Explore the many Christmas marketsIf you are looking for the perfect place to catch the ideal gift, this is it. Our beautiful island puts on its festive garments and joins the celebrations with incredible themed markets where you will find it all, from carefully designed author jewelry to delicate handmade crafts and even tasty snacks based on the seasonal tales we’ve all known since our childhood days.Visit the festive villageLocated in the quay in Gustavia, the capital city of the island, is the St. Barts Christmas village, a local artisan market also known as Village de Noël where local artists showcase their talent and the Holiday spirit takes over. From December 9ᵗʰ all the way to the 23ʳᵈ, you’ll be able to walk along the stands while listening to soft live music and taking incredible pictures framed by the fairy-like lights and smiley attendees looking for a wonderful Christmas, just like you.Join the St. Barts New Years’ Eve RegattaThe St. Barts New Year’s Eve Regatta is a friendly regatta where the most important thing is good sportsmanship with a bit of seasonal love. This open competition is an invitation for those who are passionate about sailing, celebrating, and want to wave 2022 goodbye in style. On December 31ˢᵗ, get on your boats and prepare for a good, amicable tournament where you will be able to see the island from beyond the shore.

Taste the Holidays As a part of the many holidays, Christmas, and St. Barts New Years’ parties and celebrations, restaurants all over the island prepare exclusive menus that revisit the traditional festive flavors seen through a modern lens, creating exquisite presentations and daring you to experience something more – something new. Our beloved partner Amis St. Barth is surely preparing to join in the feast, so we recommend staying tuned to read all about it very soon.We don’t want a lot for Christmas, just for you and your loved ones to enjoy it to the fullest, and we are certain that visiting sunny St. Barts is a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate in style while reveling in the dreamy natural scenery of the Caribbean. So, change your sleigh for a swimsuit, and let’s dive right into the wonders of the holidays by the sea!