Saint Barthelemy Background:
Discovered in 1493 by Christopher Columbus who named it for his brother Bartolomeo, St. Barthelemy was first settled by the French in 1648. In 1784, the French sold the island to Sweden, who renamed the largest town Gustavia, after the Swedish King GUSTAV III, and made it a free port; the island prospered as a trade and supply center during the colonial wars of the 18th century. France repurchased the island in 1878 and placed it under the administration of Guadeloupe. St. Barthelemy retained its free port status along with various Swedish appelations such as Swedish street and town names, and the three-crown symbol on the coat of arms. In 2003, the populace of the island voted to secede from Guadeloupe and in 2007, the island became a French overseas collectivity.

Saint Barthelemy Location:
located approximately 125 miles northwest of Guadeloupe
Geographic coordinates: 17 90 N, 62 85 W
Map references: Central America and the Caribbean

Saint Barthelemy Area:
21 sq km
Area - comparative: less than an eighth of the size of Washington, DC

Saint Barthelemy Climate:
tropical, with practically no variation in temperature; has two seasons (dry and humid)

Saint Barthelemy Population:
6,852 (1999 March census)

Saint Barthelemy Economy - overview:
The economy of Saint Barthelemy is based upon high-end tourism and duty-free luxury commerce, serving visitors primarily from North America. The luxury hotels and villas host 70,000 visitors each year with another 130,000 arriving by boat. The relative isolation and high cost of living inhibits mass tourism. The construction and public sectors also enjoy significant investment in support of tourism. With limited fresh water resources, all food must be imported, as must all energy resources and most manufactured goods. Employment is strong and attracts labor from Brazil and Portugal.



Guanahani Hotel


Address: Anse De Grand Cul De Sac
City: Saint Barthelemy
Country Abv: GP
Country Name: Guadeloupe

Property Description: A charming oasis of luxury, nestled at the end of Grand Cul de Sac Bay and overlooking Marigot Bay, facing the northeast, on the Atlantic Ocean side. Three kilometers from the airport of St Bartelemy (10-minute drive). Deluxe hotel. Oceanview bungalows set in tropical settings. Hotel offers 2 restaurants, beach games, volleyball, tennis, and pool. All rooms have a/c with fans, cable TV, VCR, and balcony. The GUANAHANI Faces Two White Sand Beaches.
Location Description: A charming oasis of luxury, nestled at the end of Grand Cul de Sac Bay and overlooking Marigot Bay, facing the northeast, on the Atlantic Ocean side. Three kilometers from the airport of St Bartelemy (10-minute drive).

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La Banane


Address: Baie De Lorient
City: Saint Barthelemy
Country Abv: GP
Country Name: Guadeloupe

Property Description: A superb boutique hotel next to beautiful white sand beach, with two pools, cocktail bar with lounges, library with reading area, deck chairs, massages on site. A hotel filled with charm, set amid a sumptuous tropical garden bursting with poinciana, hibiscus, frangipani, jasmine and bougainvillea. A secret hotel, just a few metres away from Lorient Bay - a great curve of white sand that is home to surfers, people strolling along and simple lovers of peace and quiet. La Banane.
Location Description: A secret hotel, just a few metres away from Lorient bay - a great curve of white sand that is home to surfers, people strolling along and simple lovers of peace and quiet. Supermarket, restaurant and snack restaurant, spa, hairdresser, shops. Local Attr

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