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The resort island of St. Barts is known internationally for its luxury tourism and grandeur. Before the 1960s, its 2,000 inhabitants made a living from fishing and crafts. In 1957, American billionaire David Rockefeller, seduced by the extraordinary beauty of the place, bought land there and had a luxurious villa built. Since then, international stars and the world's richest people have been drawn to this island like magnets, creating what is today the premier luxury destination in the Caribbean. We meet the workers who work behind the scenes to keep this luxury island afloat. Numbering around 3,000, they come mainly from Portugal to try their luck at making a living in paradise. From chefs to luxury buyers to celebrity trainers, our cameras get an exclusive look into the daily lives of the millionaire visitors who have made this exotic paradise that is St. Barts an island of unparalleled luxury. This documentary was produced by Ligne de Front and directed by Marc de La Villardière and Clarisse Verrier. It was first released in 2017. ---- Regards sur le Monde offers exceptional documentaries from around the world. Discover faraway destinations and fascinating, virtually unknown cultures. Explore new worlds with our investigative journalists who have exclusive access to the most remote corners of the planet, infiltrate the most dangerous cities and follow the journeys of some of the most unique and incredible people, and bring you their stories. Discover the customs and traditions of each continent and understand the socio-political climate in which people around the world live. All this and much more to discover on Regards sur le Monde. Don't forget to click SUBSCRIBE to stay informed of our new content. See more in FRENCH: @regardssurlemondedocu Ver más documentales en ESPAÑOL: @HistoriasVivasDocumentales Watch more ENGLISH documentaries: @JavaDiscover