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		<title>St Barts Events in 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:50:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You will find a selection of the popular events on St Barth island for this new year 2013. Each year more and more people come to visit us and the Collectivity attaches a real importance to develop St Barts activities and events. Come to St Barthelemy, there is an event for everyone! St Barth Music [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You will find a selection of the popular events on St Barth island for this new year 2013.<br />
Each year more and more people come to visit us and the Collectivity attaches a real importance to develop St Barts activities and events. Come to St Barthelemy, there is an event for everyone!<span id="more-226"></span></p>
<h4>St Barth Music Festival</h4>
<p><strong>From 04/01/13 to 27/01/13</strong><br />
Jazz and chamber music concerts in the churches of Gustavia and Lorient, with artists of international renown</p>
<h4>St Barth Fun Cup</h4>
<p><strong>From 01/02/13 to 03/02/13</strong><br />
A windsurfing contest on St Jean Beach which round up professional from the Caribbean and amateurs.<br />
For more information: <a title="Saint Barth Fun Cup" href="http://www.saintbarthfuncup.com/" target="_blank">www.saintbarthfuncup.com</a></p>
<h4>Carnival</h4>
<p><strong>From 08/02/2013 to 13/02/2013</strong><br />
Carnival celebrations in St Barth begin the first Sunday in January after Epiphany, with small parades in the streets of Gustavia every Sunday afternoon. Various Carnival groups rehearse as they gear up for the big Mardi Gras event.<br />
This year, Mardi Gras falls on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, but the festivities begin as of February 8, with a parade for school children to get the party started. Here is the program of events:</p>
<h4>St Barth Bucket Regatta</h4>
<p><strong>From 28/03/2012 to 31/03/2012</strong><br />
3 days of regattas around Saint Barthèlemy for a fleet of the largest, most prestigious sailing yachts.<br />
For additional information: <a title="St Barth Bucket Regattas" href="http://www.bucketregattas.com/stbarths/" target="_blank">www.bucketregattas.com</a></p>
<h4>Les Voiles de St Barth Regatta</h4>
<p><strong>From 08/04/2012 to 13/04/2012</strong><br />
This regatta is unique in its festive tropical charm, and its wide international appeal. Les Voiles de Saint Barth is a top notch sporting event with an applaudable organization that offers many pleasures both to locals as well as the visitors who have already confirmed their delight.<br />
For additional information: <a title="Les Voiles de St Barth" href="http://www.lesvoilesdesaintbarth.com" target="_blank">www.lesvoilesdesaintbarth.com</a></p>
<h4>St Barth Film Festival</h4>
<p><strong>From 25/04/2013 to 30/04/2013</strong><br />
Since 1996, the St Barth Film Festival has created a showcase for the creativity of cinema and the richness of Caribbean culture.<br />
For more information: <a title="St Barth Film Festival" href="http://www.stbarthff.org/" target="_blank">www.stbarthff.org</a></p>
<h4>Tour of St Barth</h4>
<p><strong>From 29/04/2012 to 01/05/2012 </strong><br />
Around the island event for windsurfing and catamarans, St Jean beach</p>
<h4>St Barth Theatre Festival</h4>
<p><strong>From 10/05/2013 to 18/05/2013</strong><br />
Performances by the local company, SB Artists, and artists from neighboring islands and France</p>
<h4>West Indies Regatta</h4>
<p><strong>From 02/05/2013 to 05/05/2013</strong><br />
The West Indies Regatta is a three day event held annually over the Mayday weekend in St Barth celebrating traditional West Indian sails.<br />
For additional information: <a title="West Indies Regatta" href="http://www.westindiesregatta.com" target="_blank">www.westindiesregatta.com</a></p>
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		<title>Activities around Villa La Plage</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:34:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[St. Barts offers many opportunities for boating but not only: Diving &#8211; Lessons and guided tours or diving with a mask and snorkel. Fishing &#8211; Large boats are available for all types of fish fish: marlin, swordfish, tuna, etc., Sailing, boats and boating &#8211; in mega-yachts or dinghies, you can rent and practice sailing or [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>St. Barts offers many opportunities for boating but not only:</p>
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<li>Diving &#8211; Lessons and guided tours or diving with a mask and snorkel.</li>
<li>Fishing &#8211; Large boats are available for all types of fish fish: marlin, swordfish, tuna, etc.,</li>
<li>Sailing, boats and boating &#8211; in mega-yachts or dinghies, you can rent and practice sailing or motor.</li>
<li>Surfing, Windsurfing and Kitesurfing &#8211; several bays, including Lorient and Anse des Cayes, have appropriate wave</li>
<li>Snorkeling &#8211; a ballad of half an hour or for a tour of the island, you will find professionals<span id="more-255"></span></li>
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<p>Other</p>
<ul>
<li>Tennis &#8211; At last count, there were eight tennis courts.</li>
<li>Volleyball &#8211; most popular sport in St. Barts, with frequent tournaments.</li>
<li>Hiking and horseback-There are many trails.</li>
<li>Wellness &#8211; Several fitness centers with a wide range of equipment, aerobics and dance, massage, yoga and team sports.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>We can give you few names. Please contact us and we will recommend you the best teacher or company.</strong></p>
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		<title>How do you get to St Barth?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:46:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You can reach St Barth Airport by several routes. St Barth can be accessed from St Martin, St Thomas, San Juan, Antigua and also Guadeloupe. St Martin is the most popular and convenient option for most travellers. Airport Code: SBH The simpliest and easiest way to get to St Barthelemy is by plane! Most visitors arrive [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You can reach St Barth Airport by several routes. St Barth can be accessed from St Martin, St Thomas, San Juan, Antigua and also Guadeloupe. St Martin is the most popular and convenient option for most travellers.</p>
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<h3><strong>Airport Code:</strong> SBH</h3>
<p>The simpliest and easiest way to get to St Barthelemy is by plane!<br />
Most visitors arrive in St. Barts via St. Martin (the Princess Juliana International Airport) and take either a <a title="Winair Flights to St Barthelemy" href="http://www.fly-winair.com/">Winair</a> or <a title="St Barth Commuter Flights to St Barthelemy" href="http://www.stbarthcommuter.com/">St Barth Commuter</a> final leg. Flying time from St. Martin to St Barth is only 15 minutes.</p>
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<li>St Barth boasts one of the smallest airports.</li>
<li>The short runway can only accommodate small planes (20 seater max.).</li>
<li>There are no direct flights from the United States, Canada or Europe.</li>
<li>Sometimes your luggage arrive after you or next day. Forecast few things (toothbrush, clothes) in small bag for 1 night.</li>
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<p><strong>Private charters are available. Contact us and we will recommend you.<em id="__mceDel"><em id="__mceDel"> </em></em></strong></p>
<h3>By Boat</h3>
<p>You can get to St Barts by ferry boat. It will take around 45 minutes depending on the weather forecast and it costs from 50€ to 75€ per person! There are 2 main companies connecting from St Martin to St Barth: <a title="The Voyager " href="http://www.voyager-st-barths.com/" target="_blank">The Voyager</a> and the <a title="Great Bay Express" href="http://www.greatbayferry.com/" target="_blank">Great Bay Express.</a></p>
<h3>When to go?</h3>
<p>The sun rarely doesn&#8217;t shine on St Barts, with temperatures of 20ºC to 33ºC. The peak season is from Thanksgiving to March, with an apogee during the two-week Christmas/New Year period.<br />
The hurricane season runs from July to October but from year to year this unpredictable.<br />
Avoid October when few companies, stores can take their holidays.</p>
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