Full country name: Isle de St. Barthélemy

Capital city: Gustavia

Currency: Legal tender here is officially the Euro, though French Francs and US Dollars are widely accepted.

Population: 7,000
Language: French is the official language of St. Barts island, but most residents speak at least some English. Creole is also used in some places.

Time: St. Barts island falls under Atlantic Standard Time, one hour ahead of Eastern Standard Time.
Entry Requirements: Citizens of all countries need a valid passport and return or ongoing ticket to enter St. Barts island.
Driving: on the right hand side of the road.
Voltage: 220 AC, 60 cycles, as in Europe. Outlets accept plugs with two round prongs.

How to get there: The Aéroport de St. Jean is the only St. Barts airport to serve the island, a small but recently refurbished landing strip operating in the daylight hours only. The reason for such a diminutive facility? Local residents and officials alike are trying to stave off development of the island by restricting international flights coming into the St. Barts airport. It remains relatively simple, however, to reach the St. Barts airport through other Caribbean hubs. Coming from international destinations, most travelers connect via the Juliana International Airport on St. Martin/St. Maarten. Several large carriers, including American and Continental Airlines, fly there direct. It takes only ten minutes or so upon taking off from St. Martin to land at the St. Barts airport, and view of the beaches and hills of St. Barts are unparalleled. Service to the St. Barts airport along this route is offered by Windward Island Airways and Air Caraibes.
Most destinations on the island are within easy reach of the St. Barts airport. The St. Barts airport is located near the northern coast, just west of the Baie de St. Jean.