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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

QUENTIN WaRREN has written extensively for the Vendôme Guide over many issues and is part

of WIMCO’s editorial team. Quentin is also an Editor for St. George’s School in Newport, RI.

MONTE MaTHEWS has been a villa rental client with WIMCO for 32 years and is an aficionado of

the restaurant scene. He pens an immensely popular blog called www.chewingthefat.us.com.

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There's a certain integrity that exists on St. Barthélemy. Perhaps it's the

relaxed simplicity. A certain purity. A quality one has difficulty putting one’s

finger on.

Not much has really changed about St. Barthélemy over the past thirty years.

This slice of heaven, nestled between several equally unique islands of the An-

tilles, is as tranquil and simple on so many levels as it was 30 years ago. One

just has to pause and find the beauty in the simple things that never change:

the smell of pepper and lemon in the grasses near the volcanic stone walls of

Grand Fond, the joyous bells from the churches of Lorient and Gustavia, the

diving pelicans, the brief moments of descending light as the sun sets.

I first had the privilege of visiting my mother during her annual sojourn to the

island in 1983. Sure, the island has evolved. Change is inevitable. There are

certainly more villas and hotels and glamorous spots to people watch and to

be seen, yet the integrity and purity that remains is a testimony to the relaxed

approach to life that even the most sophisticated and well traveled recognize

and cherish. St. Barths has matured well.

There's a thoughtfulness and caring in the efforts of the people who live and

choose to make their home here. One gets the feeling these folks do their ut-

most to put their best feet forward. Good enough just isn't good enough.

It's a small island. There is no room for messes. No room for sloppiness. Of course, there are a few

bits here and there, but it is not the norm. This is not to say that all is perfect, and in many ways just

the opposite, in the sense that nature has its own perfection free from the touch of man; yet there are

these delightful human touches one sees everywhere if one just keeps his eyes open.

As lovers of this small island, we have a sacred duty to keep it clean, well maintained, aware of the

environmental issues that face the delicate ecosystems, and care for it as best we can so that what

is handed down to the next generation is as much a treasure for them as it is for us.

The environment is of great importance and everyone knows it. And everyone cares about it.

Some may need an occasional reminding, and St. Barth Essentiel is there ready to remind us all.

This wonderful association is run by the indefatigable hélène Bernier, with a host of volunteers.

They organize community beach clearings, lectures, informational seminars and more. Their work

is a living example of the island’s awareness and commitment to maintaining a pristine and

pure environment.

One can find out a lot more about their work by visiting http://stbarthessentiel.fr/en/association.

Donations are, of course, welcome. The association’s goals are “the defense, transmission,

and development of the heritage, historic, cultural, and environmental aspects of the island of

Saint Barthélemy via various activities, organization of events, information training workshops.

To Defend and Protect - Old stone walls - Traditional cottages - Native species of flora and fauna -

Neighborhood chapels - Historic monuments - Local traditions - Salt ponds – Beaches” and more.

It’s not complicated – it’s about keeping it beautiful.

This preservation work is the job before all of us who know and care about this beautiful island. As

you reflect on the time you spend on this lovely charming island, so full of hospitality and love,

consider what it gives you, and please do all you can to give back all you can, as many of you

already do. Future families will thank you.

Enjoy...

(with help from Mrs. Warburton)

PS: Water-makers from air – get one – one step less on the plastic road to landfills.

ThE VENDôME GUIDETO ST. BARThéLEMy 16Th EDITION

A publication of theWest Indies Management Company

PUBLIShER

Janis R. Gordon

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Monte MathewsQuentin Warren

EDITORIAL CONSULTANT

Sara Widness

GRAPhIC DESIGNERS

Kristin LombardiWilliam Roche

CONTRIBUTING PhOTOGRAPhERS

Laurent BenoitLowell BlackmanDoug BradshawPierre CarreauJessica Gallipeau

VILLA COORDINATORS

Ellen CaywoodGlenn Ormiston

ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES

Guillaume BichotLaurent EderyCecilia PellouxSinclair Questal

ONLINE INTEGRATION

Donovan White

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Stiles Bennet

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MANAGING DIRECTOR

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Rosemond GréauxGerard TessierDavid ThyssenDavid Zipkin

Integrity

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ow do you say thanks to 30 years of warm baguettes barely out of the oven saturated with the

unmistakable aroma of freshly-brewed café filtre? How do you say thanks to the curls of breeze that rustle

linen in the windows and waken you to another day of abandonment and peace in a hillside retreat above

St. Jean? How do you say thanks to the familiar drone of an airplane in the distance on its languid

approach to the island? How do you say thanks to the bands of schoolchildren traipsing à l’école every

morning, giving home-grown authenticity and fixture to the community of Lorient? How do you say thanks

to reaching the summit of Lurin, reeling around a corner and seeing Gouverneur Beach to the south pop

out of nowhere at the bottom of an impossible switchback? How do you say thanks to getting there and

diving in as the afternoon wanes?

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s one looks back on 30 years of involvement with St. Barth, with its inhabitants and its property owners, the

urge to say thanks in some form for the opportunity to be a part of the island is real. It is nearly impossible not to feel at

home here, as if it were ours, although we know that we, merely, are partakers of a much greater enterprise with a dy-

namic that is private, indigenous and international—all at the same time.

Three decades of knowing this special island and interacting with its people, with the French vernacular that makes it so

unique in the pervasive ether of the Caribbean, bring us to the point of trying to define our own presence here, to look

back and offer a measure of appreciation for being allowed to carve a niche that has become established and embraced.

