From Shopping to Sailing, from Dancing to Dining, there are so many FUN activities on St Martin / St Maarten to keep you and the family busy! Furthermore, you should explore Scuba diving yacht charter and Snorkeling.
The offshore waters offer a wide and challenging variety of gamefish, including marlin, tuna, dolphinfish, barracuda, and kingfish. The Marlin Cup occurs in May. Additionally, the Saint-Martin Billfish Tournament takes place here every year in June.
All year long, you may charter boats at very reasonable rates. Although some of the fish are only in season in these waters from December through March. Charters typically include bait, tackle, and some form of refreshment.
St. Martin is perhaps most famous for its restaurants and the elegance of its cuisine. From the most sumptuous French delicacies to the tangy blends of Creole cooking to more alluring tastes like Chinese and East Indian, the island provides a wide variety of restaurants. As well as restaurants, brassieres, and barbecue shacks called lolos that delight even the most sophisticated of gourmets. The St. Martinois take pride in their cooking, which approaches something of an art form here. Reservations are recommended for dinner at most of the more fashionable dining spots. Although usually, they are not necessary at lunchtime. Many places also provide music for dancing, as do the many nightclubs around the island. Bands play a variety of zouk, calypso, reggae, jazz, and pop.
St. Maarten expresses its culinary soul not by creating a single cuisine but by giving voice to cooking styles from the far-flung corners of the globe. Diners can select from more than 300 restaurants offering French, Dutch, Caribbean, Italian, Chinese, Indonesian, Creole, and more.
Grand Case is a village famous for its gourmet restaurants and beachfront dining.
One of the island’s great attractions has been the duty-free shopping available on both sides. Luxury items from all over the world are regularly offered at bargain prices.
From French and Italian clothing fashions to Dutch and Japanese electronics, Indonesian batiks, and Chinese embroidery. You will find jewelry, leather, crystal, liquors, and fine porcelain, free of all taxes and customs.
The French side also provides a more leisurely shopping experience since the crowds from the cruise ships tend to be attracted more to the Dutch side.
The one 18-hole golf course on the island is located on the Dutch side of St. Maarten at nearby Mullet Bay. It is located near Maho Beach and Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), making it easily accessible. The course is open to all visitors; call ahead to reserve a slot.
Twenty-five miles of clearly defined footpaths are waiting for those who want to experience the island’s natural beauty on foot. They run through the mountains and along the shore. Coupled with revealing some spectacular and magnificent panoramas.
Many visitors start or end their hike at Loterie Farm. Then, hike to Pic Paradis for panoramic views and rainforest adventures.
The Coralita Beach Resort operates a small stable and rents out horses for a truly romantic ride along the beach.
Rent small boats, like Sunfish and Sailfish, out of many hotels. While chartering larger craft for longer trips is possible from several different operators around the island.
Especially trips to more isolated spots like the Ilet Pinel. If so desired, sailing instructions can be included. If you are a racing enthusiast, you can partake in several regattas held here annually. Usually at the end of March.
Simpson Bay and Orient Bay Beach are other popular beaches you can visit on a boat tour.
Visibility in the waters around the island typically extends for about 100 feet and sometimes can even reach up to 200 feet. The coral reefs offer a wide variety of sea life. Not to mention the wreck of an English battleship dating back to 1801, located just off the coast of St. Maarten in the Great Bay.
Dive operators may be found at many of the major resorts and hotels and at several independent shops around the island. Instruction from beginner to advanced is readily available. Certified divers should remember to bring their licenses and diving logs. Renting equipment is easy. And snorkeling is incredibly inexpensive.
Tennis remains one of the favorite pastimes in St. Martin. You will find more than 70 courts over the whole island. You can find many of these in hotels. Consequently, Tennis pros are on hand in several of these places to instruct for a modest fee.
Also, squash is available at several sports clubs and fitness centers. But keep in mind to wear appropriate attire. Although not necessarily tennis whites.
At the more popular white sand beaches and inland lagoons, Windsurfing, water-skiing, parasailing, and jet-skiing are regularly offered. Rental and instruction tend to be pretty inexpensive.
Enjoy all these activities on St Martin and so much more. Also, check out the St Barts Yacht Charter page.
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