf.jpg" alt="" title="" style="display: block; width: auto; height: auto"><img src="https://images.lacurevillas.com/uploads/images/68c025bd2795f.jpg" alt="" title="" style="display: block; width: auto; height: auto">There, you can fill your days with a mix of informal dining, such as a croissant from <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thesingarden/?hl=en">Sin Garden</a>, a cafe from famous pastry chef Marine Urbain, and more refined cuisine, like the dishes of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/atelierjoelrobuchonstbarth/?hl=en">Joël Robuchon’s L’Atelier</a>, where the open kitchen is surrounded by a 33-seat counter for diners to witness chef Stéphane Galibert’s magic.<img src="https://images.lacurevillas.com/uploads/images/68c0187537ced.jpg" alt="" title="" style="display: block; width: auto; height: auto">Mediterranean lovers can’t miss Shell Beach’s <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/shellona_stbarth/?hl=en">Shellona restaurant</a>, where traditional Greek dishes are served with a local, Caribbean twist. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/nikkibeachsaintbarth/?hl=en">Nikki Beach</a>, a restaurant and beach club that offers a barefoot-chic energy with oceanfront dining, can be the perfect lunch spot or environment for late night wine, cocktails and champagne.Apart from cherishing the island’s vast culinary offerings, visitors also return for its incredible shopping, which includes all of the major European luxury houses, such as Chanel, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Versace, etc., as well as local gems that are exclusive to St. Barths, including St. Jean’s Pelican Shops or La Villa Créole.<img src="https://images.lacurevillas.com/uploads/images/68c029680bebc.jpg" alt="" title="" style="display: block; width: auto; height: auto">Outside of shopping, nautical enthusiasts can also partake in the local boating and yachting scene, which brings about the annual St. Barths Bucket race in March, when only yachts measuring 100 feet or longer are invited. Unlike other destinations with fleeting popularity, St. Barths has always remained in vogue. It takes just one trip to see why.&nbsp;

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