Charming Saint Maarten with Turquoise Waters and White Sandy Beaches
Dubbed as the “Gourmet Capital of the Caribbean”, Saint Maarten or St. Maarten is home to 37 beaches with tropical climate, turquoise waters and white sandy beaches. There is a place for every visitor as you will be able to enjoy the beaches and party on with the wicked nightlife.
The Beaches
If you go to Saint Maarten, you can never ignore the amazing beaches that give off a very relaxing vibe. One of the most popular is Maho Beach. The spectacle continues as you go Orient Beach with its sugar-like texture sand, which is considered as one of the most dazzling beaches in Saint Maarten.
Fun Activities
While the beaches may be your first itinerary on your list, there are many activities that St. Maarten has to offer. Whether you are on your romantic holiday getaway or a family vacation, you will always find something to do in the island. From nature exploration to fishing and sailing, you can also go snorkeling, wind surfing and scuba diving.
The Runway at Princess Juliana Airport
Prepare for an experience of a lifetime as you get to have a close encounter with a landing aircraft passing about 20 feet over Maho Beach. Although it poses dangers to both the tourists on the beach and to the planes, this unusual activity has attracted travelers to go watch as the airplanes land.
Watching airplanes land is always a fascinating site and Saint Maarten is just one of the few places in the world where the aircraft can be viewed in their flight alleyway just exterior to the ending of the runway. Because of this unusual yet very famous activity, the everyday departures and arrivals schedules of planes are displayed in some restaurants and bars.
Explore the Island
Saint Maarten may be surrounded with the most stunning beaches in the world but there are also other activities that will help you learn more about the island. In order to accomplish this, it is always best to hire an experience tour guide to take you to the remarkable spots in the island.
Some of the must-visit sites in your itinerary are St. Maarten Zoo and Botanical Gardens and the Butterfly Farm. Knowing more about the island’s history will be more exciting at the Fort Amsterdam, Heritage Museum and Fort Louis.
Fort Amsterdam showcases Dutch dominance while Heritage Museum houses various exhibits, displays and library of St. Maarten. Fort Louis shows what is left of the French influence to the island.
The Nightlife
The wicked nightlife in the island is what attracts most tourists. The glitzy and vibrant entertainment fills the streets with party goers looking for the best spot to enjoy the night out in clubs and bars. You can even to choose to play at the Sonesta Mahoor Casino Royale if you are into loud music and partying.
World Class Dining Experience
Top ranked chefs from all over the planet want to work at Saint Maarten as it is called the gourmet capital of the Caribbean. You get to enjoy world class dining from popular chefs and savor freshly prepared gourmet dishes, making the whole experience memorable and complete.
Accommodation and Resorts
There are plenty of options as to where you want to spend the night at St. Maarten. Westin and Radisson are just two of the options which are ideal if you are in a big group. If you are on a longer vacation, you can opt to rent out a villa, condo or a small in. wherever you are staying, the nightlife and the exciting activities in the island are just within reach.
Probably the best time to go to St. Maarten is during the months of April to the first week of December. Lodging rates are definitely cheaper or almost half the usual rate compared during high peak season. You can go there through the flights going to Princess Juliana International Airport or through its world class cruise port, the St. Maarten A.C. Wathey Pier.
