Leandra Medine’s St. Barths

NAME : Leandra Medine

OCCUPATION: Blogger,  Man Repeller

DESTINATION: While in St. Barths, I stay at a Wimco-operated villa

WHY: Its French sensibility but proximity to New York

DO: Visit Gouvernor’s Beach with a basket full of nourishment from Maya’s To Go. Bring a bottle of white wine and let the day take you

SHOP: Mademoiselle Hortense in Gustavia – they have the most delightful linen dresses, mini skirts and shorts and these really cool aztec bracelets

EAT: The restaurant at Shell Beach, Do Brazil, for fresh fish, good drinks and there is an adorable beach cover-up shop called Sunday on the premise

PACKING TIPS?

I only have one really important tip, which is that having too much stuff ruins trips, so don’t expect that you’ll be wearing a different pair of shoes every single day (if you’re going to a beach town, don’t expect to wear shoes at all, in fact). Limit your clothing to a few sarongs and bathing suits and keep your evening outfits simple.