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There’s an exotic Balinese feel to Globe Trotter, achieved by honey-hued wood and vibrant bursts of colour. That’s especially true in the spacious, open-plan living room, whose cathedral ceiling and oversized furnishings encourage relaxation. Beside that is an amenity-happy kitchen, with a breakfast bar, indoor dining area, and al fresco table to choose from for mealtimes. Meanwhile, each ensuite bedroom – two on this floor, and two downstairs – has an ocean view from its private terrace and safari-style outdoor shower.

Ah yes, the views. While many St Barts villas command glorious vistas, the panoramic ones from Globe Trotter are truly outstanding, and the enemy of camera batteries everywhere! Much of the island, including Saint Jean’s twinkling night-time lights, as well as the neighbouring isles of St Martin, St Kitts & Nevis, can be seen from up here in Lurin’s jungly hills, along with magical sunrises, sunsets and stars galore. The finest viewpoint is the sprawling terrace, where a long, heated pool plus numerous decks and loungers offer space for everyone.

You’re also extremely well located: in Gouverneur, Salines, Saint-Jean and Shell, you’ve got four of St Barts’ best sandy beaches within a five-minute drive, while red-roofed capital Gustavia’s shops and restaurants are closer still. That, along with the villa’s size, suits groups or multi-generational families who might wish to spend their days pursuing different interests before gathering together each evening.