Gustavia is the capital of St. Barth and the most commercial part of the island. During the high season, especially New Year’s Eve, everyone comes out to see the superyachts in the harbor and maybe even be invited aboard for the all-night parties. For those staying on land, there’s plenty of chic shopping, whether it’s at Hermès and Cartier or at the local boutiques. Best of all, it’s all duty-free. Gourmands have plenty of choice in Gustavia, with lots of restaurants, cafes, and markets lining the cobblestone streets. There’s also Le Select, the oldest bar in St. Barth. Opened in 1949 by Marius Stakelborough, Le Select is an island institution. It’s much more than a dive bar and burger joint and more like the island’s unofficial hangout—including regular concerts by Jimmy Buffett. Stakelborough died in 2020, but the good times and cheeseburgers in paradise live on.