We can respect the island on the one hand, recognized and indulged as we are by bartenders and bricklayers alike,

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Wby sailors and charter captains, by

beach dwellers and restaurant owners,

and we can satisfy the many clients

who come to visit from all over the

world on the other. It all looks quite

simple, when you flip through the color-

ful pages of a publication such as this,

struck by the imagery of a location

steeped in natural beauty and a deep-

seated casual culture that puts the

most agitated at ease. How could

one's business not succeed in such a

venue? There is more to it, however.

e are wed to St.

Barths in a manner far deeper and

more visceral than our business interest

would suggest. We came here originally

to visit family and seek solace on an

island virtually undiscovered at the time

but for die-hard Caribbean disciples

who knew it for its deep harbor, craggy

cliffs, beaches unparalleled in beauty,

variety and number, endearing French

patois, and quirky airstrip. We fell in

love with the island, as so many do,

and we recognized that there was

something about it that set it apart from

your rank-and-file West Indies destina-

tion. The Rockefeller, Goelet, and

Biddle families owned tracts of land,

which gave it a measure of amplitude

that distinguished it—if only in a

symbolic sense—from other, less

celebrated Caribbean roadsteads. The

implacably rugged, mountainous terrain

filtered out those whose vision,

imagination and pride of place were not

up to appreciating the singularity of this

uncut gem, while at the same time it

gave those who embraced it endless

occasion for attaching houses to its

rocky bluffs with unobstructed

panoramic views of the coastline, the

ocean, and the horizon in the distance.

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an undefinable charisma that projects

from the island’s inner heart

SAINT BARTH ESSENTIEL IS AN ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP founded on Facebook by local resident and naturalist Hélène Bernier in

2009 with a goal of protecting the heritage and natural beauty of St. Barths. The association was hardly off the ground when it had to

focus on getting registered voters to sign a petition to protect the “green zones” in St. Barths against the construction of new hotels.

Saint Barth Essentiel became the procedural watchdog of environmental protection and lobbying against large developers. The goals of

the association comprise the defense, transmission, and development of the historic, cultural, and environmental aspects of St Barths,

as well as its heritage. Currently Saint Barth Essentiel and its founder Bernier are very active in the organization of events, including

training and informational workshops, and programs featuring scientists who are well respected in their various fields.

WHEN ASKED ABOUT THE FUTURE OF ST. BARTHS, Hélène Bernier is optimistic: “I envision an island that remains beautiful, and

maintains its reputation as the island where we feel totally safe. We have to protect the beauty of the island, the flora, the fauna, the

beaches, and the quality of the air. Today new people are arriving who are very powerful and want to buy land and build on the island.

To be able to adapt to all the changes to the island without losing our own identity, that would be fantastic!”

As WIMCO remembers the beauty of St. Barths over the past 30 years and looks to the future 30 years, we applaud the mission of

Saint Barth Essentiel and invite our guests to contribute: www.stbarthessentiel.fr/en/association.

SAINT BARTH ESSENTIEL

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So we bought in, perhaps more to

assure its place in our future and the

futures of our friends than to generate a

market. Along the way, we found out

that we could give back to St. Barths in

the process of establishing ourselves

here. Creating an infrastructure to

address the stewardship needs of a

growing number of international

property owners whose presence in a

given year was measured in weeks,

while making the island available to

scores of visitors in search of discern-

ing and cultivated vacation time in

private accommodations unique to the

Caribbean, became a self-fulfilling

prophecy. From a handful of villas in the

beginning to the catalogue we

represent today, we grew, and along-

side flourished restaurants and night

spots, hotels and chic retail, water-

sports, charter outfits, and an all-

embracing charisma that projects from

the island’s very heart.

And to all who have and who will

partake in this bounteous feast we

thank you. Thank you — to the

property owners who work so

graciously with us to make their villas

available in their absence, and to our

loyal clients, who put their trust and

their vacations in our hands year in and

year out. Thank you — to the people

who actually live on St. Barths, the

trades that maintain the island and

carve its roads out of hillsides and build

houses with the skill and intensity of

fine cabinetmakers. Thank you — to

the restaurateurs and the many others

in the hospitality business who make

coming to St. Barths such a delectable

and rewarding experience. And finally

thank you — to France, no less, for

allowing the overseas collectivity of

Saint Barthélemy to retain its essential

character through the years, ensuring

that, at the core, it always will be

alluringly French.

And as we reach for an ever

better future, remember

St. Barths Vert d’abord...

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Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Charlotte, JFK/New York,

Newark, Miami, Philadelphia, Washington DC

from the West Coast:

No direct or non-stop. There are flights but they have

2-3 hour layovers.

from Europe:

Paris and Amsterdam direct, or London via Antigua

Local leg to St. BarthsFlights take 15 minutes. WinAir scheduled and St. Barth

Commuter, private charter, helicopter flights, ferry, private

boat charters.

St. Barths via San Juan, Puerto Rico from the East Coast:

Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Cleveland, Dallas, Detroit,

JFK/New York, Newark, Miami, Orlando, Philadelphia,

Washington DC

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Los Angeles

Local leg to St. BarthsFlights take 50 minutes. Tradewind Aviation scheduled

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T here’s no one St. Barths beach. Rather, there are too many choices and so much variety

that you can have a different beach experience–all on the same small island– every single day of

your vacation. Some beaches hide in chiseled coves behind hilly terrain; others are right in the

hustle and bustle of St. Jean, the very first sight you savor as your arriving plane slows to taxi

speed at the small airstrip. There are many beaches to choose from. The number ranges from a

dozen to more than 20 depending on who’s doing the counting. Most are accessible by car;

some require a bit of a hike and a drive; others are best approached by boat.

