The Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf Saint-Barth is inviting guests to join it for a sublime stay in paradise. Their new Spring Vibes package combines a veritable feast for the senses, including a relaxing massage, the gentle caress of warm sunshine and gently lapping waves, and of course, a liberal dose of luxury!
If St Barths deserves its moniker as the Queen of the Lesser Antilles, it is above all in the spring. Adieu to the famous adage: “ne’er cast a clout till May be out!”
The April-May period is one of the best times to visit when the island’s blue skies and the Caribbean’s warm waters are an invitation to remove those winter layers! And as we head into May, visitors can do as they please here, taking advantage of the longest days and balmiest nights of the year to perfect their tan, dine out with the setting sun as a backdrop or enjoy the pleasures of a romantic moonlit stroll.
At this time of year, serenity, sensuality and a carefree attitude take centre stage, especially if you are enjoying the Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf’s hospitality and the benefits of its new special offer for spring 2022: Spring Vibes.
The package has been designed to fully reawaken your senses as you experience the pleasures on offer at this new star on the St Barths hotel scene. Starting, of course, with its extraordinary location!
From its regal setting, this cocoon of luxury named after the king of Sweden overlooks the island’s capital, Gustavia, from where it treats guests to a truly stunning view of the town, its beautiful natural surroundings, the Caribbean and the yachts and sailing boats impatiently waiting to take to the high seas.
This breathtaking view can be savoured as you make your way the few steps from your bed to your private terrace, perhaps stretching out on a sun-lounger with a fresh fruit juice from your mini-bar to hand, as the hot tropical sunshine already starts to work its magic!
A myriad of other pleasures accompanies the sense of letting go. First up is a gourmet breakfast on the terrace of Le Fouquet’s Saint-Barth, the Caribbean counterpart of the famous brasserie on the Champs Élysées.
Following this feast for the eyes and palate to get your day off to the perfect start, why not head to the Diane Barrière Spa, the hotel’s temple of wellbeing. The Spring Vibes package includes a 45-minute couple’s massage – an indulgent experience where guests often add a beauty treatment in conjunction with Biologique Recherche, the spa’s partner brand.
This French laboratory is known for the quality and effectiveness of its treatments and has few equal when it comes to reviving the sparkle and tone of a face or body fatigued by the stresses of day-to-day life and the weather conditions of an urban winter.
As well as being an elegant yet cosy cocoon in which to relax and unwind, Le Carl Gustaf also has a plethora of leisure options up its sleeve. How about a short walk from the hotel to Shell Beach, the most famous stretch of coast on the island, where the turquoise waters are fringed by a white sandy beach dotted with a carpet of mother of pearl from the thousands of shells that have washed up here?
It is in this unique setting that Barrière’s 5-star property has chosen to locate its private beach. And thanks to chef Yiannis Kioroglou, this exotic setting also has a decidedly gourmet feel. A darling of St Barths’ jet-set, this Greek chef conjures up sun-blessed recipes that are his and his alone, based around a stunning fusion of tropical and Mediterranean cuisine.
This sense of exploration continues with the hotel’s Mini Cooper Convertible, also part of the Spring Vibes package. Available until your day of departure, it provides your passport to discover St Barths’ most stunning beaches, its best diving and surfing spots, natural pools, fishing villages and luxuriant nature – a panoply of beauty that will warm the heart of fortunate travellers who, for just a few days of spring that they will remember forever, have packed their bags for a stay at Le Carl Gustaf.
Available from 24 April to the end of June, from 1,470 euros per night based on two sharing for a minimum 2-night stay in a Junior Suite with terrace and sea view, the Spring Vibes offer includes: return transfers between the airport and hotel, breakfast at the Le Fouquet’s St Barth restaurant, a 45-minute massage for two adults at the Diane Barrière Spa, unlimited 24hr access to the hotel’s fitness centre, complimentary access to Shellona beach (with sun-loungers), use of a Mini Cooper Convertible from 12 noon on the day of arrival to 12 noon on the day of departure (insurance extra), and a selection of complimentary beverages from the mini-bar.
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