St. Barthelemy, or St. Barts, is the creme brulee of the Caribean. This french island has long been a favorite for the rich and famous, with its high end stores, European designers, fine gourmet dining, amid expensive restaurants and bistros. The white sand beaches are also beautiful here and many luxurious yachts frequent the marina. The snorkeling and scuba diving is very good in the region as well. The shopping and dining is unprecedented but this island is very ritzy and expensive. It is  more...