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If you seek privacy, there is a plage for you. If you seek water sports, there is an anse for that. You can try one beach in the

morning, return to the villa for a bite and a nap, and move on to another totally different beach experience in the afternoon, and yet

another for sunset. You go where you want and see what the waves bring in!

Many people like to go to St. Jean because it is, to beaches of St. Barths, the iconic emblem of this French paradise. Along with

beautiful people, the glamour is enhanced by beachside dining, flurries of activity, and often strains of music emanating from the

various seaside eateries. There are small airplanes landing and taking off in your midst, sailboats coming and going, windsurfers

and Hobie Cats, and always there is majestic Eden Rock watching over both sides of the crescent.

Gouverneur and Saline are secluded Caribbean beaches in the classic sense—ringed by steep craggy hills, crescent stretches of

clean, fine sand guarded by dunes and sea grapes, waves lapping and sometimes crashing, swimmers frolicking, families grouped

around umbrellas and sand castles. These two beaches are “musts” for your island visit, but you need to bring your own water,

sun shade, and picnics as these havens are undeveloped and pristine.

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Over to the east, Petit Cul de Sac and Grand Cul de Sac provide reef-protected calm amid seemingly endless shallows.

Snorkeling, windsurfing, kayaking, and catamaran rentals offer enthusiasts endless pursuits, and the calm, shallow waters

offer welcome to small children.

To the west, Flamands and Colombier are great places to visit for the day. Flamands features long expanses of soft, pure sand

and stunning vistas of craggy offshore islands and views. You reach Colombier overland by foot, hiking from the promontory that

overlooks it, or by boat, anchoring for an afternoon picnic at this secluded and peaceful beach. The best understated local spots

are Marechal, Marigot Bay, Anse des Cayes and Lorient on the north side, then Corossol and Public near Gustavia in the south-

west. If you want the easygoing pace of a neighborhood beach, try Shell Beach in Gustavia at sunset. Parents with schoolchild-

ren will be there for a late afternoon dip, and the cocktails at Do Brazil are perfect after a swim in the gin-clear water.

There is no one place to go to the beach in St. Barths. There are many. Indeed, St. Barths boasts a beach for every mood

and whim.

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ANNUALEVENTS

& SAILINGREGATTASON ST. BARTHS

here is so much to do on St. Barths, from music festivals to gastronomic events

to Carnival, and of course St. Barths is famous for its world class regattas and

blue water challenges. Dates vary from year to year (check www.wimco.com for

specific dates), but here is a rundown of the main monthly events:T

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The New Year’s

Eve Regatta is

a fun one-day

around-the-

island race.DECEMBER THROUGH JANUARY

• Christmas

• New Years Eve Regatta: Around-the-

island race organized for fun every New

Year’s Eve daytime.

• New Year’s Eve: Live music and

celebrations across the island.

Fireworks at midnight.

• St. Barths Three Kings Day: “Galette

des Rois”, Epiphany cake served

at all fêtes.

• St. Barths Music Festival: Jazz, ballet,

and classical music festival with

internationally known artists.

• St. Barths Fun Cup: 3 days of Regattas

in Cul de Sac lagoon and St. Jean Bay.

FEBRUARY

• Carnival St. Barths: In the streets of

Gustavia, parades and costumes.

Celebrations in restaurants.

• Ash Wednesday: End of Carnival,

burning of Vaval - King of Carnival,

at Shell Beach.

MARCH

• St. Barths Bucket Regatta: a 3-day

St. Barths invitational mega-yacht race

with a fleet of 40 world-class

100ft.+ yachts.

APRIL

• Les Voiles de St. Barths: A regatta of 6

racing classes from classic sloops to

mega-yachts.

• St. Barths Film Festival: Annual festival

features Caribbean films and

filmmakers.

• West Indies Regatta: 3-day event held

annually over the May Day weekend in

St. Barths, celebrating traditional West

Indian sailing. More of a wooden boat

festival than a competitive regatta, the

purpose of the event is to promote and

encourage traditional boatbuilding in

the Caribbean.

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MAY

• Annual Archery Competition,

organized by les France Archers.

• Theatre Festival of St. Barthélemy:

Organized by St. Barths artists in

conjunction with artists from

neighboring islands and France.

• Tour of St. Barths: Around the island

event for windsurfers and catamarans,

St. Jean Beach.

JUNE

•Mode in St. Barths: Fashion Week

Caribbean Fashions.

JULY

•Fête de l’Anse des Cayes et Anse des

Lézards: Games, music, sports, shows

and a ball in the village of Anse

des Cayes.

•Bastille Day: Fireworks and dancing

during this French national holiday.

•Fête des Quartiers du Nord: Contests,

regattas, animations, and fireworks

in Flamands.

AUGUST

•Fête des Quartiers du Vent: Regatta,

music, and fireworks in Lorient.

•St. Barths Summer Music Sessions:

This event brings a talented mix of

musicians together for 11 nights of

performances across the island.

•SBH JAM Music Festival: Concerts of

Caribbean music.

•Festival of Gustavia: Regattas, dance

and fireworks at Quai du General

de Gaulle.

•Festival of St. Barthélemy: Patron

Saint Feast Day. Church and official

ceremonies, regattas, public ball,

fireworks in Gustavia.

•St. Louis Festival: Fishing contests,

regattas, public ball, and fireworks in

the village of Corossol.

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Artists and

performers of

international

renown...

OCTOBER

•Heritage Days: Historic Forklore Events.

NOVEMBER

•La Semaine du Goût: Restaurant Week!

Participating restaurants will prepare

exciting prix fixe menus that feature

classic French dishes using fresh local

ingredients. French wines will be paired

with each dish to create a harmony of

taste sensations. Several restaurants will

also have live music at night, or cooking

demonstrations during the day.

