This wonderful shop, located in La Creole shopping centre (in the Baie de St. Jean), is the perfect place to find that romantic gift to offer to your “Cherie”. They have a beautiful selection of handmade and stylish ladies clothing, in silk, cotton, linen and lace... for both adults and children. The shop is open 7 days a week, and well worth a visit. Tel: +(590) 590 278282 www.sabinazest.com

Located across the Quai d’Honneur, in Gustavia (next to the Sunset Hotel), this shop carries a superb selection of beachwear, casual wear and sunglasses – for both men, ladies and children. St Barth is a premium surfing destination and upstairs can be found a very wide choice of surf boards and long boards; with all the necessary surfing accessories. This really is a great shop and Stephanie, the young manageress, is lovely and very helpful. Opening hours are Mon-Sat 0900-1300 and 1500-1900hrs. Tel: +(590) 590 296940 [email protected]

For almost 20 years, this has been one of the best renowned shops in St.Barth, that offers a great choice of high quality cotton T shirts, shirts, tank shirts, shorts and towels… all with the famous square logo “St. Barth French West Indies”. Do not leave St. Barth without one! They have 2 shops, one in Gustavia, on the passage de la Cremaillere (the road with the Select bar at the corner) and one in St. Jean in Villa Creole. They also have accessories, perfumes… and more! Tel - Gustavia: +(590) 590 277804 Tel - St. Jean: +(590) 590 275906

Ligne St Barth is a wonderful line of natural cosmetics and fragrances made on the island. All the products are rigorously approved by dermatologists, PABA free, and tested to international standards. They include coconut oil, avocado, aloe vera, passion fruit, mango, papaya, pineapple and flowers… coming from lush nearby islands. They have more than forty products, including body care, face care, hair care, sun protection and even special products for men.

'Kokon' is the really stylish clothing / gift shop located next to Eddy's on Rue Fahlberg, at the head of Gustavia harbour. Run by Bruno and Dagmar de Benedictis, a nice mix of designer clothes and accessories, such as custom jewellery, can be found there. Tel / Fax: +(590) 590 297448 [email protected]

Located up a side road off Quai de la Republique (and with outlets both here and in St. Jean) these shops stock a wide selection of beachwear and stylish casual clothing for all the family... right down to even the littlest people. They carry La Perla and Vix swimwear, Roxy, Roidal and reef sandals. They are open every day from 0900-1930hrs. Tel: +(590) 590 276516 Fax: +(590) 590 278673 [email protected]

Sylvie is a certified teacher of Lyengar yoga and she holds regular classes at her beautiful home at Petit Cul de Sac. We heard how Sylvie will come on board yachts to teach individual or group classes when her schedule allows. Tel: +(590) 590 511174 [email protected]

Located upstairs alongside the Wellness Shop on the rue Jeanne d’Arc – we heard how the pilates classes give a really good work-out... Tel: +(590) 590 279321 Cell: +(590) 690 739610 [email protected]

This superb and sophisticated shop situated on the Rue du Gl. de Gaulle is a must stop for any cigar lover! Here can be found an amazing selection of the finest Cuban and Dominican cigars, perfectly stored to ensure the maximum long lasting flavour. Owners Jannick and Patrick Gerthofer are really passionate experts in their field, who personally travel abroad to find the best products. They also have a wonderful choice of Panama hats, ladies handbags and refined accessories. The shop is open from 0900-1930hrs and it is not surprising that it is one of the owners / guests favourites.

Francoise Vandenberghe who can boast 30 years experience in beauty therapy - the last 20 of which, in St. Barth, runs this lovely, clean, relaxed salon ideally located just a short walk from the harbour. She offers facial and body treatments, manicures, pedicures, and waxing; and always takes the time to offer a very personalized treatment. She uses Joelle Ciocco cosmetics and came again recommended to us through guests who had really appreciated being pampered by her last season.