The rich and famous flock to this beautiful sanctuary, an overseas collectivity of France, in the West Indies. Known in French as Saint Barthélemy, in English as ‘St Barts’ or ‘St Barths’ and to the indigenous people of the island as ‘Ouanalao’, this volcanic island is known for its gastronomy, idyllic beaches and incredible marine flora and fauna.
The rich and famous flock to this beautiful sanctuary, an overseas collectivity of France, in the West Indies. Known in French as Saint Barthélemy, in English as ‘St Barts’ or ‘St Barths’ and to the indigenous people of the island as ‘Ouanalao’, this volcanic island is known for its gastronomy, idyllic beaches and incredible marine flora and fauna.
Often nicknamed ‘The Spice Island’ because of its production of nutmeg, which sweetly scents the sea air, Grenada’s appeal appears in the solitude of stretches of pristine white sand, the sunken treasures of the largest submerged vessel in the Caribbean and all its corals, and the warmth of its local people.
The smallest of the British Virgin Islands, Jost Van Dyke is an island paradise, with sugar-soft sands, turquoise clear waters, lush vegetation and rocky hills lined with wild sage that lead to a natural tidal pool.
Uninhabited by humans, this archipelago of cays and rocks, surrounded by a shallow tidal mangrove salina, is the perfect place to escape everything and explore the crystal waters. A haven for sea turtles, lobsters and many kinds of fish, this is the perfect place to enjoy snorkelling.
Rarely visited and remote, this hidden gem offers unspoilt beaches, warm hospitality and unrivalled diving. As it is also on the route of the humpback whales’ winter migration, it is a great place from which to spot these incredible animals.