•All Saints Day: Island residents gather at

dusk in the five cemeteries to light

candles and socialize in celebration of

the lives of loved ones buried there.

•Gastronomic Festival of the Guanahani:

Annual culinary festival at Hotel

Guanahani at which a celebrity French

chef is invited to prepare his own menu

in collaboration with the Executive Chef

of Le Bartolomeo.

•Swedish Week and Swedish Marathon/

Gustavialoppet: Week long event to

celebrate the anniversary of the retro-

cession of St. Barths to Sweden.

Annual 10k run and 8k walk.

•Pitea Day: Commemoration of the twin

cities of St. Barths and Pitea in Sweden.

Activities organized by l’ASBAS at

Public Beach.

•St. Barths Cata Cup: Regatta of 2-man

teams from around the world.

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A30BEST ACTIVITIES ON ST. BARTHS

4 People watch in the late afternoon at

Le Select, lingering over a Carib beer and

watching all the cars and pedestrians pass

through this robust village center.

5 Charter a catamaran for the short cruise

to Colombier where you’ll anchor for a picnic

lunch and afternoon swim.

6 Rent a jetski in Grand Cul de Sac and tour

the whole island. This is a great way to really

appreciate the beauty and variety of St. Barths.

7 Linger over sunset cocktails at The Strand

overlooking Gustavia harbor.

8 Enjoy a late dinner and night out at the Baz

Bar complete with live music and a café scene

on the wharf.

9 Shopping! Think Gustavia in the late

afternoon before stopping at Le Select.

10 More shopping! Try the shops of St.

Jean village before going to the beach.

11 Lunch at Indigo Restaurant and spend the

afternoon reading under a thatched umbrella at

Hotel Guanahani’s stretch of Grand Cul de Sac

Beach.

12 Relax with a massage from La Ligne St

Barths in the privacy of your own villa.

13 Awed by the natural beauty of St. Barths?

Take a guided nature walk with environmental-

ist Hélène Bernier whose company, Easy Time,

will show you the undiscovered and undevel-

oped areas of the island. Wear your sneakers!

ctivities... There is so much to do on

St. Barths, most of which involves the sea!

Remember, WIMCO is happy to make all your

arrangements for you. All you have to do is

find the time. For our 30th anniversary, here is

our list of the 30 best activities to do while on

your vacation:

1 Take a midnight swim in your private pool

with a million (at least) stars overhead and the

sound of tree frogs in the evening air.

2 Drive over to Gouverneur Beach for a

morning swim before anyone else gets to the

beach. Think, just you and the waves.

3 Sunset dip at Shell Beach, with a drink at

Do Brazil and view the last planes landing for

the day as they clear the ridge before they dip

to the St. Jean airstrip.

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14 Let’s go surfing! Lorient Beach is our

destination today.

15 The underwater world beckons. Snorkel all

around the rock at Eden Rock and see how

many varieties of fish you can find.

16 Plan a day at Flamands Beach with an

unforgettable lunch at Taiwana.

17 Got the urge to play tennis? Call tennis

pros Frank or Amandine for a tennis date at

Tennis Sensation in Colombier.

18 You don’t have to suspend your fitness

while on vacation. Try a great Pilates class at

Forme Fitness.

19 Drive up to the roundabout suitably called

“La Tormente”. Pull your car over to the

shoulder, and watch the afternoon planes land

and take off. Endlessly suspenseful!

20 How about horseback riding at St Barths

Equitation?

21 Drive out to the Toiny coastline, park your

car and take a walk. Such raw nature and

powerful seascapes!

22 Sit on the terrace high in Lurin at Sante Fe

with a perfectly chilled Rosé and tomato tart.

23 Take an early morning paddle board across

St. Jean Baie. Afterwards, #24.

24 Enjoy morning espresso at Bar de L’Oubli

and feel the town wake up and start humming.

25 Replace all your cosmetics with French

products from La Pharmacie and La Ligne.

26 Go to Marche U to procure groceries for

the villa, but take time to walk the aisles and

see all the great French products.

27 Hang out at the airport in the late after-

noon waiting for your friends to arrive. Chat

with the WIMCO airport greeters about every-

thing you plan to do with your friends once

they settle in.

28 Dine in your own villa with a romantic

catered dinner for you and your friends.

29 Buy a Pati St. Barths cotton pareo. Wear

your St. Barths vacation around your middle

whenever you suit up, wherever you are visit-

ing, and see how many people come up to

you to talk about St. Barths.

30 Grab an espresso in the WIMCO office

across from the airport, meet our staff and

browse through our villa photos as you dream

about your next St. Barths vacation.

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30 YEARS OFFABULOUS FOOD

BY

MONTE

MATHEWS

W as there ever a time when a St. Barths visitor didn’t mention the food? Thirty years ago I set foot

on the island and my jaw dropped. The 23 Caribbean islands I’d previously visited were a sea of jerk

chicken, rice and peas and something called Callaloo, a stew which varied by island but was

universally so spicy it would blow your head off. St. Barths was a revelation. French to the core, this

island took food as seriously as the Guide Michelin. Take fresh local seafood, add over-the-top

provisions from Paris, serve it up with copious amounts of wine, and I had meals I’d never forget.

Oh, there were drawbacks. There was a time when, if you saw orange juice in the Super Marche

and didn’t buy in 30 seconds flat, you wouldn’t see it for another week. Then there was the

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heeseburger in Paradise”, celebrated in song by St. Barths habitué Jimmy Buffet. He was right about paradise but

dead wrong about the cheeseburger. Its meat was so tough it was as if the cow had swum over from St. Martin. But

there were high points, too. A restaurant called La Marine promoted Moules-Frites on Wednesday nights when it seemed

the entire island descended en masse to its harbor-side location to feast on mussels prepared French style and served

with impeccable frites. We Americans kept our cholesterol counts up by devouring roasted marrow bones at a place

called Vincent Adam. It later burned to the ground, likely the work of the American Heart Association. And fie on anyone

who had the temerity to want to eat out on Sunday, for the island completely shut down.

