SELECT Magazine Fall 2020 | Page 13

Tropical beach in St. Barths Saint Barthélemy — called St. Barts or St. Barths more often than not — is a small, volcanic, French-speaking island found in the calm waters between Anguilla and St. Kitts & Nevis. Known for its designer boutiques and yacht-laden harbor, it’s the ideal island to take kids thanks to its lowkey vibe. Without a great abundance of tourists, the island is free of tourist traps, thus creating a peaceful place with authentic culture to explore at your whimsy. And there’s much here to explore. The beaches, all 14 of them, are the epitome of pristine. Kids love St. Jean Beach to watch planes take off and land at the nearby airport, Lorient Beach to splash in the crystal clear tidepools and Grand Cul de Sac lagoon to snorkel or paddleboard in the calm waters. Yachts and sailboats are standing by to whisk you out into the water and around the island. Beyond the sand and sea, families are drawn to the island’s natural gifts. Hiking trails criss-cross the island, on which you can spot feral goats leaping on the rocky outcroppings and feed friendly iguanas hibiscus flowers (they like the red ones best!). And after hiking, parents can enjoy poking around the boutique shops in Gustavia, followed by a freshlyprepared dinner at one of the many Frenchinspired restaurants. CONTACT US TODAY TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE VIP AMENITIES | 11