When the French sold their island to the Dutch in 1784, the new owners, Sweden, created a free port, and renamed the capital after King Gustav III. The name remains, even though France took back the island. Consequently, shopping has long been a part of St. Barths’ history. While pirates were the original consumers, these days, anyone can get in on the duty-free luxuries found on the island. Gustavia St. Barths Mediterranean style in the heart of the Caribbean
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