St.Martin Island Travel Guide: The Traveller

It is one of the most exciting vacation destinations in the CARIBBEAN’S. The Caribbean island of St Martin is no stranger to tourism. This island is a cultural jewel of the Caribbean where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Caribbean Sea. St. Martin is a wonderful place for relaxing in the sand or playing in the waves. Get the experience of visiting two islands colonies. The island is both urban and untamed with rain forest like landscape, whole beaches, amazing caves and wildlife. St Martin comes to life after dark. Especially nightclubs, casinos, beach parties. If you’re a night owl then you’ve chosen the right destinations.

St Martin is the perfect place to renew your passion for life and do what comes naturally. So put the worries of the world behind you and live in the moment. You can enjoy all night in St Martin. When you feel to lay your head and make yourself feel at home. St Martin offers endless possibilities with accommodation to suit every taste. There are dozens of casinos and clubs featuring talent from all over the world. People from all over come to enjoy a variety of cultural experiences like the Heineken Regattas where hundreds of vessels set their sails for a yearly race of St Martin Carnival, a parade of dance and live calypso music.

People will never leave this island with empty hand because St Martin Island is a tax free as well as duty free. You can till you drop. If you wish to appreciate gourmet food, St Martin is called the Gastronomic capital of the Caribbean. You will never have to eat in the same place twice even if you have to stay here for a year. World class duty free shopping, vibrant nightlife, cosmopolitan atmosphere with a Caribbean twist and pristine beaches is for you.

Here are few places where one can enjoy in St Martin:

THE ORIENT BAY: There is a constant activity on Orient Bay right from parasailing and windsurfing to eating and drinking and live music. This beach is famous for its nudity some travellers chose to keep their clothes on. The orient nudist resort is located next door, so consider carefully before bringing your children. To rent umbrellas or beach chairs one must pay the fees.

CUPECOY: is a set of three beaches surrounded by limestone cliffs. The sunset over here is unbelievable; you can enjoy the day’s end in one of the e beach bars. Family should be aware of the clothing option. This beach is free but the paid parking lot is chargeable.

FRONT STREET is famous for best bargains on Jewellery, china electronics, Gauvaberry Emporiums and its primo Potent Liqueur. The front street is intensely crowded especially when a cruise ship is docked.

LOTERIE FARM is located close to the top of St Martin highest point Pic Paradis. It is a home to the fly zone extreme. There is a bus ride up the mountain and immediately sends you sailing over the treetops

ST MARTINS ZOOLOGICAL PARK is the largest in the Caribbean and has a variety of animals, birds and some local species. Macaws, parrot and other birds fly freely about and if you pick up some food at the entrance you might even make a few new friends that will follow you about.

KAYAK TO PINEL ISLAND: Pinel Island is a little slices of paradise with fantastic snorkelling just a short kayak ride away from the cul de sac on the French side. Little ferry boat take people across the small channel but even with the small amount of tourist that visit Pinel Island is usually pretty deserted. With your own kayak rental you can paddle around the island.

So set yourself free and explore without limits filling many needs while you’re here and fulfilling many passions.