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Winning the Grand Prix at St. Barth Photo Festival is a great honor. Want to see what photographs were submitted? Well, come on over and check them out...

I get asked — and often — for tips about St. Barth. So, I am going to start posting some of them here so that you can grab them when you need them. First up is Laurie and her team at Fly Deeper. If you are going to St. Barth and you want to scuba dive, learn to swim, teach your kids to swim, or have a great video and photos of a day with your friends and family, reach out to Laurie. Why? Because she's great at teaching at all levels, plans a great concierge-level excursion, and is a pleasure to be around. I should mention that Laurie might be part fish or even a mermaid because she navigates and moves within the...

There is a story that Jimmy Buffet wrote the song "Cheeseburger in Paradise" about eating a cheeseburger at Le Select in Gustavia.  When he wrote the song in the late 70s, he was sailing around the Caribbean, but there are some claims that the famous burger was actually in Road Town in Tortola.  So, which is true? Only Mr. Buffet knows for sure and maybe it's both islands. Maybe it's another island altogether. The important thing to remember is that in the title, the 'paradise' speaks to the island, not the cheeseburger. So when you step up to the counter at Le Select, know that this "cheeseburger in paradise" is as basic as it comes—think of a work cafeteria cheeseburger. It's not bad,...

As I mentioned in my basics post about St. Barth, this island is like the offspring of the best of France and the Caribbean. As such, it's only natural to expect a great wine selection. Yes, the majority of the wines are French, but it's safe to say that the French know what they are doing when it comes to wine. You will find other offerings from around the world, but since you are here, why not get some of the best that France has to offer and, bonus, try some wines that might not get exported to your home country. To do just that, head over to Goût du Vin in Gustavia. One of the last shops on the hill as you...

You didn't really think that I was going to miss out on a massage, did you? Nope! And neither should you! There are many spas here and they are all good, but what you should know about are the well-being services that are found beyond the hotel and resort spa locations.  If you want a great massage, a mani-pedi after all that time at the beach, or you need a little waxing, stop over to Spa Oasis in Lorient. It's a small, but nicely appointed space. Sandra and Manon, the owners/therapists, do a wonderful job. At about 30-50% less than the hotel spas, you get the same or better service, just without the beach view or massive changing room. It's still relaxing and easier on...