More About St Maarten And What To Do There

By Janine Hughes


If you are booking a holiday to the Caribbean, then you have to consider going to one island in particular. That island is St Maarten, a beautiful jewel located in the north east of the Caribbean sea, east to Puerto Rico. Divided into the French part - about sixty one percent - and the Dutch part - about thrity nine percent - this is a place you will not forget.

Obviously, Dutch and French are the official language of this island, but English is actually the most commonly heard language hear. Visitors will also hear a variety of local dialects based on creole French and another language known as Papiamento, which is a language spoken by those hailing from fellow Caribbean islands Aruba and Curacao. Because of this mix of languages, the island undoubtedly has many names and those names are spelled in many different ways. It is commonly referred to as SXM as well.

It is an extremely popular tourist destination and there is lots to do when visiting either part of the island, no matter what kind of holiday visitors are looking for. On the French side of the island, there are a number of nude beaches, outdoor markets and a host of Indian Caribbean and French cuisine, all of which this part of SXM is well known for. Meanwhile, the Dutch side of SXM boasts nightlife, casinos, jewelry, beaches and native rum.

Accommodation here ranges from guesthouses and hotels to timeshares and private villas. Visitors can book any of these options through their preferred travel agent when booking flight plans or they can book separately online. The top luxury resort in SXM is The Belmond La Samanna, known simpy as La Samanna locally. It is a five-star accommodation worthy of its accolades.

If you are going to partake in any of the island's plentiful activities, some of them must include the beach. There are 37 beaches to enjoy here, so whether you like watching the sunset, relaxing with a good drink, riding on horseback, deep sea fishing or scuba diving and snorkeling, you will find it here. There is hardly anything you cannot do on one of these amazing beaches.

Visitors can take any one of several day trips on offer during their trip. A day trip to Anguilla or to Prickly Pear Cay is a must during a visit to Saint Martin. Packages include snorkeling adventures, lunch and refreshments, as well as any port fees. These day trips cost around $100 USD.

You can also take the catamaran to Anguila and visit Dolphin Discovery Anguilla, which is unforgettable. Here, you will get to swim with the dolphins and can partake in an activity with them as well. There are three activities available. You will also get to have lunch at one of Anguilla's best restaurants on the beach. All of this costs a little more than two hundred USD.

For less than $80 USD, young adults will enjoy the pirate shore excursion package on offer, which includes unlimited drinks for the day. Other shore excursions cost even less, showing off some of Saint Martin's best sights and landmarks in a four- to five-hour trip around the island. These shore excursions include stops to visit local markets or indulge in snorkeling and scuba diving.




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