Sint Maarten aka: St Martin

I want to go to the airport and get blasted by a 747, and watch in awe how they land 40 ft above my little head. Ain’t I something?

The airport.
planes fly in over the beach:
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although i spent half the time hiding under an umbrella and wearing a blanket lol, i could drink beer and other beverages under 21! i loved being able to walk right up to the bar and grab one to go!... the clubs were nice too. i loved dancing and i even got my hair braided down there! i would definately go back!

I went on a family vacation in 1998. I was 19 so I spent a lot of time on my own. There’s a lot to do, but most things cost more than I had. Also, there were very few singles that I could see. Not a great place to go stag.
The beaches were great at the resorts, but there was a storm not long before so the public beaches were still trashed. Still, the food was incredible and the weather was great.
I haven’t been to any other tropical destinations, so I will probably not go back until I have something to compare to.
I thought the island was poor and dirty outside the resorts, which takes away some appeal for me. But I’ve heard that’s how it is at most destination resorts.

xmas 2006 in st. martin/st.marteen. a vaca filled with beautiful beaches and a large dose of relaxation.

I work on a boat that’s based here, so at the moment this is home. St M is a great island..but you have to work a bit harder to appreciate it fully compared to some other places. If you come here, escape your resort and go on a road trip. Rent a car (or, better still, a Harley!) and go explore. Leave the casinos and shops of Simpson Bay / Phillipsburg behind and head north.. you’ll find some great, secluded beaches, and see the real, undeveloped part of the island.

Just got back from a week in Sint Maarten and I know I must have gained a few pounds. You can’t swing a cat without hitting a good restaurant. From Lolo’s in Grand Case where the lobsters are cooked in an open air restaurant and grilled before your eyes to Les Boucaniers with the fantastic setting right on the beach (try the Bonito appetizer!). Mary’s Boon has a fabulous Sunday Brunch and the setting again, is gorgeous. If you don’t mind looking at crystal clear turquoise deserted beaches while enjoying a delicious lunch this is for you. On Market day, Wednesday, in Marigot there is a woman there selling spices make sure you pick some up. You can’t miss the fabulous smells coming from her booth and you MUST pick up some of the rum made directly on the island. The Banana rum is unbelievable as well as the Aphrodisiac rum made with orange and ginger.

Got off the boat and took a cab. Lovely beathes!

It is absolutely gorgeous!

Lots of beaches, casinos, shopping, culture, many restaurants, two countries in one, friendly locals, great exotic drinks, butterfly farm, Passangran Inn has the best coffee, Harley Davidson, The Pink Pearl Chinese Restaurant …......................stay tuned for more.