For the last three weeks of the year, the island was busy with a hectic schedule of openings and special events. On December 10, Loulou Magras, an unusual island native who is an amateur photographer, presented an exhibition of photos and aquarelles from his recent trip to the Azores, at his gallery Porte 34 (formerly Baghdad Gallery). Also passionate about sailing, Loulou frequently takes off to visit various parts of the world aboard Pluto, a 35’ traditional sloop. Last spring he set sail for the Azores with his wife, Jenny, an acclaimed painter and potter. The couple fell under the charm of these Portuguese islands, where they stayed for three months. During their stay, Loulou took extremely realistic photos with a simple disposable camera, while Jenny created a travel journal in watercolors. The result provides a double optic on the islands: Loulou’s photos capture the light and colors while Jenny provides a personal vision of the places they visited On Friday, December 16, a crowd gathered at Central Barth Gallery (near Ti Zouk Café) for the opening of “In or Out of Africa,” an exposition of new work by Hélène Michel Donadieu. She has created spectacular collages that bring the animals of the African continent to life. The next day was the turn of The House, a furniture and interior decoration store in Gustavia, where owner Mike Polain and his staff welcomed friends and VIPs to the opening of the exhibit “A la rencontre du Buddha.” Mike, and his girlfriend Olivia, presented superb statues and antique icons of Buddha from Burma, Thailand, and China. Collected by the couple during their voyages in Asia, the objects are made of bronze, marble, or wood. December 22 was the date for a special event at the Carré d’Or in Gustavia, where the space was transformed for the inauguration of the new Cartier boutique. The facades of the buildings, including the Calypso, Ralph Lauren, and Roberto Cavalli boutiques, were covered with red fabric, the signature color of Cartier. A tent stretched between the buildings protected the guests from a rain shower, and the ground was covered with a red carpet. The décor included soft lighting, sumptuous candelabras hung in the air, and photos of the most incredible “baubles” by the renowned French jeweler, making it feel as if one were in the middle of a large party space. Christophe Maincourt, regional president for Cartier in Latin America and the Caribbean, and Jean-Marc Gréaux, owner of the store, welcomed more than 450 guests. In keeping with the new concept developed by Cartier for all of its stores, the boutique in the le Carré d’Or has been completely redecorated (walls covered with light wood, additional windows) and enlarged to include the first floor, doubling the size of the jewelry store December 23, back to Porte 34 Gallery for AQUA, a joint exhibit by photographer Philippe Hochart and painter Jean Verecchia, where the work had a water theme, from large photographic images to colorful paintings, all with a touch of blue. On Monday, December 26, Jeffery Dread, artist and founder of the web site, photovibe.com, presented “Hip Rock Hollywood Icon,” an exhibit of his work at Nikki Beach, showing pop-style portraits of such stars as Bono, Mick Jagger, Sophia Loren, Sharon Stone, and Giorgio Armani. On December 27, the American owners of Me-di-um, a new art gallery located above the Dior boutique, organized a cocktail party to mark the opening of this new “temple” of contemporary art. More than 800 people attended a special event at Bulgari on Wednesday, December 28. The goal of this annual party, held at the same time every year, is to introduce the latest collections to clients, as well as entertain friends, with a large mix of people at the Cour Vendôme, where residents and American visitors meet and greet. This year’s theme was flowers, and the entry was flanked by two large fir trees covered with silk flowers in various shades of red, pink, orange, and violet added to the ambiance, with the same kind of artificial flowers inside the boutique creating a large springtime wall mural. The next day, the Chopard boutique organized a very private cocktail party for 20 special guests. One of the last events of the year is the annual New Year’s Eve Regatta, a nautical parade around the island. Organized by Mark, the skipper of Mischievous, a 65’ sloop, in collaboration with the St. Barth Yacht Club and the Port of Gustavia, the parade had over 30 boats of various sizes, from 15’ to 150’ in length. The staggered start times began at 10am and continued until 11:45am, with times assigned based on the size and speed of each boat. The goal of the organizers is that the boats arrive almost all at the same time for a spectacular finish. Leopard of London, a modern 97’ sailboat, was the last to leave the starting line and the first to cross the finish line, making it around the island in 2h 5min. In spite of its speed, Leopard did not beat the record of 1h 32min, set last year by Vision, a 147’ white sloop. In the class for boats of 50’ to 90’ the winner was Carrera, an impressive Wally 77 with a gray hull and black sails, which eventually passed almost all its competitors. The day concluded with a fireworks display over the harbor at midnight as the yachts provided a concert of horns to celebrate the New Year.
Much happiness, love, and prosperity for 2006!
Beyonce and Jay-Z have taken their daughter on her first vacation. The couple, who celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary last week, have been enjoying the sunshine on the Caribbean island of St. Barts with three-month-old Blue Ivy over the weekend, and took the tot for a day trip on a yacht.
