If you'd like to visit St Barth, but the world-renown hotels are out of your price range or you just prefer smaller places, other options do exist.

Salines Garden Cottages in Grande Saline offers five charming cottages, three of which have kitchenettes. All of the cottages have air-conditioning, ceiling fans, telephone, in-room safe, hair dryer, beach towels and a terrace. A pool on the premises, surrounded with comfortable chaise lounges, offers WiFi access. The cottages start at 80 euros from August 24 to December 19, 290 euros from December 20 to January 4 and 140 euros from January 5 to April 15. Visit www.salinesgarden.com for more details and photos.

Auberge de Terre Neuve, just up the hill from Flamands, has ten apartments and is a great deal, if you don't mind not having a reception desk. The apartments are modestly furnished and start at 80 euros, which includes a rental car (rates are 130 euros between December 15 and April 1).