St. Martin – St. Maarten Area Map Neighborhoods You can travel freely between the two sides of this 37-square-mile island. In fact, the only indication that you’ve crossed from lively St. Maarten in the south to sleepy St. Martin up north is the “Bienvenue Partie Française” sign at the international border. St. Martin The French …
Best Times to Visit St. Martin – St. Maarten The best time to visit St. Martin and St. Maarten is May and June or between November and mid December. These select weeks are times when hotels advertise their best rates. The island’s weather is pleasant year-round, but these are times when rain showers are less …
10 Best Attractions near the Cruise Port in St. Maarten/St. Martin The Caribbean island of St. Maarten/St. Martin is no stranger to tourism: it is a common stop on most major cruise lines and its port can accommodate up to six ships at any time – that’s around 15,000 people visiting for the day. With …
Casinos Head for one of these St. Martin casinos and take a chance at winning big. Bear in mind that many casinos in Saint Martin mandate age limits for entrance. This island has plenty to choose from, so our St. Martin casino reviews will help you choose the ones for your trip. Have fun, and …
Fort Amsterdam Set on the promontory that separates Great Bay and Little Bay, this Dutch military base was Holland’s first island outpost. Built in 1631, the fort was intended to solidify a claim for control of the island’s salt resources. It was later co-opted by the Spanish and then picked up by the Dutch again …
Casino Royale One of the island’s largest casinos, Royale offers craps, baccarat, blackjack, Caribbean stud poker and roulette. It boasts more than 250 slot machines. Restaurants and shops are also available, and its piano bar features Caribbean rhythms along with other catchy tunes.
Atlantis World Casino Photo courtesy of Atlantis World Casino Day and night, this underwater-themed casino allows folks the opportunity to play their favorite games of chance and skill. Poker, craps, roulette and baccarat are available, along with hundreds of slot machines and black jack tables. Live entertainment can be found nightly, along with a host …
Orient Beach Photo courtesy of Mike Roberts NYC This lovely stretch of beach is protected by a coral reef, granting ample opportunity for snorkeling and swimming. The white-sand beaches are popular with residents and tourists alike, and it’s not difficult to find food, entertainment, rental equipment, or even shopping available. This beach is also clothing-optional …
America’s Cup Yacht Racing – St. Maarten 12 Metre Challenge Ever dreamed of sailing in an America’s Cup race? Well, here’s your chance! Four-time America’s Cup winner Dennis Conner started up this wildly popular business, which organizes up to four regattas per day in the high season, with five champion yachts. Each yacht can accommodate …
St. Maarten Zoological and Botanical Garden Native Caribbean wildlife populate this informative attraction on the Dutch side just north of Philipsburg. Mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians are represented, and you’ll be thrilled to view ocelots, peccaries, tamarins, monkeys, baboons, iguanas, tortoises, and an assortment of frogs, toads and birds. A gift shop and refreshments …
Aqua Mania Adventures Do a little island-hopping, snorkeling or scuba diving, sightseeing, fishing – Aqua Mania has it all. They offer all sorts of boating trips, from high-speed ferries to leisurely narrated cruises. They also offer kitesurfing, waterskiing, kayaking, mountain biking and a many other adventurous activities for the whole family.
Bayside Riding Club Horse rescue is the driving force behind Bayside. These are former race horses and animals that have been neglected or abused – the owners take amazingly great care of the horses, rehabilitating and slowly training them to be gentle tour horses. For novices, leisurely-paced rides along the beach are perfect. For more …
Loterie Farm Loterie Farm was once a famous sugar plantation, but in recent decades it had fallen into disrepair. Today, thanks to the efforts of a green-minded entrepreneur, the land has been converted into a fine nature preserve/outdoor eco-adventure center. Ziplines, suspended bridges, and miles of well-maintained hiking trails wend their way through acres of …