Tucked into the hillside of beautiful Pointe Milou, the villa overlooks Baie St. Jean, Baie de Lorient and Anse de Cayes, with views beyond to the mountains of St. Maarten. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/St_Barthelemy/villapapillonblanc/hotel/993/32/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Sat, 6 Sep 2008 20:01:00 EST Welcome to beautiful St. Barthélemy, hidden gem of the Caribbean. St. Barths is a French island 125 miles east of Puerto Rico and 15 miles southeast of St. Maarten. A small island measuring under 10 square miles, St. Barths still offers 14 stunning beaches, hiking, horseback riding, water sports as well as world-class shopping and gourmet dining. There are too many fine restaurants to sample in one vacation! French is the official language of the island, although most of the local merchants understand and speak English. St. Barths operates under French law and economics, therefore the official currency is the French franc, soon to be the Euro. US Dollars are readily accepted, although you may get a better price if you pay in francs! With no major cruise ship port and no major airport, St. Barths remains quiet, tasteful and dignified. St. Barths enjoys a thriving economy with low unemployment and almost non-existent crime rate. Visitors to St. Barths enjoy the island's beauty and serenity without concern for their personal safety. Explore the island's offerings and enjoy, yet tread lightly as we all want to preserve its unique charm and local flavor. AMENITIES: There are 3 bedrooms which can comfortably sleep two people each. The master bedroom has a queen bed and a private bath. The two guest rooms, one with a queen bed, the other with twins, share a full bath. The spacious salon is an open common area for relaxing, dining and swimming in the private 9' x 14' plunge pool. The salon is westward facing and offers stunning sunsets, views of the St. Barths mountainsides and St. Maarten, 15 miles to the northwest. A truly million-dollar view at an affordable price. ACTIVITIES: DINING/RESTARUANTS: St. Barths is known for its fine dining, but if you'd rather make your own gourmet meals, there is a well-equipped kitchen. We want you to relax and have as much fun during your stay as we do. This is why we have paid careful attention to detail, offering clean, tasteful and comfortable surroundings and many added amenities for a superb vacation. Type: Villa Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/St_Barthelemy/villapapillonblanc/hotel/993/32/ Sat, 6 Sep 2008 20:01:00 EST