After closing for a few weeks, Le Carl Gustaf, the Caribbean jewel in the crown of the Barrière group, is about to launch its third season with the same enticing attractions for its guests, namely luxury, elegance, a gentle pace of life, enchanting landscapes and impeccable service.

It’s often said that the third act of anything is the hardest; however, this doesn’t ring true with The Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf, which will continue with its award-winning tried and tested luxury formula for its third season.

During the summer, it closed its doors for a few weeks, taking advantage of the break to freshen up a thousand and one decor details. Simple touches, but ones worthy of a leading hotel that even if it is unable to attain total perfection (something that, as well all know, is unattainable in this world), it will make sure it darn well as close to it as it possibly can.

‘Luxury hotels can sometimes be likened to a flirt: there are times when they will slip discreetly away from the limelight, only to return more beautiful than ever. The Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf is no exception to the rule.’

As beautiful as ever
This pearl of the Caribbean will soon be back centre stage with its new shiny, spruced-up look. Its reopening is scheduled for the 28th of October 2022, the date when this five-star property on St Barths will turn over a new page in its history. Guests will be excited that it will continue in the same vein as before, but with plenty of new and exciting events and activities and, no doubt, new opportunities to excite the senses.

It was only two years ago when the Le Carl Gustaf made its astonishing debut, and since that time, it has continued to make the travel dreams of its guests come true with unique offers that continue to surpass themselves one after the other.

Last year, its Rest & Relaxation, Spring Vibes and Romance in St Barths packages, enticed guests by bringing together the hotel’s excellence and experience, two attributes that ensure a wonderful future for the hotel. And with this in mind, the hotel is welcoming the start of its third season with a new enticing offer: St Barths Vibes.

A sun-blessed autumn
Available from 1,490 euros per night, the St Barths Vibes package combines spacious, refined and bright guestrooms with glamorous decor and stunning views of the Caribbean, along with numerous benefits for guests.

To begin with, the hotel’s complimentary services: breakfast overlooking the Bay of Gustavia, overlooked by the island’s capital, free wifi, a selection of beverages in your room, return airport transfers and access to the hotel’s fitness centre.

Add to this some truly extraordinary extras: a 45- minute massage for two at the Diane Barrière spa, a lazy, relaxed day at Shellona Beach, the hotel’s private beach, renowned for its carpet of golden sand and crushed mother of pearl (from the thousands of shells that have washed up on the beach here), and a chance to explore the island, its luxuriant landscapes and its natural pools thanks to the Mini Cooper Convertible loaned to guests for the duration of your vacation (insurance extra).

A stay at the Hôtel Barrière le Carl Gustaf is, without doubt, the best way to (re)discover the mini paradise on earth that is St Barths. So, there’s no time to waste: as soon as the end of October is upon us, it will be time to banish those autumn blues by crossing the Atlantic and enjoying the dolce vita in true Calypso style!

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