Every once in a while the Sunday New York Times travel section has an article entitled 36 Hours In… one destination or another. Venice. Barcelona. Philadelphia. I’ve often thought about writing one about Saint Barth. The things a first-time tourist might do in a 36-hour visit. First the spectacular landing on an airstrip that leads directly to the beach. A quick dip at Saline as the afternoon cools off. Sunset drinks at the Carl Gustav. Dinner at Maya’s. Shopping in Gustavia the next morning before lunch and a fashion show at La Plage or Nikki Beach: That sort of thing. But what about the locals? What do they do in a 36-hour stretch in their own slice of paradise. Here’s a quick recount of my first 36 hours back on the island after a month’s absence. Same spectacular landing on a hot Thursday afternoon, and yes there were people on the beach within a few feet of the plane as we taxied to the end of the runway. Then the three-minute ride home where I confront some new rock walls that have been built behind the house to keep dirt and rocks from tumbling onto the terrace during rain storms or hurricanes. Walls, did I say walls? More like an imposing yellow stone fortress, which might also help keep the local goats away from my hibiscus if they ever grow back. The stone masons cut them to the nubbin to place a cement mixer where they one flowered in a profusion of bright red. First night back, dinner at La Plage with my friend Judy and her son Tom, as it was his “last” night before a quick five-day trip to San Francisco. When you live here, it’s always someone’s first or last night. It’s that kind of place. No music at La Plage as PapGuyo and friends are in the Hamptons this weekend. Friday morning, settle in at computer as usual, work on some articles, play online Scrabble, check email, conference call with the US. Lunch break is a roast chicken from La Rotisserie. After a brief siesta in the afternoon, and chicken wings at Le Bouchon for dinner, Judy, my sister-in-law Juliette, and I head over to the sports stadium for the final match in the Saint Barth Soccer Cup. My brother-in-law Bruno is playing—unfortunately for the losing team—and the stadium has a few hundreds spectators. Loud music of indeterminable origins is blaring directly into the stands but it seems to quiet to a low roar after a while. The mayor appears to present the trophies and medals to the winners and runners-up, and it’s home again. 
Saturday dawns hot and sunny, with the St. Barth Yacht Club organizing a laser regatta in the bay of St. Jean and as my first 36 hours back on the island draw to a close, I am waiting to interview sailor Fritz Bus from Sint Maarten for an article in next season’s Harbour Magazine. I’ll be meeting him at La Plage, where the sailors in the regatta will be having a quick lunch and there will undoubtedly be tourists enjoying the regatta as they lunch on lobsters and cold white wine, enjoying their own 36 hours in Saint Barth.
More to come,
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...
