Gustavia, St Barts' red-roofed capital, is a small harbor town lined with chic boutiques, duty free shops, gourmet restaurants, and galleries. It is the main town of the island of Saint Barthélemy (also known as St. Barts). It was named after King Gustav III of Sweden. St. Barts was a French possession originally, and the area was called Carenage after the shelter it provided to damaged ships. Gustavia was founded after Sweden bought the island from France in 1785. The island was sold back to France in 1878.
For beautiful sightseeing views, visit Fort Gustav (the most important fort during the Swedish period), or head to the top of the 29 m hill for vistas of Shell Beach amid the few remaining stonewalls of Fort Karl!
Honeymoon with Kingsbridge
I have been booking vacations with Kindsbridge Travel for over 5 years and just recently came back from my Honeymoon, which was all made possible by travel agent, Diane Ross. The level of detail that Diane provides a customer is jaw dropping. Whether it was an email, a phone call, or even an in-person visit before our honeymoon, my wife and I were always given the most up-to-date information which helped us make a smart choice on where we wanted to go. I have recommended Kingsbridge Travel to multiple people because I have never had such positive customer service before. One example will always stick out in my mind. The night before I left the country for my honeymoon, I received a notification from the airline saying that there was a travel advisory and flights in/out of Italy could be delayed or canceled. Now please note, Diane was away on business and unavailable via the regular means of communication but don't fear - her husband stepped in and emailed/called me at 10:30pm in order to let me know what was going on and how it would all be handled. I knew I was in good hands and I didn't worry about a thing! With Diane, you can ask her for recommendations and you will get an honest answer. She travels the world for a living and can give you first-hand knowledge into the places you want to go. I have never been so satisfied with all my vacations before and I owe her a big thank you for everything she has done. My wife and I are looking into booking another vacation next summer already and can't wait to work with Diane and Kingsbridge Travel.
By Jeff Tragone trip to Best Western Travel Inn Hotel