Connect With Nature and Go to Sint Maarten Island
This is a Caribbean island famous for its picturesque landscape and flourishing floral and faunal habitats. Its natural beaches ashore the Caribbean Sea makes it an ideal destination for a quiet getaway. The emanating aura of this island constitutes balmy lazy noon on the beach, nights with starlit skies and incredible sunsets. Travelers simply surrender themselves to the natural gratification of this paradise and spend a dream vacation.
Philipsburg
The capital of the Dutch side, Phillipsburg is not only the commercial precinct in Sint Maarten but also act as the primary gateway in the Caribbean. The town is home to Princess Juliana International Airport from where the famous Maho Bay beach is easily accessible. The planes take off near the beach and fly over it at a low altitude. The lively city also boasts of excellent port anchoring great cruises and charter yachts.
Phillipsburg is shoppers’ heaven. The exclusive boutiques and plush stores lining the front street attract rich American and European tourists with exquisite jewelry, designer clothing, and branded accessories. For budget travelers, there is the buzzing outdoor market in a back street with a completely different aura. Here you will get a variety of items at moderate prices if you know the art of bargaining. From clothes, leather bags, swimsuits, water sports gear to spices, souvenirs and handicrafts you’ll get to buy anything here.
Loterie Farm
Adventurers and nature lovers would find the sprawling 135 acres of lush green nature reserve interesting with a fantastic opportunity to try out some adventure activities like climbing, hiking, mountain biking, trekking and gliding over the tree-top canopy. Hiking through the lush green tropical forest gives you an idea of the island’s rich flora and fauna. Halt at the Hidden Forest Café to dine with some delicious French dishes and wine and then continue your journey to the top of the hill, Pic du paradise. It is the highest spot on the island that offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the island. In short, Loterie Farm offers truly unmatched eco-tourism experience that makes your Caribbean vacation memorable.
Marigot
Marigot is the capital of the French Collectivity of Sint Maarten in the northern side of the island. The small picturesque town has its unique charm to impress travelers. The town gives an air of Parisian luxury blended with Caribbean liveliness. A beautiful marina and bustling outdoor market held on Wednesday and Saturday are the main attractions of the town. Shopping is duty-free across the island. Like back street in Phillipsburg, you’ll find fashionable clothing, swimwear, souvenirs, trinkets and a variety of items to shop at a much more affordable price than at the selective stores in the town.
This Caribbean island is ‘a dream come’ true for every tourist who loves beaches, tropical warmth and a vast panoramic landscape. By choosing to travel to Sint Maarten, you will certainly create memories for yourself to cherish for years to come. Tradewinds, tropical heat and a vast untouched horizon of Sint Maarten are its excellent features kept alive by its inhabitants.