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The Caribbean doesn't get more glam than on this French island, especially during high season in December and January thanks to a slew of visiting celebrities such as Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Derek Jeter and Rachel Zoe (caveat: the island basically shuts down in September and October). Just an hour’s flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico — Tradewind Aviation offers a timely schedule and great service — this small (eight square miles) isle is not a place you go to hide out. Instead it’s a beautiful backdrop to a see-and-be-seen scene. The charming port town of Gustavia is filled with chic, red-roofed storefronts that house art galleries, cafés and shops and both Euros and U.S. dollars are accepted. Enjoy any one of the island’s 17 beaches: St. Jean beach gets props for the liveliness at open-air Nikki Beach restaurant while secluded Colombier is only accessible by boat or walking trail.
Where to Stay: When it comes to backdrops, things don’t get much prettier than Hotel Guanahani & Spa, set on its own 18-acre peninsula by Marigot Bay. The 67 colorful, Creole-style cottages tucked amidst lush foliage range from standard garden-view rooms with private terraces to three-bedroom villas with A-list amenities such as in-room hammams, garden Jacuzzis and private swimming pools. Check out the pool scene at the beachfront restaurant Indigo and enjoy a variety of activities from tennis and kite surfing to paddle boarding, kayaking and snorkeling. At night, enjoy a romantic dinner at Bartoloméo where Executive Chef Philippe Masseglia offers a diverse menu with noteworthy seafood dishes. Guanahani not only has a fitness center and two beaches but also a stunning spa by French brand Clarins where another pool is available for guests (room rates start at $390 a night and include breakfast; leguanahani.com).
