Here are 10 things that NEWCOMERS need to know about St. Barths. We recommend these as the most interesting for us.

• Western Union is available in the island.

• Mardi Gras is on March 4

• American Express Bank cards can also be used in the island

• Le Petit Deauville offers homemade ice cream

• St. Barth Properties, now on its 26th year, has widened its portfolio of private villas

•  St. Barths VIP villa has Le Carre D’or, Gustavia; Sibarth has La Maison Suedoise, Teman in St. Jean, Palm Springs, Sand Club in Flamands Beach, Hill House, Hill House, Nirvana, Eternity, La Petite Sereine

• Agency CMI has Les Mangiers in St. Jean, Villa Boodee in St. Jean; WIMCO Villa WV SIL Petit Cul de Sac,

• Also available Carib Waterplay: Windsurf rental, Catamaran, StandUp Paddle, Single/Double Kayak, Surfboard,

• La Bulle is the top rated diving center St. Barths as declared by Trip Advisor.

• The first photo agency in St. Barth is photostbarth.com