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The desire for high-quality lunches with toes in the sand has grown immensely in St. Barths over the years, rivaling the beach club style of Ramatuelle and adopting its two-seating policy, ensuring that guests continue to clamor for the coveted tables and the establishments stay on top of their game. This year we welcomed two new hotspots that cement the trend on island.

La Guerite Beach

The new beach club version and sandy outpost of the beloved quayside restaurant in Gustavia, La Guerite, has been met with rave reviews, not just for its ambiance and chic stylings, but for the food as well. With food delivered “a la minute,” the service is efficient, allowing for both the establishment’s desired table turning as well as the guests’ desire for their fresh pastas or grilled lobster and prawns to arrive piping hot. The menu is robust with a variety of Guerite signature dishes such as whole cauliflower and king crab, as well as a full leg of lamb or whole sea bream. Not to be outdone by the food, the cocktail list is equally enticing with specialties like Wise Punch, which includes two types of rum, vanilla, pineapple and coconut milk, and Spirit of Jalisco with jalapeño-infused tequila, Aperol and watermelon juice. What we liked best about the new spot though was the presentation of the food, particularly the Sea Bass Sashimi and the Salmon Tartare with the lightest wasabi ice cream, as well as the vibe, which although not an overwhelming party scene is still lively and felt reminiscent of its successful sister property in Cannes.

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Nao Beach Club

Debuting its first full season this past year, Nao Beach Club has arrived onto the Saint Jean beach scene with a resounding boom, thanks in part to the center stage DJ platform that guarantees the bass and melodies are in constant flux. The fare, mainly sushi, seafood and salad-based, is wonderfully fresh while the caviar presentation steals the scene and feels simply too decadent to ignore on vacation. The cocktails are strong and the crowd is a nice mix of locals and visitors, with the second seating being the rowdier of the two. The staff break out into dance frequently throughout the lunch service, encouraging a celebratory atmosphere, while the sparkling sea backdrop, complete with plane arrivals (we’re partial to the platinum-colored Pilatus ones, of course) keeps the tropical mise en scène firmly in place.

Tucked up north, along the exclusive, palm-shaded shores of Puerto Rico’s northeastern coastline, though still just 25 minutes from the airport, St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort and Residences offers incomparable luxury for hotel guests and now residence owners alike.

SPREAD AROUND 483 LUSH ACRES of a gated nature reserve, including two miles of alluring crescent-shaped beachfront and a remarkable 72 acres of lakes, The St. Regis Bahia Beach is a verdant playground with the trails of Espiritu Santo Reserve and El Yunque National Rainforest as its neighbors. Between the beach, the multiple pools, the tennis center and the Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed golf course, the options for activities are endless. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the floating water park, kayaking the lakes, and biking or hiking along the miles of nature trails. Delight in exquisite Iridium Spa pampering and tantalize your taste buds with fresh local flavors in Bahia’s mosaic of tempting dining options. As a resident of The St. Regis Bahia Beach’s newest collection of ultra-luxury beachfront residences, you will experience unparalleled luxury living at Puerto Rico’s premier residential address.

OCEAN DRIVE BEACHFRONT RESIDENCES (PHASE II) AT ST REGIS

Live in splendor every day with the exclusive collection of beachfront condominium residences, all with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and Bahia’s crescent beach. Ideally located just steps away from The St. Regis, owners will have access to all of the hotel's a-la-carte services including in-residence dining, dry cleaning and housekeeping services— plus enjoy five-star hotel services.

Comprised of 30 condominium residences, the Ocean Drive Beachfront Residences Phase II offers three- and four-bedroom residences as well as penthouse models with three and four bedrooms, plus flex rooms ranging from 3,380 to 5,645 square feet. Both the ground level and penthouse residences have private pools. The clean modern design from SB Architects Miami features an open-concept living plan with expansive beachfront terraces, en-suite bedrooms, private elevator access and highquality finishes. The crisp, cool interiors were imagined by Hirsch Bedner Associates of San Francisco and are offset by the lush natural surroundings. The European-style kitchens include Wolf and Sub-Zero brand appliances, gourmet gas-cooktops, plus spa bathrooms, an outdoor bar and kitchen area. The residences are delivered fully furnished and The St. Regis Hotel offers residents an optional rental program.

The Atlantic Drive Estates

This unique coastal luxury collection enjoys a privileged location just west of The St. Regis Resort, surrounded by lush natural scenery and over two miles of sandy beach. Designed by the international architectural firm SB Architects, the beachfront residences at Atlantic Drive Estates are the most luxurious development in Puerto Rico. A garden entry foyer reveals an expansive, light-filled living space with floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing both the tropical vegetation and the sparkling Atlantic Ocean. The decor is purposely subtle to ensure the views take center stage, while the design details ensure a luxurious feel.

Each private residence sits on a beachfront homesite averaging one acre and a minimum of 121 lineal feet of beach frontage. The two-story homes feature 21,000 square feet of total gross area and over 12,400 square feet of indoor living area. The house layout includes a grand room with separate dining area; five en-suite bedrooms including a grand master suite, a flex room, a home office, a media room, interior and exterior kitchens and bars, an oceanfront infinity pool with jacuzzi and a six-car enclosed garage. Each home will be delivered fully furnished, with premium appliances and landscaping. The five-star hotel services provided by The St. Regis include concierge service, in-residence dining and catering, housekeeping and laundry/dry-cleaning services, while an optional rental program is also available through The St. Regis Hotel.