If you're looking for an exclusive island escape this winter, then look no further than chic St. Barts. Imagine relaxing on the private terrace of your luxurious villa, sipping exquisite French wine and savoring hors d'oeuvres while enjoying a spectacular sunset. Here, amid St. Barthilemy's glam, glitter and celebrity sightings, you find a peaceful getaway - Villa Champagna Forever.
This charming three-bedroom, three-bath hillside villa offers romance, seclusion and a stunning view of Marigot Bay. It features a spacious living room with cathedral ceilings, a gourmet kitchen and a lovely pool surrounded by a sunny terrace. Lorient Beach is just a two-minute drive from your hideaway, and, although all of St. Barts' beaches are public, Lorient is lined with private villas, not hotels, and is seldom crowded. The beach has very little surf and is perfectly suited for swimming.
Villa Champagna Forever has a chef available upon request for an additional fee, leaving you free to entertain your fashionable friends. Most nights, however, you'll be out experiencing the island's famed French cuisine. There are several open-air bistros, cafis and restaurants on the island where you can feast on delicious breads, exotic cheeses, fresh seafood, chocolate desserts, five-star wines and, of course, excellent champagnes. The French dessert to die for is the crhme br{lie, a vanilla custard topped with baked caramelized sugar ... trhs bien!
You'll need a small fortune in francs to experience la vie villa on St. Barts, but hey, you're worth it. The Villa Champagna Forever rents for US$10,080 per week during the winter and US$5,075 per week in the summer. For more information, call 800-421-3396, fax 508-528-7789.
Posted online 10/01/99.
