Sailboats off the coast of St. Barth's (Digital Vision/Getty Images)

What to do in St. Barths

Blessed with a trove of picture-perfect beaches, some of the best dining this side of the Atlantic, and shopping that sizzles with the latest Parisian haute couture, St. Barthélemy reigns as the Caribbean's sexiest destination. It's also one of the most expensive, with prices that can make a Swiss banker blush. Thank David Rockefeller and Edmond de Rothschild for the island's affluence. They took a shine to this unknown diamond in the rough in the late 1950s, setting a tone for exclusivity and privacy that still thrives today despite the inevitable arrival of A-listers.

Although just eight square miles in size, St. Barths packs a lot of options into its compact frame. This is partly due to dramatic elevation changes that create panoramic vistas around almost every bend in the roller-coaster roads that lace the...

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