ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW • POPULATION (2023): 11,006 • CAPITAL: Gustavia • VISA: No visa required by U.S. citizens for stays of up to but not exceeding 30 days • HEALTH: Yellow fever immunization required if arriving from infected country • CURRENCY: Euro (EUR). US dollars accepted • TIPPING: 10-15 percent is customary for good service • TIME: GMT –4 • ELECTRICITY: 220 volts. Adapter required • DRIVING: On the right. U.S. driver’s license is accepted • PUBLIC HOLIDAYS (2024): Jan 1; May 1, 8-9, 20; Jul 14; Aug 15; Oct 9; Nov 1, 11; Dec 25
• LANGUAGE: French. English is widely spoken in tourist areas. • RELIGION: Catholic • COUNTRY DIAL CODE: +590
CLIMATE The island has a tropical climate, which is tempered by year- round trade winds. Dry season is December to May and humid season is August to November, when rain and storms occur more frequently. The average yearly temperature is between 76F-86F
GETTING THERE • MAJOR GATEWAY: St Barts Airport (SBH) • TYPICAL FLYING TIME: From Miami, 5h via Puerto Rico • PORT: Gustavia
TOP ATTRACTIONS • St Jean Beach • Lorient Beach • Colombier Beach • Shell Beach • Musée Territorial • Gustavia Lighthouse • Diving and snorkeling • Fort Karl • Swedish Clock Tower • Grand Cul-de-Sac Beach • Colombier Beach Trail
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