Thirty years have gone by, the roads have gotten safer, the hotels posher, the villas grander, and Sunday closings have

gone the way of The Brady Bunch, but St. Barths’ passion for food has just gotten bigger. Every season new flavors

appear with each new restaurant opening. Classic French and Creole cooking has been joined by a wave of Asian and

Italian arrivals. One place even serves Peruvian Ceviche! Remember that cow that swam over from St. Martin? It has

been replaced by beef that could be the envy of Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Today St. Barths is home to over 80 restau-

Every season new flavors appear

with each new restaurant opening.

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rants, a major supermarket and mini-markets scattered about, and plenty of traiteurs—gourmet take-out shops brimming

with salads, meats, casseroles, fruits, pastries, everything to make in-home dining a breeze. Also, the island is rife with

expert caterers who busily prepare meals, while your most strenuous effort of the day involves moving your sand chair at

Saline. These pros can whip up anything from Kosher to Kashmiri if you’re so inclined. They will even stock your villa

with everything from kiwis to Coca Cola so you never have to food shop at all. But that would be a terrible mistake.

From your walk into the local pâtissierie for your morning croissants to your last profiterole after dinner, St. Barths is a

culinary feast. Although you may be tempted to linger over your morning pain au chocolat, don’t. Instead, take off early

for the fish market across from the pharmacy on the Rue Bord de Mer in Gustavia. At 6 a.m. the island’s fishermen

gather to sell what must be the freshest fish on earth. You’ll find mahi mahi, wahoo, tuna and Caribbean lobsters,

depending on what’s biting that day. It shuts up tight at noon, as the best fish are long gone by then. To avoid rush hour

in Gustavia, there’s another fish market in Lorient, just before the hill rises into Camaruche. The fish are reliably fresh.

Classic French and Creole cooking has been

joined by a wave of Asian and Italian arrivals.

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T hen there’s the produce from Guadeloupe,

St. Barths’ sister island. Since I once spied

haricots verts labeled “Grown in Kenya”,

Guadaloupe is as close to locavore as you’re

going to get. Across from the elementary school

in Lorient is Le Ti-Marche. This tiny store is

packed with both vegetables and locals.

Adhering to the island’s siesta schedule, the

store is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

to 8 p.m. Monday thru Thursday and Saturday.

Friday it’s nonstop from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For

sheer size and variety, there’s nowhere on St.

Barths like Marche U, the supermarket across

from the airport. Cheese lovers take note: while

the food police back home won’t let you near

anything non pasteurized, here you’ll find the real

thing– raw milk cheeses that actually taste like

cheese! Here, too, you can play the game of

“guess what the label means,” then escort home

your saucissons, moutardes and confitures. To

wash them all down, a super-sized selection of

wines, spirits and beers is available. True wine

connoisseurs should head to the Caves. The

selection at Celliers is also a good bet. And

through the wonders of the internet, you can

pre-order for pick-up when you arrive.

For some the most taxing activity of the day is

choosing where to have lunch, dinner or both.

The lunch crowd seeks some shaded terrasse,

drinks Rosé, then wander off home for their

naps. The dinner people vie for tables at both

the new hot spots and old favorites.

Don’t forget that your WIMCO concierge can

make recommendations and reservations for

you. Decisions, decisions. We have put together

a list for your perusal. But since it’s almost

impossible to eat badly on St. Barths, be

adventurous, discover a place no one has

heard of. Then lift your glass, say “Bon Appetit”

and dig in.

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SOME OF THE BEST

Romantic Dinner

Le Gaïac at Le Toiny

Maya’s

Bartolomeo at Hotel Guanahani

L’Esprit de Jean-Claude

Meat and Potatoes

Glorious Sunsets

On the Rocks at Eden Rock

Taino at Le Christopher

Do Brasil

Santa Fe

Wall House

For the Gourmet

Le Gaïac at Le Toiny

Jean-Georges at Eden Rock

L’Esprit de Jean-Claude

La Case de l’Isle at Isle de France

Bonito

Isola

See & Be Seen

Nikki Beach

Le Ti St. Barth

Bonito

Maya’s

First Floor Lounge

Le Yacht Club

Easy on the Wallet

Andy’s Hideaway

La Langouste

La Gloriette

Les Bananiers

Le Jardin

Eddy’s

Lunch on the Beach

Taiwana

La Case de l’Isle at Isle de France

Indigo at Hotel Guanahani

La Gloriette

Les Pêcheurs at Le Sereno

Sand Bar at Eden Rock

Nikki Beach

La Plage at Tom Beach

Harborside in Gustavia

Bagatelle

Côté Port

Le Repair

Wall House

Baz Bar

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These pros

wcan whip up

anything from

Kosher to

Kashmiri

’if you’re so

inclined.

