Summer in St. Barts Just Got Easier: Director’s Picks Summer Specials Summer Offer for St. Barts Travel Ready to get away this summer? Escape to the breezy isle of St.…
Growing up on a Caribbean island means you spend a lot of time in the water… and if you live close to some good surf, you might just become an…
The word “villa” is thought to have originated during the Roman empire, as a term that referred to the country houses of the Roman upper-class. The owners of these homes…
A new era of real estate in Saint Barth (left to right): Carl Colletti, CFO-Nocturne Villas; Stiles Bennet, president-WIMCO St Barth Properties;Marshall Calder, president-Nocturne Villas; Tom Smyth, president-Sotheby’sReal Estate; Scott…
In early June of this year, I had the pleasure of returning to the island for my spring inspection trip with our new US-based concierge, Pascale Lord. Due to Covid…
For many families as soon as the school year calendar is published we begin to dream of escaping to the Caribbean for a winter vacation. What better way to come…
Since 1985, St. Barts has hosted a performing arts festival unlike any other in the world. Each year during January, audiences are treated to intimate concerts by some of the…
If you are a travel-loving foodie, November is the month to visit the island of St Barthelemy (aka St Barts or St Barth). The month starts with the Caribbean Rum…
Bonjour St. Barth Lovers, Connie Walsh and her husband Michael came to St. Barth to visit us at the end of March. Connie is our St. Barth Properties marketing and…
Remembering Tim Warburton It is easy to describe Tim as an iconic figure in our industry. As the founder of WIMCO in 1983, he was a true pioneer in the villa…
Villa Coco, St. Barths Ah, to be by the pool – the pinnacle of vacation. Synonymous with relaxation, rest, and retreat from the bustle of everyday life. For most (if…
The week following Villa and Hotel Specialist Allegra Pawlowski’s trip to St Barth, it was time for our lovely bilingual Villa and Hotel Specialist, Anne Cécile Bedford, to discover all…
Dear Fellow St. Barth Lovers, Now that the borders of St. Barth are opened to vaccinated travelers, the Staff at St. Barth Properties were finally able to resume their twice-yearly…
Once again St. Barts will stage a multi-day food and wine event that reminds us all why it is the culinary capital of the Caribbean. The patron chef for the…
Since 1995 the island of St Barts (a.k.a. St Barths) has hosted the exclusive St Barths Bucket sailing regatta. The regatta is typically staged in mid-March, over the course of…
What was it like to vacation in St Barts during a time when the world was battling the coronavirus? Our clients might say that it was better than being almost…
Trip Report as Covid 19 Winds Down. New Villas and the Reimagined Carl Gustaf Hotel After having to cancel several trips to St. Barth due to Covid-19, I was finally…
St Barts Carte d’Urbanism, Zoning Map, updated January 1, 2021 The island of St Barthelemy, aka St Barts, manages all issues relating to development and preservation of natural spaces through…
New York, NY – October 2020 – Condé Nast Traveler announced the winners of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards, ranking the best in hospitality. More than 700,000 readers submitted responses, rating their…
The best Caribbean Islands to celebrate New Year’s Eve attract travelers seeking the thrill of fireworks on the beach, live music in the streets, and amazing food. The start of…
Dear St Barts villa owner, The new season is upon us, with our first villa rental guests starting to arrive in mid October. Our concierge team is ready to take…
Cher propriétaire de villa à Saint-Barth, L'ouverture de la saison est imminente, nos premiers clients de location de villas commencent à arriver à la mi-octobre. Notre équipe de conciergerie est…
The Caribbean Rum Awards are returning to the Caribbean island of St. Barts November 11 to 15, 2020. The event, in its third year, is the Caribbean region's most exclusive…
It is with profound sorrow that I write this blog to tell you that one of my dearest friends, Marius Stakelborough, whom I admired and adored ever since my first…