Festive Season Recommendations?

SavinaP

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Hello!

Although this is our first time posting, the forums have been an invaluable resource to us. Thank you! We are now getting ready for our third (and longest) trip to the island within three years and our first during high season.

Our previous trips were all low-key which is how we prefer it. Most days are spent getting fresh baguettes and croissants to accompany the amazing French yogurts and cheeses, relaxing on the beach of the day, burgers at Le Select, evening strolls along the water in Gustavia and music and laughter at Baz Bar. We wanted to see if anyone had any tips/recommendations for travel during the holidays? I know it’s the busiest time of year however it is also the only time we can take an extended holiday.

Anyone else traveling to the island the last week of December/first week of January?

Dreaming of St. Barts from NYC, 16 days and counting...
 
Hello!

Although this is our first time posting, the forums have been an invaluable resource to us. Thank you! We are now getting ready for our third (and longest) trip to the island within three years and our first during high season. We wanted to see if anyone had any tips/recommendations for travel during the holidays?

Our previous trips were kept decidedly low-key. Most days are spent getting fresh baguettes and croissants to accompany the amazing French yogurts and cheeses, relaxing on the beach of the day, burgers at Le Select, evening strolls along the water in Gustavia and music and laughter at Baz Bar.

We are planning to do much of the same during this trip plus a few other outings including hiking to Colombier, a possible Sunday at Nikki Beach, day pass at one of the hotels, and renting a catamaran for a day (we have room so if anyone is interested in joining please let us know).

Anyone else traveling to the island the last week of December/first week of January?

Dreaming of St. Barts from NYC, 16 days and counting...

I've been for one Christmas only and one combo Christmas/NYE. Fun times but I'd never do it again.

It's kind of a been there , done that deal. Lot's of activity and the holiday spirt abounds but so do the crowds.

Make you resto ressies in advanced for anything above Select level dining.

On Nikki Beach sunday. We planned to do it last Sunday but were informed that to rent a day bed, aside from the 50e each fee, there was a minimum 450e "bottle" fee.

We would have spent more than 450e for the chairs, lunch and wine but they insist you get a bottle of something for use of the beds.

We cancelled our reservation and went to Le Toniy beach club and had a beautiful day.

The harbor at midnight is a fun place to hang. Fireworks included.
 
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