Parties to Rival Gatsby’s Spectacles
St Barts has garnered a reputation for throwing extravagant events, and Christmas and New Years are the times when you’ll find the most incredible soirées that you may be lucky to be invited to. You’ll see a colourful and loud array of fireworks at Fort Oscar when the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve and hear the excitement across the island reach a fever pitch as everyone sounds their foghorns in unison to beckon in the new year. If you’ve not managed to secure yourself a spot on a guest list for a private event, don’t worry, you can share the cheer at the various restaurants, be sure to make a reservation early, and along the beaches, like Nikki Beach, where residents and visitors will spill out to dance the night away. However you choose to spend it, you’ll always remember the unforgettable atmosphere of New Year’s in St Barts.
You’ll see the most impressive superyachts steer to St Barts to celebrate New Year’s Eve. The Port of Gustavia becomes a fabulous place for some yacht spotting during the end of the year. Charter yacht, Christina O has been known to make an appearance, and you can take to the Caribbean Sea in your own charter yacht and count down the New Year in style. Spend your mornings filled with adrenaline-pumping water activities, then dock to spend the afternoon shopping for the perfect party outfit and your evening celebrating on deck. Read more about chartering a yacht in our St Barts Yacht Destination Guide.
The Pinnacle of Dining
The restaurants of St Barts reflect the refined individuals who spend their seasons eating at them. As such, there is an incredible selection of gourmet restaurants that fuse the finest flavours and take advantage of the island’s perfect position. Enjoy the views of the Caribbean Sea at the beach club and restaurant Shellona, where executive chef, Yiannis Kioroglou, prepares simple and light Mediterranean feasts bursting with flavour. Bonito Saint Barth has been serving incredible French Pan-American cuisine under Chef Owner Laurent Cantineaux since 2009 - the perfect place for lunch, dinner, and a pinche picante to celebrate.
Don’t worry if you need a last-minute gift or want to pick up some exclusive pieces you won’t find elsewhere - St Barts has the finest boutiques and designer stores you’d hope for. Cartier’s boutique is an ideal place if you’re looking for something to celebrate the romance with your loved one or maybe they’d prefer something from Hermes, the French luxury goods manufacturer has an excellent selection in their boutique. If you’re looking for an outfit for a last-minute party invite, head to Dior, where you can browse the elegant brand’s latest collection. You don’t need to be close but no cigar in St Barts, with two exceptional cigar shops, you’ll be able to find something that resonates. Head to La Casa del Habano, where you’ll be able to find a wide and rare selection of cigars for your perusal, and if you’re not certain what to select, the esteemed team will be able to help you with a selection that matches your palate. There are so many wonderful places to explore in this exceptional destination.
