One of the four islands that comprise the French West Indies, St Barts is certainly one of the smallest, at only 8 square miles, and perhaps the most stylish of the Caribbean isles and is renowned for its picture-postcard beaches, high-class restaurants and designer boutiques. St Barts has only one major town and a collection of much smaller settlements giving it a charming, unpopulated feel. The majority of the island’s hotels are small, opulent and very indulgent. Often described as a rich man’s playground, a luxury St Barts holiday exudes a sense of exclusivity.