LUXURY TRAVEL 17 offer wide sea views and a sense of independence, giving teenagers something more adventurous to add to the family itinerary.
The island’ s beaches are equally as enticing an option for families seeking relaxed days by the sea. Lorient Beach is home to natural pools – creating a peaceful setting for children to paddle, explore and enjoy a picnic by the water. St Jean Beach is another favourite for families, offering a lively atmosphere, a broad range of water activities and gentler currents that make it well suited to a day spent swimming and playing at the shoreline.
Families visiting St Barth will also find a number of hotels that combine the island’ s signature sense of luxury with thoughtful amenities for younger guests. Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa is set beside the lagoon and features a kids’ club that allows children to enjoy dedicated activities while parents make the most of the hotel’ s tranquil setting. Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth is another excellent option, offering a kids’ club next to the swimming pool and accommodation largely arranged on the ground floor or across easily accessible levels, making it especially convenient for young families.
For teenagers, part of the appeal of St Barth lies in the island’ s effortless glamour – and nowhere embodies this more than Gustavia, the island’ s chic harbour capital. Wandering the waterfront lined with superyachts, browsing designer boutiques and people-watching from a sundrenched terrace offers a first glimpse of St Barth’ s more grownup side. The island’ s celebrated restaurants and beach clubs are equally appealing for older families, offering a relaxed way for teenagers to experience the island’ s social energy within a family setting. Whether enjoying a long lunch by the beach, watching the sunset over the harbour or soaking up Gustavia’ s evening atmosphere
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