Gustavia, St Barts' red-roofed capital, is a small harbor town lined with chic boutiques, duty free shops, gourmet restaurants, and galleries. It is the main town of the island of Saint Barthélemy (also known as St. Barts). It was named after King Gustav III of Sweden. St. Barts was a French possession originally, and the area was called Carenage after the shelter it provided to damaged ships. Gustavia was founded after Sweden bought the island from France in 1785. The island was sold back to France in 1878.
For beautiful sightseeing views, visit Fort Gustav (the most important fort during the Swedish period), or head to the top of the 29 m hill for vistas of Shell Beach amid the few remaining stonewalls of Fort Karl!
The Best Beaches to Discover in Mexico's Nayarit
Nayarit’s stunning Pacific coastline, rich culture and lifestyle, seafood and... read more
VIDEO: The River Cruise Ship with the Most Restaurants
Foodies take note! The Riverside Mozart has broken the mould when it comes to... read more
Falling for Small-Batch Spirits in Niagara
Plan a trip to Ontario’s Niagara region, and your list may include the iconic... read more
Baroque to Biohacking: the New Wellness Scene in Vienna's Luxury Hotels
Vienna has spent centuries perfecting the art of living well. Coffee and cake... read more
How to Travel Like ‘Emily in Paris’
The breakout TV series is the stuff of travel fantasy, but you don’t have to ... read more
Juno Beach Centre
The Juno Beach Centre is Canada’s Second World War museum and cultural centre... read more