St. BarthRestaurants

AnsE dEs CAyEs

Chez ginette 0590 27 65 48

Chez yvon 0590 29 86 81

rackam Le rouge 0590 27 66 55

CoLoMbIEr

Les bananiers 0590 27 93 48

fLAMAnds

La Case de l’Isle 0590 27 61 81

La Langouste 0590 27 63 61

Chez rolande 0590 27 51 42

Le taiwana 0590 29 80 08

grAnd CuL dE sAC

Le bartholoméo 0590 27 66 60

L’Indigo 0590 27 66 60

La gloriette 0590 29 85 71

restaurant Le sereno 0590 29 83 54

o’Corail 0590 29 33 27

gustAvIA

b4 0590 52 45 31

bagatelle 0590 27 51 51

La bête à Z’ailes (bAZ) 0590 29 74 09

black ginger 0590 29 21 03

bonito 0590 27 96 96

Cafe victoire 0590 29 02 39

Côte Port 0590 87 79 54

La Cantina 0590 27 55 66

Le Carré 0590 52 46 11

Les Coulisses 0590 29 52 24

La Crèperie 0590 27 84 07

do brazil 0590 29 06 66

Eddy’s 0590 27 54 17

L’Entreacte 0590 27 70 11

Harbour’s saladerie 0590 29 52 24

L’Isola 0590 51 00 05

Pipiri Palace 0590 27 53 20

Le repaire 0590 27 72 48

La route des boucaniers 0590 27 73 00

Le select 0590 27 86 87

the strand 0590 27 63 77

the thiwidi 0590 29 99 01

Le vietnam 0590 27 81 37

Le Wall House 0590 27 71 83

LorIEnt

jojo burger 0590 27 50 33

Le Wok 0590 27 52 52

Le bouchon 0590 27 79 39

table de jules 0590 29 76 78

LurIn

Le santa fe 0590 27 61 04

PubLIC

Maya’s 0590 27 75 73

PoIntE MILou

Le ti st barth 0590 27 97 71

Le taino 0590 27 63 63

Le Mango 0590 27 63 63

st. jEAn / AIrPort

Le jardin 0590 27 73 62

Chez joe 0590 27 71 40

Maya’s to go 0590 29 83 70

st. jEAn / vILLAgE

Le Coffee shop 0590 27 55 66

Le glacier 0590 27 71 30

Andy’s Hideaway 0590 27 63 62

Kiki-é Mo 0590 27 90 65

nikki beach 0590 27 64 64

La Plage 0590 52 81 33

Le rock 0590 29 79 97

rotisserie 0590 27 63 13

Le sand bar 0590 29 79 92

sALInE

Esprit de jean-Claude 0590 52 46 10

grain de sel 0590 52 46 05

Meat and Potatoes 0590 51 15 98

toIny

Le gaïac 0590 29 77 47

Bakeries

CoLoMbIEr

La Petite Colombe 0590 27 59 27

fLAMAnds

sainte Helene 0590 27 95 08

gustAvIA

La rotisserie 0590 29 75 69

Carambole 0590 27 90 05

boulangerie Choisy 0590 27 58 40

LorIEnt

La Petite Colombe 0590 29 74 30

st. jEAn

La rotisserie 0590 29 75 69

Maya’s to go 0590 29 83 70

Supermarkets

AnsE dEs CAyEs

Epicerie de la Place 0972 28 84 17

gustAvIA

AMC 0972 31 11 96

LorIEnt

Chez jojo 0590 27 63 53

MiniMart 0972 28 84 19

L’oasis 0590 29 72 46

MArIgot

Mono shop 0590 27 65 28

st. jEAn / AIrPort

Marche u 0590 27 68 16

superette 0972 28 24 13

CALL 0590 51 07 51 EMAIL [email protected]

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Villa WV JEP | POINTE MILOU

WIMCO’S

ST. BARTHÉLEMYREAL ESTATE | VILLAS | HOTELS

Villa WV ENO | 3 BEDROOMS, .81 ACRES, MARIGOT

Villa WV ATT

4 BEDROOMS, .536 ACRES

FLAMANDS HILLSIDE

€6-7m range

Modern, minimalist architectural

design where living, dining and

entertaining flow seamlessly

together.

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ST BARTHS

REAL ESTATE YOUR OWN PIECE OF THE ISLAND

Investors have wanted to own

property on St Barths since the

dawning of the villa renting era in

the Caribbean. WIMCO is

uniquely equipped to make your

purchase a simple and enjoyable

reality. Be a permanent part of the

island that has attracted free-spir-

ited and industrious inhabitants,

as well as adventurous and inde-

pendent travelers, for decades.

Villa WV ENO


MARIGOT

€5m range

Gracious, open design creates

an easy flow from room

to room and from

interior to exterior

living spaces.

Villa WV ATT | 4 BEDROOMS, .536 ACRES, FLAMANDS HILLSIDE

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St.Barthélemy is the pinnacleof villa vacationing.

The robust villa rental market and the fabulously French lifestyle continues

to attract new property owners and investors to St. Barthélemy. There

are a multitude of properties for sale to satisfy the dreams of all who seek

their piece of the rock – to live, to run a business, to vacation, to rent, to

rebuild, to remodel, to create the home of the their dreams, and to enjoy...

Villa WV CIO


GRAND CUL DE SAC

€2-2.5m range

Villa CIO combines modern styling

with the classic layout of a central

living and dining area, flanked by

bedrooms on each

side which open

onto the deck.

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Villa WV CIO | 2 BEDROOMS, .14 ACRES, MARIGOT

Villa WV PRA


ANSE DES CAYES

€2-2.5m range

A very livable home and a well-

performing vacation rental

property.

Villa WV JEP

6 BEDROOMS, 1.9 ACRES

POINTE MILOU

price upon request

Sleek contemporary design.

Skillfully incorporated exotic

woods and composite materials.


Recently sold properties:

SOLD: Land LAG UPE, .31 ACRES, ST. JEANSOLD: Villa WV AVN, 4 BEDROOMS, GOUVERNEUR

Villa WV LOD


GRAND CUL DE SAC

price upon request

This unique luxury compound

features 4 private bungalows over-

looking the captivating panorama

of the Grand Cul

de Sac lagoon and

Caribbean Sea.

