St Martin/St barth
French and Dutch personalities
discover islands with local dancers
June 21-22
This is still a secret viewpoint! This property is being turned into a community park, with the expectation that it opens to the public some time in 2025, amidst a lot of work!
Right in the Gustavia port, this is at the very end of the dock. Families hang out here and you'll also find that the scuba boats leave from here.
Viewpoint. Everywhere you go in St Barth you'll have a beautiful view of hills and sea!
This is still a secret viewpoint! This property is being turned into a community park, with the expectation that it opens to the public some time in 2025, amidst a lot of work!
SBK WEEKENDER
IN ST BARTH
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Saturday, 21 June
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Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba workshops in St Barth
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Free time to explore the island
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Soiree dance social
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Sunday, 22 June
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Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba workshops in St Barth
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Beach barbecue and dancing in a "pailotte" (beach bungalow with small dance floor and DJ booth)
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BOOK A CONSULTATION FOR HELP WITH
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Accommodations
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Arranging transportation to your hotel
NOT INCLUDED
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Airfare
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Meals and beverages
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Transport to and from locations (rental car or driver and van quoted separately)
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About St BARTHelemy
My French Caribbean base for 2 years now, this is known as "The Billionaire's Island" This small island wasn't always "jet-setter" style, though. Today you can enjoy that high life and yet still find fishermen, hills with wild goats, the hen, rooster and chicks in front of a shop, peacocks in the backyard and and a unique Creole culture.
Getting to St BARTH
While there are some direct flights, the airport isn't international and can only receive small passenger planes. Check if there are direct flights from your city to SBH (the code for the only airport on St Barth, "Haen"). Otherwise, most people fly into St Martin and take a ferry or a flight. There are two ferry lines: the Voyager and Great Bay with different schedules and pricing.
About St Martin
This underrated island has a fascinating duality. Easy to cross between the French and Dutch side, it's like the island has two personalities. One side has sleeker hotels and large restaurants. On the other you have a more Caribbean, local feel, and gems that the locals know about but you can just as easily find and enjoy. My first time on the island was on a cruise ship and it just didn't give the island a fair shake. So don't judge based on a pit stop at their port! There's more to this island, especially for those who prefer to avoid the hoards of tourists.
What about the dancing?
The Salsa and Kizomba instructors have done a great job of teaching at a good level within their small communities. In St Martin you won't get the sheer numbers of dancers at a social that you would in the U.S. or Europe, but, I repeat, the level is good. They host festivals that attract international instructors and social dancers.
Getting to St Martin
There are TWO airports on the island. The Princess Juliana Airport (SXM) hosts large airlines like Spirit and American Airlines at great prices. For example you can buy a round-trip ticket from Florida for as little as $120. From Paris there are affordable, direct flights to St Martin. The other airport, L'Éspérance (SFG) is more local. Suggestion: if you're shopping for flights, check the box for "nearby airports" if your search engine has one.
St Martin is a perfect, inexpensive getaway to a unique location that isn't overrun with tourists. And bonus, you get to have some good dances in Salsa and Kizomba! The community here is close-knit and will love to dance with you!
Stay for the weekend or a week. I'll help you figure it out.
Lunchtime with friends at a seaside restaurant in St Martin, Caribbean. French side.
St Martin Gran Case