St. Maarten / Saint Martin Activities.

St. Maarten / St. Martin - A Shopper's Paradise.
St. Maarten and St. Martin are duty-free shopping enclaves. While you are spending time in your own luxury vacation villa, your visits to the picturesque island capitals - Philipsburg on the Dutch side and Marigot on the French side are de rigueur. Look for cameras, watches, electronics, French wines and cheeses, Cuban cigars, fine gold and gemstone jewelry, porcelain, crystal, perfume and designer clothing imported directly from Paris. You can also find Indonesian batik clothing, Caribbean wood carvings and baskets, paintings by local artists, exotic spices, locally made hot sauces and St. Maarten's famous Guava berry liqueur, made from the berries of a tree that grows wild in the hills.

Delicious Dining - Caribbean Style in St. Maarten / St. Martin
St. Maarten / St. Martin is a gourmet destination with over 200 restaurants and cafes. Island offerings include everything from ocean-fresh seafood and local Caribbean recipes to bistro favorites, classic French haute cuisine, Italian, Argentine, Chinese, Indian and Indonesian specialties and sophisticated dishes that are a marriage of exotic spices and a feast for the senses. Rustic beachfront eateries and market stands called Lolos serve grilled fish and lobster, jerk chicken and other local meals. And there are fast food outlets for visitors who crave burgers and pizzas.

Many of the most famous restaurants in St. Maarten / St. Martin are in Philipsburg, Marigot and the tiny seaside village of Grand Case, which is often hailed as the "gastronomic capital of the Caribbean."

Sizzling Caribbean Nightlife in St. Maarten / St. Martin.
St. Maarten/St. Martin is the island that never sleeps! Start your evening with a sunset cocktail at one of the beach bars. Watch carefully and you may see the famous green flash of the tropics as the Caribbean sun dips below the horizon. Before returning to your very own St. Martin vacation home, let St. Maarten's musicians entertain you with your favorite piano melodies and everything from reggae, soul, soda and salsa to jazz, rock, rhythm and blues. Still not tired? Dance the night away at the disco.