Je Suis Andrea: Travel Diary- St. Barths

If you know me then you know St. Barths is one of my favorite places on Earth! I recently had the chance to visit a friend who lives on the island while her husband was out of town, so I naturally jumped at the opportunity!

I stayed in Corossol at her apartment, a quaint local fishing village close to downtown Gustavia and right near Corossol beach. While my friend had to work, I rented a car to traipse around the island, explore, take photos and visit many of my favorite beaches on St. Barths.

If you are looking for some of the best beaches on St. Barths here are a list of my favorites:

1. Saline Beach- Absolutely gorgeous and my favorite on the island. Be prepared to hike over a few small rocks and up a hill to get there, but it is totally worth it!

2. St. Jean- St. Jean has two beaches, separated by Eden Rock. If you stay on the beach by La Plage/Tom Beach Hotel, you have great views of planes taking off right above you. The other side of the beach is where Nikki Beach is, where you can drink, eat and party on the beach and dance on tables!

3. Flamands Beach- Stunning views, but be prepared for the wind and rolling surf on that side of the Island. Cheval Blanc hotel is on the beach, an AMAZING spot for lunch!

4. Gouverneur- It is a bit of a drive to get there, but the remote and private feel is well worth it, not to mention the views!

5. Shell Beach- Just above Gustavia, this beach is well known for being covered in, well, sea shells. Although the famous Do Brasil restaurant has been taken over, the new jaunt, Shellona (see what they did there) has a great beach vibe, greek food and the great sunset and beach views.

6. Grand Cul de Sac- The water is warm and relatively calm and is bordered by a shallow bay. There are some great hotels and restaurants on this beach- Hotel Le Toiny, Le Barthelemy Hotel and O'Corail beach restaurant. You can also hike through paths behind the beach to the other side, with some great views across to the beach and hotels.

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