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The island was discovered by
Christopher Columbus in 1493 and was allegedly named after his brother
Bartoloméo. The first plane did not land on the island until the 1940's
when a Dutch pilot, Rémy de Haenen, made a daring landing on the pasture
in St. Jean where the airport sits today. The runway was eventually paved
but people continued to wait for flights under a tree until a terminal
was constructed in the 1980's. Although the island has certainly seen
development since de Haenen landed on the grass "runway", it has retained
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St. Barthelemy
has only 8000 residents, no casinos or mega resorts, no golf
or all-inclusives. What SBH does have in abundance are
beautiful beaches, breathtaking vistas and a fantastic array
of wonderful restaurants. The climate is ideal, with
temperatures generally ranging from 76 to 82 degrees
Fahrenheit and the crystal blue waters have a average
temperature of 75 degrees Fahrenheit making them perfect for
swimming year round. Bordered by no less than twenty-two
virgin white, sandy beaches (the Bay of St-Jean, the Anse
des Cayes, the Anse des Flamands, Colombier, Corossol, the
Salines, Lorient, Toiny) all breathtakingly beautiful.
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St Barthelemy, a natural
marine reserve, is an attractive destination for snorkeling and scuba
diving. Saint-Barth is a duty-free port, and shoppers will not be
disappointed by the variety and number of shops. From small, street
corner stands selling regional products under the shade of a parasol, to
elegant boutiques. There are an amazing number of wonderful places (and
ways) to dine in St Barts. Reservations are essential during the holidays
and for some of the busiest restaurants during high season but they are
appreciated by the restaurant owners year round. The island is linked
primarily to the island of Saint Martin (St Marteen) witch are separated
by a 10 minutes flight. |
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