Saint-Barthélemy– often abbreviated as St Barts, St Barths or Saint Barth – is a small, volcanic island located in the northwest Caribbean Sea. It’s among four territories referred to as the Leeward Islands, a grouping which includes the French West Indies, Guadeloupe, and Martinique. St Barths is located about 35km (21 miles) southeast of the island of Saint Martin and roughly 180km (112 miles) east of Puerto Rico. St Barths is a relatively small island, with a land area of 21.km² (8.5 sq mi) and a population of about 8,902.
St Barths is a popular tourist destination and is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean. The Island’s economy relies upon the nearly 200,000 travellers who visit every year, drawn by the island’s tropical climate, white, sandy beaches, and sophisticated lifestyles. St Barths’ is a French-speaking island and its customs and traditions are greatly influenced by French culture. The capital city of Gustavia offers all the comforts of urban life, including boutiques, restaurants, and dozens of hotels and villas, while more rural areas of the island offer a beautiful natural landscape for visitors to explore.