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Kick-off Les Voiles de Saint Barth 2012 Caribbean regatta in the magical French West Indies sailing paradise!
Today the prestigious and top-class Caribbean sailing regatta Les Voiles de St. Barth 2012 with Gaastra Sportswear as the official partner starts: At the third edition run...
Inside the Bucket.
This video features the 2012 St Barths Bucket Regatta and music by the Evan Goodrow Band. Special thanks to the entire crew of the Rebecca, Baz Bar, St Barths Online and the guys from the Evan Goodrow Band for putting on a fantastic show. The song from the Evan Goodrow Band is c...
On board with Rebecca.
The best event in St Barths took place on March 24 - 27, 2012. This video features the beautiful 141 ft sailing yacht, The Rebecca.
produced by Real Media Travel for St. Barths Online and Baz Bar St Barth.
The age old saying of "I need a holiday to get over my holiday" actually seems applicable if you happen to be Paul McCartney.
The Beatle took wife Nancy Shevell on a romantic break to the Caribbean island of St Barts, just days after the pair visited Paris.
Last week, the lovebirds showed support ...
On the day their pregnancy news was announced, Thor star Chris Hemsworth, 28, and Elsa Pataky, 35, were seen in sunny St. Barts, France on Wednesday (January 18). The Fast Five actress looked lovely in blue, sporting her beautiful baby bump.
Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky
Chris and Elsa - w...
She might be 44, but Tamara Mellon still boasts a figure that women half her age would be proud of.
The Jimmy Choo co-founder showed off her toned figure in a sexy animal-print bikini as she hit the beach with her daughter in St Barts yesterday.
The skimpy string two-piece highlighted Tamara's env...
With almost every other celebrity couple enjoying the New Year in exotic locations, Gary and Danielle Lineker weren't going to be any different.
The married couple were spotted enjoying a romantic walk along a beach in St Barts today - and looked very much in love.
Gary, 51 and his wife, 32, had o...
Which beaches to choose?
The glamorous island of St Barts is one of the Caribbean's top beach destinations. Ringing the island are immaculate strips of sand and ethereal turquoise waters. The shallow reefs that encircle the island help to protect these renowned beaches, and they also provide excell...
St. Barts, Why Not?
Since the wealthy and celebrated frequently visit St. Barts for a tropical vacation, you will find that many plush St. Barts Resorts can be found on this stunning island. For those taking St. Barts holidays, it is simple to find hotels with each luxury available. Frequently thes...
Vacation With the Rich and Famous at St. Barts.
Want to bump into celebrities and be seen hanging out where the rich and famous play? Then the Caribbean island of St. Barts is the place to be.
While warm sand and blue waters do make an ideal vacation location, this destination has that and a whol...
Where to go for one day in Caribbean?
St. Maarten / St. Martin
The half-Dutch, half-French island of St. Maarten/St. Martin, with its many restaurants and hotels, makes a great base for an island-hopping adventure. Graced by the nickname Unspoiled Queen, tiny little Saba is not the kind of Caribbe...
Villa La Plage in St Barts.
The posh French resort isle of St. Barth's was already a prize destination when Roman Abramovich purchased an estate there for $89 million in 2009; since the oligarch arrived it has become even more so.
Now Christie's International Real Estate has listed another impres...
Baywatch in St Barts.
Making it official after five years of engagement, Brooke Burke and beau David Charvet have reportedly tied the knot while yachting in St. Barts.
According to Life & Style, the "Dancing with the Stars" host and the former "Baywatch" hunk, who have been vacationing in the...
St. Barth Summer Sessions Aug. 5-15, 2011
St Barth Summer Sessions 2011 this year will have a focus on artists from Brazil. The festival will take place at a variety of different venues all over the island, and in the end of the festival there will be a big common concert in the Harbor of Gustavia ...
The Eclipse, no ordinary yacht.
It probably hasn't escaped your attention that, with modern methods of transport, measuring and telecommunication, no "terra incognita" is safe from the crazed enthusiasm of certain explorers of scientists. Everything has already been discovered and minutely placed o...
Ashley Rodriguez Trio
Ashley Rodriguez, one of the famous finalist from the American Idol 2010 is back in St Barth between May 5-15. Ashley was participating last summer for the St Barth Summer Session in august 2010 at La Plage and she will now come with her 'All Girls Band', Liz on the guitar ...
The La Plage restaurant introduce :
ST BARTH SUMMER SESSIONS
« 5 to 15 august 2010, 10 days of crazy music ! »
Festival program
La Plage St Jean Tel: 0590 52 81 33 Email: tombeach@wanadoo.fr Site: www.stbarthsummersessions.com
THE GREAT FISH DEBATE There seems to be a bone of contention among a few of my friends. Fine folks who love some of the finer things in life, such as Dover Sole That flat fish floating in butter and capers. Known in French as Sole Meunière, it is made from what is called in European fisherman ver...
