St Barthélémy

This French Leeward Isle, known mostly as St Barts, lies just 20 miles south of St Martin, and is reached by plane from either Antigua or St Martin. It is renowned as the island of "chic".  Evidence of an xxxx as a Swedish colony is visible in the capital Gustavia, although it is the French atmosphere that predominates.  Most of the islanders themselves are originated from Breton and Norman settlers.  Very few slaves were imported to St Barts, unlike many other Caribbean islands.  Its inhabitants are seriously rich and famous, such as the Rockefellers, Rothschilds, and Schwarzeneggers, and its holidaymakers include royalty, super-models and film stars.  It is an expensive island with outstanding restaurants, ultra-fashionable but at the same time informal..  The capital, Gustavia, with its bustling freighters, and fishermen, is the only place where a true Caribbean atmosphere is found.  
The island, discovered by Columbus, is just 16 square miles, with hilly terrain. There are only 300 hotel rooms in total on the island (less than in some hotels on other islands), its best known being Eden Rock in the golden sandy bay of St Jean.  There are, of course, numerous villas available for rental.  One of its biggest attractions is its public beaches - bathers can leave their hired Jeeps in hidden car parks and sun themselves by the turquoise sea (au naturel, if they so desire).  There are no souvenir sellers or dreadlocked Rastas to disturb them. 
The French influence is very strong, and   
To get to St Barts you need to fly to Antigua first, as there is no international airport.