Review of St Maarten
St Maarten
Flights to St Maarten introduce an island of two nations, the French side and the Dutch side. Whichever one your St Maarten flight takes you to, white sandy beaches, seafood restaurants, live Caribbean music and local rum are guaranteed.
Things to do
Spend your St Maarten holiday crossing a rainforest on a zip-wire at Loterie Farm or admiring the local beauties at The Butterfly Farm. But a ticket to St Maarten doesn't have to leave you exhausted - relax and people watch on Orient Beach.
Shopping
A ticket to St Maarten sees bargain-lovers taking home duty-free cosmetics and designer jewellery. Souvenirs from a flight to St Maarten can be found at the island's local markets in Philipsburg and Marigot.
Restaurants
Most book flights to St Maarten not expecting to find some of the best fresh seafood and gourmet French cuisine in the Caribbean. Head for one of the many options in Grand Case, Philipsburg and Marigot.
Nightlife
With beach bars, open-air discos and a huge casino, Maho Beach sizzles at night. Many beach bars in Maho, Simpson Bay and Cupecoy are located near the airport.
When to go
KLM has frequent flights to St Maarten. Buy airline tickets to coincide with the island's festivals. The Heineken Regatta takes place in March, St Martin's Carnival in February and St Maarten's Carnival in April/May.
Upcoming events
- St Martin Billfish TournamentMay - Jun 2012 (annual)
- The Alliance RaceNov 2012 (annual)
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Things to do
SpotlightOrient Beach
Soft white sand, excellent snorkelling and surfing conditions and beach bars with live Caribbean music make St Martin's Orient Beach More about this item
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SpotlightGuavaberry Emporium
Liqueurs, rums, hot sauces and unique hand-painted bottles line the shelves of the colourful Guavaberry Emporium in Philipsburg. Big barrels More about this item
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SpotlightAntoine
The warmth of Antoine's owner Jean Pierre Pomarico seems to permeate everything in this comfortable seaside bistro in Philipsburg. But More about this item
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