St Barths

Exclusive and chic, St Barths has become the go-to beach utopia to drop anchor. With its lush mountainous silhouette and crystalline waters, combined with a chic ambience and boutique culture, it is best enjoyed from a private super yacht, or a fabulous beachfront villa.

Here we can join the dots with specially designed and engaging forays that take you to our favourite places in open-top Mini Coopers; or engage thrilling water sports – from competitive private mini-sailing regattas, to round-the island jet-skiing or coastal orienteering.

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Enjoy an exclusive beach-club party; step into a fantasy and dress-up for an elaborate private carnival at a colonial mansion; delight the senses on the beach with a barefoot candle-lit dinner and enjoy a fusion of French master-cuisine and Caribbean spices.

Cruise to secluded bays and further afield to nearby islands to dive and snorkel on vibrant coral reefs. Let us surprise and delight…

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📷 captured by @mick_curley_photography on assignment with @basedonatruestory_journeys

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A Mongol without a horse is like a bird without wings.
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(Морьгүй монгол хүн далавчгүй шувуутай адил.)

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