This seaside resort is set along 7 mi/11 km of coral beaches. Though the beaches are not ideal for swimming, you can snorkel over portions of the coral. In and around St. Gilles are the Garden of Eden botanical garden, a nine-hole golf course, places for camping, a horseback-riding school, pleasant hotels and a yacht club. It's also a favorite shopping spot for tourists. Be aware that this town, more often than not, experiences daylong traffic jams because of the heavy traffic going to and from beaches. Also, note that hotels there are notorious for overbooking rooms. 25 mi/40 km southwest of St. Denis.
