Hi all,
We’re newbies to St Barts. This was our 4th consecutive trip.
Connected via WinAir to SBH.
Booked Premium IV to help with transfer. Everything went smoothly. Would always use them as our flights from Toronto are often delayed and I like knowing they will handle the luggage etc if there’s any issues.
9 nights, of which we spent 3 at Carl Gustav and then moved to a villa for the last 6 nights.
This was our first time in a villa and I was very apprehensive about security.
Carl Gustav: we chose to stay in Gustavia this time to get a feel of the town and decide if it would be an option for our entire trip moving forward.
The hotel is amazing, service , rooms , iconic view,
transfers from the airport, plentiful water everyday, and access to Shell Beach was great.
Our suite had a plunge pool and although not heated it was perfect after a hot sticky day at the beach.
We loved being able to walk everywhere. Got our steps in everyday lol. We enjoyed ambling town and not worrying about parking.
BeefBar ,great. Good food , wonderful service. Lovely ambiance. The DJ played a good selection of music of different genres which was really nice.
My only complaint is that the food was served at room temperature. I found this an issue at most restaurants. I get waiting for the Steak to rest, but didn’t enjoy cold Beef Bolognese.
Souffle for dessert was sublime.
We had lunch at Shellona. Lovely as always. Food and service has been consistently good for us every time. Feta in Phyllo with Honey, my favourite dish at Shellona.
Our only little issue was when we had lunch at our loungers on Day 3.
We also ate at L’Isola- service and food on point. Warm delicious bread, amazing delicate fresh scampi, and a lovely Saffron Risotto.
Walked back to the hotel afterwards, enjoying the lights in the town and the beautiful island breeze we are always thankful we are able to return.
On our last night in town we tried Le Cafe, pretty decor, friendly staff. Well heeled more mature clientele.
Food was really good,
Amazing bread and one of the few places that served it warm, but the chicken served in a skillet was cold.
Divine flavour, delicious sauce but cold. Bit disappointing.
The musicians and chanteuse were soo talented.
I would return.
We used a taxi to go down to Le Cafe from the hotel €25 lol for like a 3 min drive, but I wasn’t going to attempt walking in my heels and risking an ankle injury.
The hotel kindly offered to send their car down at the end of the evening to pick us up so that worked out well.
I picked up some cute dresses at Poupette and Zimmerman. Their selection is far greater than what we get in Toronto.
The Junior store had lovely kids stuff and someone here suggested asking what would be on sale, come May 3, so I did and the assistant very kindly showed me what she had already marked down in preparation so I bought some gorgeous stuff for the grandkids at the sale price.
Will continue Villa stay in next post.
We’re newbies to St Barts. This was our 4th consecutive trip.
Connected via WinAir to SBH.
Booked Premium IV to help with transfer. Everything went smoothly. Would always use them as our flights from Toronto are often delayed and I like knowing they will handle the luggage etc if there’s any issues.
9 nights, of which we spent 3 at Carl Gustav and then moved to a villa for the last 6 nights.
This was our first time in a villa and I was very apprehensive about security.
Carl Gustav: we chose to stay in Gustavia this time to get a feel of the town and decide if it would be an option for our entire trip moving forward.
The hotel is amazing, service , rooms , iconic view,
transfers from the airport, plentiful water everyday, and access to Shell Beach was great.
Our suite had a plunge pool and although not heated it was perfect after a hot sticky day at the beach.
We loved being able to walk everywhere. Got our steps in everyday lol. We enjoyed ambling town and not worrying about parking.
BeefBar ,great. Good food , wonderful service. Lovely ambiance. The DJ played a good selection of music of different genres which was really nice.
My only complaint is that the food was served at room temperature. I found this an issue at most restaurants. I get waiting for the Steak to rest, but didn’t enjoy cold Beef Bolognese.
Souffle for dessert was sublime.
We had lunch at Shellona. Lovely as always. Food and service has been consistently good for us every time. Feta in Phyllo with Honey, my favourite dish at Shellona.
Our only little issue was when we had lunch at our loungers on Day 3.
We also ate at L’Isola- service and food on point. Warm delicious bread, amazing delicate fresh scampi, and a lovely Saffron Risotto.
Walked back to the hotel afterwards, enjoying the lights in the town and the beautiful island breeze we are always thankful we are able to return.
On our last night in town we tried Le Cafe, pretty decor, friendly staff. Well heeled more mature clientele.
Food was really good,
Amazing bread and one of the few places that served it warm, but the chicken served in a skillet was cold.
Divine flavour, delicious sauce but cold. Bit disappointing.
The musicians and chanteuse were soo talented.
I would return.
We used a taxi to go down to Le Cafe from the hotel €25 lol for like a 3 min drive, but I wasn’t going to attempt walking in my heels and risking an ankle injury.
The hotel kindly offered to send their car down at the end of the evening to pick us up so that worked out well.
I picked up some cute dresses at Poupette and Zimmerman. Their selection is far greater than what we get in Toronto.
The Junior store had lovely kids stuff and someone here suggested asking what would be on sale, come May 3, so I did and the assistant very kindly showed me what she had already marked down in preparation so I bought some gorgeous stuff for the grandkids at the sale price.
Will continue Villa stay in next post.
, so a tad bit more.
