In the imaginations of those who yearn for distant horizons and seas laden with stories, few images are as magnetic as that of a treasure buried beneath the sand, guarded by the whispers of ancient legends. Treasure Island , that immortal novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, imprinted on our memory the romantic myth of wandering pirates, secret maps, and hidden treasure. However, like every well-told fable, it is born from a glimmer of truth.
Far from the immediate extravagance of common buccaneers, there were those who decided to leave a more lasting mark. Like the feared Montbars the Exterminator , a corsair who braved the shores of the Spanish Empire with fire and steel. It is said that he hid his fortune in a hidden cave in Anse du Gouverneur , on the island of Saint Barth, and that the soul of the sailor who helped him and was betrayed still watches over that invisible treasure.
Thus, each ferry arrival from Saint Martin , or each landing at the small airfield in the hills, evokes the promise of an adventure to be experienced, a story yet to be told.
SAINT BARTH: THE HIDDEN GARDEN
Named by Christopher Columbus in honor of his brother Bartholomew, Saint Barthélemy , or simply Saint Barth , it has also been called Ounalao , by the native peoples who first inhabited this island of pelicans and salty breezes.
Today, Saint Barth stands as a jewel of tropical charm: a French enclave in the heart of the Caribbean, influenced by the culture of northern France. Unlike other islands, there were no plantations or slavery here, but rather modest crops scattered among the hills and slopes. That difference forever shaped its identity.
The result is an intimate paradise, where luxury is expressed in villas tucked away among palm trees, beach, and sand, where Gustavia 's harbor glistens like a living postcard, and where the beaches seem to whisper secrets into the ears of attentive travelers. Saint Barth is, in essence, a Caribbean Saint Tropez , bathed in a sun that makes it golden and eternal.
SAINT MARTIN: THE DUAL ISLAND
When Columbus arrived on this island divided by history and geography, the calendar gave him a name: Saint Martin of Tours , the bishop who parted his cloak to shelter a pilgrim. A metaphor, perhaps, for what this land is today: shared , generous , divided without breaking .
Saint Martin, in its French half, and Sint Maarten, under Dutch sovereignty, coexist in a tiny but vibrant territory, sharing beaches, culture, and a unique energy that makes them fascinating. Here, 36 beaches outline the contours of an island that expands with every wave. From the turquoise serenity of Baie Longue to the impressive Baie de l'Embouchure, every corner reveals a universe of its own.
And as if nature were not enough, the hand of man added a unique spectacle: Princess Juliana Airport , where planes seem to kiss the sand with each landing, while the sea caresses with foam and wind.
SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES: WHERE THE RAINBOW LIVES
Youloumain , as the Caribs called it, in honor of the spirit of the rainbow. Today we know it as Saint Vincent , an island of black sand, green mountains, and ancestral memory. Sighted by Columbus on January 22, 1498, it was named after Saint Vincent , although the island's soul still speaks its indigenous language.
The volcanic beaches of Villa and India Bay embrace modern resorts, while the Grenadines archipelago, with its white sand beaches and clear waters, offers a contrast as radical as it is beautiful. Here, each island is a note in a symphony of colors, and each reef a window to the underwater world.
MARTINIQUE: THE FRENCH HEART OF THE CARIBBEAN
Martinique is not just an island: it's France under the Caribbean sun . A French overseas territory and European region, it's a place where Creole culture and drum music come alive. Its history began with the arrival of Columbus in 1502, and Martinique has maintained its French identity since 1635.
Here, French blends with the rhythm of Martinican Creole, in a harmony that can be heard in the streets of Fort-de-France and enjoyed in every sip of agricultural rum. Martinique is a living culture, Afro-Caribbean memory, and a blend of European tradition that thrives among volcanoes and beaches.
GUADALUPE: THE ISLAND OF BEAUTIFUL WATERS
Before it was Guadalupe , it was Karukera , the island of beautiful waters . Columbus gave it its current name in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe , but the island's soul remains ancestral.
This French Caribbean archipelago is also tropical Europe: an ultra-peripheral region floating among coconut palms and volcanoes. Just 600 km from the South American continent, Guadeloupe is a mosaic of islands, cultures, flavors, and rhythms, where the sea quietly tells stories and the sun never seems to set.
This Corso selection is a journey: each piece is a map, each concept an island to be discovered. Our new selection is born from the heart of the Caribbean, from its myths, its beaches, and its ancient names. From the Montbars cave to the sands of Baie Longue, passing through the holy waters of Karukera, we transform memory and beauty into jewels that tell stories.
This Corso selection is a journey: each piece is a map, each concept an island to be discovered. Our new selection is born from the heart of the Caribbean, from its myths, its beaches, and its ancient names. From the Montbars cave to the sands of Baie Longue, passing through the holy waters of Karukera, we transform memory and beauty into jewels that tell stories.