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Villa WV VNA


VITET HILLSIDE

€4.5-5.5m range

Gracious contemporary living in

four independent pavillions

connected by verdant terraced

gardens and

walkways.

Villa WV FER


MONT JEAN

price upon request

Beautifully sited on a large, level

parcel. With two pools and

sweeping views.

WIMCOsbh EXCLUSIVE

PROPERTY

Registration of the deedsignals the definitive

transfer of the propertyto the new owner

Buyer makes acustomary 10% deposit ofthe total sales price, whichis deducted at time of sale

After 1-3months of

research anddocumenta-

tion, thedeed of saleis signed and

the saleis closed.

Buyer presents seller withformal written offer, known

as a Letter of Intent.No currency is exchanged.

The WIMCOsbh Real Estate team will be your advisor,translator, negotiator and facilitator throughout yourproperty search and purchase.

no matter where you engage in a real estate transaction, each

community has its own set of rules, regulations, and idiosyn-

crasies which determine the nature of the deal. st. Barthélemy

is a territorial collectivity and an overseas collectivity (coM) of

France and remains part of the european union. the island's in-

habitants are French citizens with eu status holding eu pass-

ports. the native currency is the euro.

there are no particular restrictions on real estate purchases in st.

Barths by a non-resident or foreigner. however, a French con-

veyance transaction by its very nature will introduce the buyer to

a hierarchy of people, concepts and organizations which may be

totally unfamiliar.

With over 280 villas in our rental program and another 40 villas

listed for sale (and ever-changing), we have our fingers on the

pulse of st. Barths villas and her villa owners. We can guide the

potential buyer to properties that best meet your criteria, desires

and future - whether for personal use or investment purposes.

if your ownership includes putting your villa into our rental

program, we can compare villa rental histories and advise you on

best ways to market your villa in the rental marketplace to help

generate income to offset the cost of the property ownership.

We can recommend villa managers to you to care for your

property and guests.

the famous chinese saying states “May you live in interesting

times”. this certainly applies to each of you reading this latest

edition of our Vendôme guide to st. Barthélemy. the latest

economic upheaval has shaken and stirred the global real estate

market. the media is spattered with stories about the rise and

fall of real estate speculators in abu Dhabi, Las Vegas, and

athens. Yet, there are those “je ne sais quoi” markets that have

remained stable and even grown: London, new York, paris...

yes... St. Barths.

We look forward to showing you a side of

st.Barths that can be a part of your future!

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REAL ESTATE

Visit our website or salesoffice to review available

properties

Buyer &Seller Agree

upon asales price

Purchaseand Salesagreement

signed

Fabienne LeGall

President WIMCOsbh

[email protected]

Doug Forreger

Director, WIMCO

Int’l Real Estate

[email protected]

the purchasing process:

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Each villa has a unique rhythm. It is our pleasure to bring our experience

and sensibility to you as we help plan your vacation.

Knowledge of the villas on this special island

is our forte, but it is only half the job. Your

needs and desires are equally important.

At WIMCO our first priority is finding the right

fit for you. That means finding the right villa

to meet your expectations. We have 30 years

experience doing this, so we must be doing

it right!

Finding the right villa is step one. Then we

assemble the rest of your vacation: flights and

transfers, car rental, restaurant reservations,

and activities to suit your wish list. Our cost

for this additional service is zero.

Upon arrival you’ll be met at the airport by a

member of our WIMCOsbh Arrivals Team (our

office is across the street from the airport).

Your friendly Arrivals Agent will pick up your

baggage, deliver your rental car, and lead you

by car to your villa. He will orient you to the

villa and give you a folder containing confirma-

tions, from dinner to a boat charter, from a pri-

vate chef to a poolside massage. It’s your

vacation, and we’ll make it happen.

WHY WIMCO?There are as many reasons for choosing a villa

vacation as there are types of villas, from

comfortable beach houses to luxury estates

with every possible amenity. There is a home

for everyone, each offering that most essential

ingredient, a sense of privacy and seclusion.

A home away from home, a villa provides an

atmosphere conducive to relaxation and

reflection, to sorting out life’s priorities, to

closer companionship with your travel mates.

WIMCO’s reservations agents travel regularly

to the island with you in mind, and they have

inspected each villa with expert eyes. After a

villa vacation on St. Barth, you’ll never settle

for less!

When you’ve finished browsing through the

Vendôme Guide, go to www.wimco.com/sbh

to get our full offering of over 280 villas on St.

Barth, or call us at 877-264-8455 to discuss

which villas might be the right fit. Use our

expertise at making the perfect match.

OUR ISLAND CONCIERGE

You will be given your own Villa Concierge

who is available by phone to help you 24/7

during your stay. Your WIMCO Concierge will

be happy to arrange the following:

w Addressing any villa maintenance,

appliance operation or house problem

w Internet connectivity and phone service

w Restaurant reservations, personal chef,

or catering

w Villa provisioning

w Delivering breakfast daily

w Tennis lessons or horseback riding

w Spa and massage appointments

w Yacht or sailboat charters

w Any watersport equipment rental

w Ferryboat excursions to St. Martin

and Anguilla

w Medical or dental concerns

w Special occasion planning and

coordination

w Any other personal preferences

YOUR CHECKLIST

Before you call, please have in mind

w Dates of travel

w Number of adults and children

w Number of bedrooms desired

w Do you require a pool?

w Per-week price range

w Any special needs or requests

(Crib/gourmet kitchen/accessibilty, etc.)

