Kicking Off a Brand-New Season in St. Bart

The Spirit of Le Barthélemy Hotel

Every new season at Le Barthélemy Hotel feels like a blank canvas, painted by the hands of the sun and sea. The mornings are slow and golden. The evenings hum with quiet joy. Here, time expands, inviting you to breathe deeper, linger longer, and reconnect with your favorite parts of yourself.

We’ve spent the past months reimagining what a stay at our St Barts resort can be. Expect a few surprises, refreshed menus, new spa rituals, and thoughtful details that make every moment feel effortlessly special. Because at Le Barthélemy, renewal isn’t an event. It’s a way of life.

November’s First Taste: The St. Barth Gourmet Festival

If you love gastronomy, November is your month. The St. Barth Gourmet Festival, running from November 4 to 9, 2025, is one of the island’s most beloved traditions. Picture Michelin-starred chefs collaborating with St. Barts’ finest restaurants, each crafting unique menus inspired by the Caribbean’s colors, aromas, and spirit.

At Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa, our signature restaurant, Amis St. Barth, joins the celebration with a guest chef whose creativity redefines island cuisine. Imagine delicate lobster scented with vanilla from Guadeloupe, or a playful twist on French classics infused with local ingredients. Every bite tells a story of connection between France and the Caribbean.

It’s not just dining. It’s emotion, shared across a table overlooking Grand Cul de Sac.

Sails, Sun, and Celebration: St. Barth Cata Cup

Just as the aroma of truffles fades, sails begin to appear on the horizon. The St. Barth Cata Cup, typically held in mid-November, fills the bay with color and excitement. Dozens of catamarans slice through the turquoise water, racing toward the horizon as onlookers cheer from the shore.

If you’ve never witnessed this spectacle, it’s pure joy in motion. Guests at Le Barthélemy Hotel often gather by the beach, drink in hand, to watch the boats dance across the sea. It’s a moment that reminds you how playful and free the island can be.

January’s Symphony: The St. Barth Music Festival

The new year brings a softer rhythm. From January 9 to 19, 2026, the St. Barth Music Festival turns the island into a living stage. Classical musicians, opera singers, and ballet dancers perform inside the intimate churches of Gustavia and Lorient.

There’s nothing quite like hearing a violin echo beneath vaulted ceilings while the sea breeze drifts in through open doors. It’s elegance without effort. You might leave the concert walking a little slower, smiling at the sound that still lingers in the air.

Afterward, evenings at Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa stretch into quiet luxury, perhaps a night swim under the stars, or a nightcap on your terrace while the waves murmur below. This is what vacations in St Barts are made of: moments that belong only to you.

The Icon Returns: St. Barths Bucket Regatta

By March, the island bursts with energy again. The St. Barths Bucket Regatta, from March 12 to 15, 2026, gathers some of the world’s most magnificent superyachts. It’s not just a race; it’s a celebration of craftsmanship, elegance, and the sea itself.

From the calm of our beach, you’ll see sails rising like wings against the horizon. The atmosphere is electric, crews cheering, champagne flowing, the island united by the shared love of adventure.

Guests at our St Barts resort often describe this time as the most exhilarating of the year. It’s hard to disagree. The sight of these giants gliding through the Caribbean waters is enough to make anyone fall in love with the ocean all over again.

Between Festivals: Everyday Wonders

Of course, not every moment here revolves around an event. The real magic of St. Barts is what happens in between. Morning yoga facing the lagoon. Lunch at Amis St. Barth. A sunset boat ride where the sky turns lavender before your eyes.

If you’re visiting with loved ones, you’ll find that St Barts family resorts like Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa create a space where everyone feels included. Kids build sandcastles as parents sip cocktails nearby. Teenagers snorkel through coral gardens while grandparents relax at the spa. It’s effortless harmony, something the island seems to teach without even trying.

Isn’t that the essence of travel? The freedom to move at your own pace, to find balance between exploration and stillness?