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Is St Maarten Really As EXCITING
As You Were Told It Would Be?

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ABSOLUTELY!

St Maarten, the Caribbean Island Gem!

 
   

St Maarten's Cruise facility undergoes a major overhaul financed by two of the major Cruise Lines to the tune of US 97.5 million dollars - The new terminal at Princess Juliana Airport continues to get positive reviews and increased traffic - Fuel prices continue to threaten the livelihood of local businessmen while the average citizen struggles to buy bread - The Simpson's Bay Bridge opening times spark new discussions for possible nightly openings - The need for a coastal road on the Island linking Philipsburg to Simpson Bay is long overdue.......

 

 
"And, you have just found the ultimate Insider's Guide to the premier destination in the Caribbean's N.E. chain of islands...  I hope to be your guide to a vacation you will remember for the rest of your life!"

check This vacation guide is designed to help you make informed decisions for your well-deserved family vacation, based on my own research and personal experience of living and working in the Dutch Antillean Islands.

check Discover St Maarten through the eyes of someone who lives and works here... an Activities Director with a popular resort.

check Get the infomation that real people want and need. Peek in, poke about... get tips from us locals, and choose to your heart's delight.

check Ignore the noise and clutter of the commercial sites which are just trying to sell "stuff".  Get the best local knowledge from local people.

check Design your own vacation (with my help if you want) and experience the true essence of everyday life of those who live on St Maarten.

check I'll show you where to stay, eat... and the 'must-have' experiences. Heck - I'll even tell you where to park before you even get  to the Island.


     


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Sitting at the North-Easterly corner of the Caribbean Island chain this dual flag rock stands out with its numerous beaches and captivating hill top views. I was blown away the minute I landed at Princess Juliana International Airport.

From above you’d think that the pilot had lost his mind as the 737 barely misses the beach and hops over the fence onto the air strip. That was many years ago.

Today the breathtaking experience of the St Maarten landing remains the same, and I hope it never changes. I just LOVE it!

My Description of this GEM is simple.

It's a Caribbean Paradise - It's the only appropriate analogy that comes to mind.  Its views and vistas will just take your breath away.

Now, you can spend all of your time basking in the sun on the 37 beaches and do the popular Mud Baths, or get involved in dozens of other activities.  Relax or play.  Your choice. Do both!

I highly recommend visiting St Martin (as it is sometimes called). “Gosh”, "Wow!" are just some of the comments I hear! And, that's the emotion you'll experience every time you visit.

The residents here will compliment your visit by making you feel as comfortable as can be. We locals offer the best you can find on any Island paradise. It’s a place where we local folk still say “good morning” as you pass by at seven O’clock.

There are enough land and water activities here to last an eternity. From hiking to snorkeling, horse back riding, island excursions, skydiving... the list goes on.

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My Mission is Simple

Here you'll get honest, warm hearted information and quality recommendations. If I haven't done or researched it myself you won't find it on this site. If you can't find what you're looking for then just ask me for it and I'll research it for you. This is my commitment to your perfect vacation on my personal Caribbean Paradise.

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I will continually add more information about St Maarten and the other nearby islands in the N.E. Caribbean chain of islands, so you can fully experience the beauty and wonder of my home... and our warm welcome whenever you come visit us here on St Maarten, our Caribbean Island gem.

What our visitors say.
"Loved your site. Very homey and personable. I loved the detail and personal experience that went into the development of your site. The colors reminded me of the islands and I loved the content that painted a wonderful picture of the island. Great work."
"Thanks for such invaluable information. This is truely a no pressure source. I will highly refer the Celine Charters on your sailing page. My husband and I had an excellent day trip sailing out to Tintamarre Island, where we did the mud baths. Once again thanks for your recommendations."
"I liked that you gave information about the island and the best (pricewise) time to go. If you get a visit from a hurricane, then we may get a visit. I liked the photographs good job there. Your site had a personal touch that I really liked. "



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Transportation St Maarten, Getting around the Caribbean Island
Transportation St Maarten, Getting around the Caribbean Island

Restaurants St Maarten - The tastes of The Caribbean...
Restaurants St Maarten - The tastes of The Caribbean...

Caribbean Water Sports
Caribbean Water Sports

Sailing St Maarten
Sailing St Maarten

Weather St Maarten. Find out what the weather is like on St Maarten today.
Weather St Maarten: Find out what the weather is like on the Caribbean island of St Maarten today.

Shopping Saint Martin - Duty free shopping.
Shopping Saint Martin - Get information on the best value for your money.

St Maarten car rentals: Cheap and dependable...
St Maarten Car Rentals: Choosing a reliable rental car company for your visit...

St Martin Beaches - Get the complete guide all the popular beaches on St Martin.
St Martin Beaches - Get the complete guide all the popular beaches on St Martin.

St Maarten Vacation, Tell us your best vacation experience
St Maarten Vacation, Tell us your best favorite experience

Caribbean Islands Map
Caribbean Islands Map

St Maartens history is Something You Can't Escape.
St Maartens history and information of the earliest humans dating back to 2000 BC can be found here.

