Caribbean beach hub: water sports, dining, shopping, reef
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"Divided by the rocky outcrop that hosts the Eden Rock Hotel, this public beach features fine white sands and reef-protected water popular with snorkelers; the shoreline is flanked by upscale beach clubs and restaurants from renowned chefs, including Jean-Georges' Sand Bar, offering plenty of amenities and people-watching." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"A gorgeous Caribbean island with a high chance of spotting celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeare

"Famous for its luxury tourism, beautiful beaches, and vibrant nightlife."
"Offering the livelier beach scene on the island, St. Jean Beach is home to Eden Rock and Nikki Beach and provides lots of action and excellent people-watching, plus a natural coral reef if you can tear yourself off the sand." - Skye Sherman Skye Sherman Skye Sherman is a travel writer based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Aside from traveling, she's also a pilot, scuba diver, bookworm, and fourth-generation Floridian. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Palm Beach Illustrated, Atlas Obscura, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines