ST. BARTS

Population: 7,000 approx.
Capital: Gustavia
Currency: French Franc
Power: 220V
Language: French

Description: Small French island (eight square miles) and playground for the rich and famous. Exclusive villas but also sweet wooden houses with gingerbread and red roofs. Sun-baked rolling hills and good beaches -- though populated. Gustavia is a trendy yachting harbour dotted with cafes, bistros and designer shops.