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CHEVAL BLANC ST-BARTH ISLE DE FRANCE
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n t he middle of the Car ibbean Sea lies the s m a ll French island o f Saint Barthélemy. T h is b almy volcanic island, c o mm o n ly known as St. Bar t s , p r ovides saf e haven fo r t h e wealthy and wellkn o w n . A vacation in St. Bar t s is n’t about glitz and g lam . Rather, it is a place t o r elax and unwind. Worr ies ar e f orgotten under t h e Ca r ibbean blue sky, an d s t r esses f loat away o n t h e warm waves of the s ea. S it u at ed directly on Flan a n d s beach is Cheval Blan c S t- Barth Isle de Fr an c e. Located on the Ea s t s id e of St. Barts, this ic o n ic h otel is a testament t o t h e exclusivity and p r iva c y that St. Barts is kn o w n for. When you walk in t o Ch eval Blanc you f eel as t h o u gh you are enterin g a c lo ud that has gently lan d ed a t the edge of the o c ea n . The white walls
Photo - Patio Galería San Fernando
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and linens make th e st r i k ing scenery surround i ng the property burst f or t h i n a rich display of co l or . T he blues of the Caribb e an se a and sky appear eve n m or e vivid, and the whi t e sand beach seems soft e r and more pillowy agai nst t he blush pink accents of t he hotel. While the property i s t r uly breathtaking, it i s t he staf f ’s attention t o d e t ai l that make the expe r i e nc e unparalleled. B oast i ng 4 0 rooms, suites, and V i l las, Cheval Blanc m ak e s an ideal vacation sp ot f or anyone. Couples, f am i l i e s, and those vacation i ng wi t h f riends can partake i n t he tasteful luxury that t he hotel has to of f er. T HE ROM A N T I C Whisk that specia l som e one away to enjoy a m uc h needed retreat in t he
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Discover the beauty of Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle De France
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CHEVAL BLA NC GA RDE N BUNGA LOW For a luxurious, well-appointed get-away, book a Garden Bungalow complete with dreamy king bed and garden tub.
Located in the tropical garden, each bungalow boasts 680 square ft of private space with a king bedroom, en suite bathroom complete with bath, a separate shower, two basins, one walk in closet and a terrace overlooking the garden. Among these 12 bungalows, there are four suitable for families, with either interconnecting internal doors or external common entrances to two rooms. The Garden Bungalows will comfortably accommodate up to six people. FAMILY FUN Vacationing with your family doesn’t have to be stressful. A stay in the Fisherman’s Cottage makes it easy to spread out and enjoy each other in paradise. Featuring two bedrooms and en suite bathrooms, the Fisherman’s Cottage makes a great choice for families. It boasts an outdoor patio and fully equipped kitchen making it easier to travel with children. Cheval Blanc offers several amenities for children, including their own robes, slippers, flip flops, and a soft stuffed toy horse that
awaits them in the room. Beach toys and towels are provided as well as a Bugaboo Chameleon parasol making it easy to tote little ones around the island. A Badou baby cot complete with Badou linens is available for infants, as well as a changing station complete with Mustela baby care products. For a laid back dejeuner visit Cheval Blanc’s La Cabane De L’Isle. Situated directly on the beach, La Cabane De L’Isle is the perfect choice for those wishing to dine with their toes in the sand. Lunch is offered daily under this tented retreat, as well as refreshing cocktails server from the La Cabane De L’Isle Bar. Both restaurants are child friendly and offer children’s menus. Little ones can be seated in rattan high chairs complete with hand sewn Badou bibs. After lunch be sure to sign up for one of the several family friendly itineraries offered at the hotel. Go on a snorkel adventure where you can explore beautiful reefs teeming with sea life. St. Barts hosts a vast population of rays, sea turtles. Also available is a snorkel adventure where you can
D R EA M Y WHIT ES & B R EA T H T A KING D ET A IL 1 - OP E N & A I RY LUX URY Escape the trappings of the day to day by unwinding in Cheval Blanc’s Garden Bungalow. 2 - AC C OM MODAT IONS Equipped to sleep 4-6 people, this charming bungalow is the perfect place to host your friends. 3 - PRIVAT E E N S UI T E BAT H A full shower, garden style tub, double sinks and walk in closet provide unforgettable comfort.
RELAXATION WITH A VIEW Soak in the relaxation of the moment amidst scerene landscapes in your private en suite garden tub.