Articles, honest answers and practical guides for getting around the island. Taxis, private drivers, airport tips, no Uber on St. Barth, and everything we wish first-time visitors knew.
Island Guide8 min read
Are St Barts Beaches Public? Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
Yes, every beach in St Barts is legally public under French law. What that actually means on the ground, which clubs charge for sunbeds, and how to reach the wild ones.
Does St. Barts Have Uber? The Honest Answer for 2025 Visitors
No, and it never has. Here is exactly how ground transport on the island works in 2025, why ride-hailing apps will not launch here, and the smarter way to lock in a driver.
Does St. Barts Have Taxis? Everything Visitors Need to Know
Yes, but supply is limited and the system looks nothing like New York or Paris. The taxi stands, the surcharges, the pricing, and the right way to plan around it.