A Summer week in Saint Barthelemy
August 09, 2014
Sunset rainshower from the patio of the Christopher Hotel
We just got back from a week-long visit to the French Caribbean island of Saint Barthelemy. Although I traveled with my big camera, I only took about a dozen photos. I'll share some of those shortly, but frankly you're better off reading my Instagram feed if you're curious about the trip.
Jessica has a Cocktail at Shell Beach
Lunch at Shell Beach
Our own little pool at the Hotel Taiwana
Inside The Loft at the Hotel Taiwana
Sunset Cocktails at Sea
Last Sunset on St Bart
WHERE WE STAYED
Hotel Taiwana: We stayed in the loft suite; very spacious and with its own pool: Hotel Taiwana
WHERE WE DINED
Casa Flamands: The Mediterranean-inspired restaurant at the Hotel Taiwana. It was ok; rather expensive: Casa Flamands
La Langouste: Casual outdoor dining in Flamands, famous for their spiny lobster: La Langouste (inside the Baie de Anges Hote)
Do Brazil: Beachside dining and fashion shows at Shell Beach near Gustavia: Do Brazil Restaurant
L'isola: Authentic Italian cuisine; one of the best 2 meals on the island: L'isola Ristorante Italiano
Sand Bar: Jean Georges' casual beachside restaurant at Eden Rock; good lunch in a great setting: Sand Bar at Eden Rock
Nikki Beach: St. Barth outpost of the chain of beachside nightclubs. Great setting, good drinks: Nikki Beach St. Barth
Maya's: One of the most popular locally-run restaurants; right on the water with great food: Maya's
La Casa de L'isle: Fine dining at the Hotel Isle de France; great food, though it was windy and sandy during our lunch: La Casa de L'Isle
Taino: The outdoor bar poolside/seaside at the Hotel Christopher; gorgeous setting for sunset (see photo above): Taino
L'Esprit: Outdoor dining near Saline; great food in a great setting; really good cocktails: Listing on Foursquare
Le Grain de Sel: Casual outdoor dining near Saline; Latin-style cuisine famous for avocado toast: Listing on Foursquare
Le Select: Very casual burger joint in downtown Gustavia; the original Cheeseburger in Paradise: Listing on Foursquare
Restaurant le Gaiac: Part of the Hotel Toiny, the other of 2 best meals on the island: Restaurant le Gaiac
L'isoletta: The casual pizzeria offshoot of L'isola; dont' skip it, the pizza is excellent and reasonable: Listing on Foursquare
Bonito: Hilltop dining overlooking Gustavia; terrific Caribbean and Latin cuisine; great cocktails: Bonito