"Perched on a rocky shoreline in Pointe Milou, with views across the uninhabited Fregate Island, Hotel Christopher could be one of the most seductive escapes in St. Barts. The family-owned hotel may ooze tropical allure—with exotic gardens cooled by trade winds—but it also radiates the va va voom spirit of the French Riviera. First is the Sisley Spa, where you can dip into both cultures. For loyal fans of the Parisian beauty brand, the spa menu is reliably packed with signature skin-plumping Phyto-Aromatic treatments, but the real magic lies in the bespoke therapies. The late-night Caribbean Ritual has a mystical quality with its hot-oil massage by candlelight followed by a soak in a bath overlooking the ocean, while the Hot Shell Massage is like a siren call to serenity. At the Rivyera restaurant, meanwhile, you are transported to the Côte d’Azur with two Michelin-starred Chef Arnaud Faye’s haute take on local ingredients. Details are everything—the illustrated menu is designed by Nice-based artist Haydée Otero, while dishes, such as prawn tartare laced with mango and verbena, are served on hand-painted ceramic plates (the restaurant even has its own herb-infused signature scent, spritzed onto cold towelettes, to freshen up before you eat). What the hotel lacks in terms of its private beach, it makes up for with its other high-end offerings that include one of the largest infinity pools on the island; its private yacht, the Lady Béatrice; and a Cinema Club, with films under the stars served with gourmet snacks."