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St. Barts Shopping

 
St. Barts is a duty free port. Shopping at this islands over 200 boutiques is a true delight as stylish fashion sits side-by-side with island crafts.  You can find beachwear, accessories, jewelry and casual wear at many of the shops in Gustavia. Guests say shopping for decorative items for the home is better in St. Barts than anywhere else in the Caribbean because of the French influence. New shops are opening all the time, so there is always something new to discover; walk the quaint streets and find out for yourself what makes St. Barts shopping so fun!

In Gustavia, boutiques line the two major shopping streets. There is also a cluster of shops in the La Savane Commercial Center (across from the airport), La Villa Creole (in St. Jean), and Espace Neptune (along the road to Lorient).

St. Barts ATM’S:
The island offers 24 hour ATM’S at the Francaise Commerciale and the Banque Nationale de Paris as well as in the front of the airport Saint-Jean.

Banks:
Banks on St. Barts are generally open weekdays from 8 to noon and 2 to 3:30 PM.

Budgeting in St. Barts:
In addition to the weekly rental rate for a villa on St. Barts, the additional costs involved include but are not limited to the following:
    Air Transportation
    Car Rentals
    Groceries and Beverages
    Tip for the maid
    Tip for the chef or cook if hired

Business Hours:
Stores are generally open weekdays from 8:30 to noon and 2 to, Saturday from 8:30 to noon.  Some of the shops across from the airport and in St. Jean stay open on Saturday afternoon and until 7PM on weekdays.  A few in St. Jean stay open on Sunday afternoon during the busy season...

Babysitting services:
Services are available for approximately 15 to 20 dollars an hour.

Currency:
The official currency in St. Barts is the euro. Dollars are accepted in almost all shops and in many restaurants, though you will probably receive euros in change.  Credit cards are accepted in most shops and restaurants and generally will yield a better exchange rate.

Grocery shopping:
You will enjoy the selection of French, Caribbean and American specialties in the islands’ grocery stores, bakeries and pastry shops.  For wine lovers, the St. Barts caves offer fine French vintages stored in temperature controlled cellars.

St. Barts Villa Rentals

St. Barts villa rentals and St. Barts rental homes are especially suited for those looking to enjoy the lap of luxury during their escape. St. Barts villa rentals do differ from many other islands in our Caribbean villa rental inventory, as they have the finest amenities almost anywhere in the Islands. For those looking to explore something off the normal vacation track, St. Barts rental villas will provide a truly unique experience. St. Barts villas are definitely distinct in the sense that you will feel completely peaceful and comfortable.