17 photos that show why the rich and famous love to travel to St. Barts

Saint-Barthélemy (also known as St. Barts or St. Barths) is a French-speaking Caribbean island that's popular among the rich and the famous.

Its array of stunning beaches, luxury yachts, designer boutiques, and delicious restaurants have helped it become a travel hot spot.

From the best places to party to restaurants with incredible views, here are 17 photos that show why St. Barts remains a celebrity favorite.

Talia Avakian contributed reporting to a previous version of this article.