When you’re ready, please call us to discuss

your vacation at 877-264-8455. We will book

your villa as well as make airline and rental

car reservations. Or you can book online at

www.wimco.com and a WIMCO agent will

call to confirm.

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Go to www.wimco.com, for information on all

1 bedroom villas, including interactive floor

plans. Enter the villa code for more availability,

features, nearby amenities, and more.

The villas, the privacy, the time just to be together

in a magical setting on a magical island. How

could it possibly get any better?

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St. Jean Beach

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Villa WVBBEPointe Milou

Villa WV ARI | POINTE MILOU

Villa WV MAG | LORIENT

Villa WV ATAPointe Milou


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Villa WV ACESt Jean


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Villa WV PUL | GUSTAVIA

Villa WV SET | GUSTAVIA

Villa WV TOR | LORIENT

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A first love always occupies

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2two bedroom villas

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Two bedroom villas offer the perfect opportunity

for friends to reconnect in a private setting, to

recall wonderful times and make new memories.

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Pointe Milou

Lorient

Pointe Milou

Flamands

Pointe Milou

Lorient

St. Jean

Lorient

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Pointe Milou

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Lorient

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Pointe Milou

Pointe Milou

St. Jean

Pointe Milou

Vitet

St. Jean

Vitet

Lurin

Mont Jean

Pointe Milou

Petit Cul de Sac

Gouverneur

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St. Jean

Pointe Milou

Flamands Beach

St. Jean

Flamands Beach

Vitet

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Villa WVPATMont Jean

Villa WV BAY | POINTE MILOU

Villa WV SAS | ST JEAN

Villa WV ULU | ST JEAN

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Villa WV ABSAnse des Cayes

Villa WV BOU | POINTE MILOU

Villa WV CAR | LORIENT


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Villa WV SEAPointe Milou

Villa WV PBC | POINTE MILOU Villa WV TCK | FLAMANDS BEACH


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Villa WV EMM | LORIENT Villa WV EZE | LORIENT

Villa WVDKDPointe Milou

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Be silent together and

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Whether it’s families or couples, three bedroom

villas range from delightful beach cottages to

superbly appointed villas high in the hills. WIth

outstanding views, these villas offer a diverse

range of style and amenities to please everyone.

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Villa WV DSA | ST JEAN

Villa WV GAN | PETITE SALINE

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Stay in a larger villa with more amenities – consider WIMCO’s off-season lower rents

and “breakdown rates.” Use only the bedrooms you need for a great value.

Villa WV DAYPointe Milou

Villa WV HCH | GUSTAVIA


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Villa WV LLASt. Jean

“Our villa was breathtaking. The

outdoors became part of the

house, and nature came alive.”

~ B.R., MaRyland

Villa WV ABT | ANSE DES CAYES Villa WV AHA | MONT JEAN

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Villa WV ANC | GOUVERNEUR Villa WV BEN | POINTE MILOU

“We loved Villa WV LLA and were so happy you suggested we take it.

I’ve never seen anything like those views!” D.B., Michigan

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Villa WV DAG | COLOMBIER

Villa WV GGL | GOUVERNEURVilla WV JAY | MONT JEAN

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Villa WV REP | CAMARUCHE

Villa WV MJP | FLAMANDS Villa WV KAN | COLOMBIER

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Villa wV MBR | GOUVERNEUR Villa wV MLA | MARIGOT

Villa wV OTO | GOUVERNEUR

“The villas are perfectly sited. They all face the

ocean but no villa obstructs another’s view. In

fact, vegetation and slight angling on the hill-

sides make each house feel entirely private.”

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Villa WV RKU | LURIN

Villa HEN RFP | ST JEAN

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Villa WV MGO | COLOMBIER

Villa WV ROC | PETIT CUL DE SAC

Villa WV ROW | LURIN

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For multi-generational families to old college

friends, larger villas offer gourmet kitchens, gyms,

infinity pools, and incredible views.

four bedroom villas

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St. Jean

Lurin

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Flamands

Flamands

Gouverneur

St. Jean Beach

Mont Jean

Vitet

Flamands

Pointe Milou

Camaruche

Mont Jean

Vitet

Gouverneur

Gouverneur

Gouverneur

Pointe Milou

Gustavia

Pointe Milou

St. Jean

Gouverneur

St. Jean

Corossol

Colombier

St. Jean

Lurin

Vitet

Grand Cul de Sac

Pointe Milou

Vitet

Vitet

St. Jean

St. Jean

St. Jean

Grand Cul de Sac

St. Jean

Colombier

Pointe Milou

Anse des Cayes

Colombier

Villa WV ADO | ST JEAN

Villa WV BEV | MONT JEAN

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Villa WV ECO Villa WV EGO

Villa WV ECG

Villa WVEGOGouverneur

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Villa WV ECG

Villa WV ECO

Villa WV MOZ | POINTE MILOU

Villa WV GEM | GOUVERNEUR

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“Tucked away on a secluded hillside, it was as though there was nobody else

in the world! But the proxmity to restaurants was perfect.” D.M., California

Villa WV BDM | ST JEAN BEACH Villa WV CML | CAMARUCHE

Villa WV EBA | VITET Villa WV EMI | POINTE MILOU

Villa WV VUE | COLOMBIER

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Villa WV HSL | COROSSOL

Villa WV LHV | VITET

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Villa WV SOU | ST JEAN

Villa WV SBM | GRAND CUL DE SAC Villa WV VLK | ANSE DES CAYES

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Villa WV INDPetit Cul de Sac


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Villa WVSILPetit Cul de Sac


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Villa WVLPSPointe Milou


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Villa WVFERMont Jean

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Villa WV WIK | GUSTAVIA

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Villa WV ROX | GUSTAVIA

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