Special rates can be found throughout the Caribbean during low season and St Barth is no exception. Below are two "high-end" specials.

• Tradewind Aviation is offering direct flights from San Juan to St Barth for $350 per person if you book before November 15. The regular fee is $495 per person. You can call 800-932-9222 or book your flight online at www.wimco.com/charter.

• The Hotel Guanahani & Spa is offering a one-euro-to-one-dollar exchange rate until the end of October. This is a savings of 20% to 25% over their normal rates. Two popular packages are the Spree package and the Romance package. The five-night Spree package includes daily breakfast, daily lunch or dinner, car rental, airport transfers and a choice of two of the following activities: two facial treatments, two windsurfing or tennis lessons, jet skiing for two or a beginner's scuba lesson. Rates start at $2,875. The 7-night Romance package includes includes extras such as a lunch of langouste, a gourmet dinner, massages, a cooking class and wine tasting, and either a half-day cruise with picnic or a sunset cruise with champagne. Rates range from $4,144 to $6,895. For complete details, you can contact the Guanahani at 590 590 27 66 60 or visit their web site at www.leguanahani.com.