12 Metre Regatta - The Best Sailing Experience In the Caribbean
12 Metre Regatta - The Best Sailing Experience In the Caribbean

Contact Kenneth Hall from www.discover-stmaarten.com
Contact form for Kenneth Hall from www.discover-stmaarten.com

Lescargot Restaurant - Great Food and The Best Carberet
Lescargot Restaurant - Get to L'escargot early for a great dinner and see the mother of Caribbean Caberet.

12 Metre FAQs - Most Common Questions.
12 Metre FAQs - Find answers to frequently asked questions..

St Martin Restaurants - Bookings
St Martin restaurants - Get the latest scoot on popular St Martin Restaurants.

Cheries Cafe Restaurant. Notorious on St Maarten for fun.
Cheries Cafe Restaurant. Notorious on St Maarten for fun.

St Maarten Car Rental - Your source for reliable cars in St Maarten.
St Maarten car rental - Once on the Island you'll need a Car to get around. Make your booking now and cash in on the early bird effect.

Simpson bay Beach - Gather information on this not so well attended beach.
Simpson bay Beach - Here you find everything about simpson bay and its surroundings.

Great Bay Beach - Get your feet wet in the heart of philipsburg.
Great Bay Beach - Here you'll be able to find everything you need from activities to shopping all in one spot.

Mullet Bay Beach - This west coast beach offers a Caribbean sunset.
Mullet Bay Beach - A few minutes drive from the busy maho Plaza, Mullet Bay offers a prime picnic area and a golf course.

pinel island - Experience a french traquil get away.
Pinel Island - Escape the mainland into this tropical paradise. Your own palm laced terrane.

Friars Bay Beach - Home of the full moon party.
Friars Bay Beach - Made popular by Kali's beach bar and the full mon parties.

Maho Beach - Enjoy Sunset Beach Bar and Aircraft landings and a stunning Sunset.
Maho Beach - Find information on the MAHO BEACH area where the party animals come alive.

Little Bay Beach - ESCAPE the crowds and enjoy this secret beauty at DIVI HOTEL.
Little Bay Beach - Get the entire package - GREAT snorkeling, Restaurants, the beach bar and of course the beach.

Happy Bay - Dont miss out on this extremely quiet shore line.
Happy Bay - Enjoy a fifteen minute hike over from Friars Bay French St Martin.

Tintamarre Island - Take a day excrsion to this French pearl.
Tintamarre Mud Baths - Treat yourself to a free SPA TREATMENT right on the golden sandy beach of Tintamarre Island.

Le Galion Beach - Yet another popular French St Martin Beach.
Le Galion Beach - Made popular by its shallow waters, kite surfing and picnic area, Le Galion beach ranks high.

Blue Point - The leaders in computer Supplies.
Blue Point - The leading supplier of IT and electronic supplies.

The Jerk Restaurant - 100% Jamaican food, right on St Maarten...
The Jerk Restaurant - 100% Jamaican food, right on St Maarten...

Lees Cafe Restaurant - Famous on St Maarten for its grilled fish.
Lees Cafe Restaurant - Famous on St Maarten for its grilled fish.

Pineapple Pete Restaurant - Known on St Maarten for great food and atmosphere
Pineapple Pete Restaurant - Known on St Maarten for great food and atmosphere.

Karakter Restaurant - Hidden Treasure On The Beach.
Karakter Restaurant - Try this great tapas restaurant on Simpson Bay beach.

Green Planet - Keeping St Maarten Clean.
Green Planet - Blue Point in colaboration with discover-stmaarten.com heightens awareness for a cleaner environment.

Marks Place - Where Local dishes stand out.
Marks Place - Where local dishes rule, A selection of food from about the caribbean in a prime locaion.

Tintamarre Mud Baths - Don't miss out on this secret.
Tintamarre Mud Baths - Don't miss out on this secret - Get the information on how to get to Timtamarre Island and what to expect from the Tintamarre mud baths.

Orient Beach - Best clothing optional spot n the world.
Orient Beach - See how the french do it. This is a full service beach providing everything from chairs to jet skis.

Travel Links - Premium Partners of Discover St Maarten web site.
Travel Links - Here you'll find hand pick web sites that add to the visitors experience. Quality sites that give information.

Loterie Farm - Soar your way through the trees in St Maarten.
Loterie Farm - Soar through the fly zone for a 1 1/2 hr zip line experience.

Butterfly Farm - A world of Butterflies
Butterfly Farm - A world of Butterflies and tours for educational purposes, photos and more.

The Stone Restaurant - Your meats prepared on a volcanic stone.
The Stone Restaurant - Chef Johan delights your taste buds with his Frenche Japanese fusion prepared on a volcanic stone.

Cabana Restaurant - Enjoy a tropical setting overlooking Simpson's Bay.
Cabana Restaurant - Cabana is a predominantly local restaurant located at the Royal Palm Resort in Simpson's Bay. Complete with its welcoming pool bar cabana is a vacationers dream come true.

St Maarten Information - Here you'll find general Information about St Maarten.
St Maarten Information - Get the information about driving, simpson bay bridge, culture, airlines, climate, getting here and much more.



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