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Learn more about the Caribbean's most exciting vacation destination! If you appreciate gourmet food, world class duty free shopping, vibrant nightlife, pristine beaches, year-round warm climate and a cosmopolitan atmosphere with a Caribbean twist, Sint Maarten - Saint Martin is for you!

SINT MAARTEN - SAINT MARTIN provides vacationers the opportunity to enjoy three distinct cultures on one 37 square mile island.

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What to Do in One Day http://st-maarten.com/index.php/one-day-tours http://st-maarten.com/index.php/one-day-tours Got only one day on St. Maarten? Here are some recommendations of how to spend your day:

Take a tour around the complete island with an experienced guide in a comfortable, air-conditioned van and enjoy all the sights, beach and shopping >>> Jo Junie Tours. For visitors with special needs, visit >>> Accessible Ventures

Experience on-the-water excitement piloting your very own two-man RHINO Watercraft.  The award-winning Rhino Excursion guides you on your own boat to the best coastal spots  >>>
Shop for amazing jewelry bargains in Philipsburg and get unique island souvenirs at one of the >>> Shipwreck Shops.

Experience
an authentic square rigged Tall Sip – have a fun sail around the island's coast the old fashioned way >>> Lord Sheffield

You like it
faster, with some glamor thrown it, plus scuba diving and even a shark feeding show? Charter a sophisticated motor yacht >>> Top Secret
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Where to Stay http://st-maarten.com/index.php/travel/50-travel-details/300-recommended-accommodations http://st-maarten.com/index.php/travel/50-travel-details/300-recommended-accommodations living-room_400

Princess Heights Deluxe Condo Hotel
Affordable Luxury Boutique Condo Hotel offering spacious studios, one and two bedroom suites with gourmet kitchens and beautiful ocean views.
FEATURED RESORT>>>


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Holland House Beach Hotel
A St. Maarten landmark with a unique location right on Great Bay beach in Philipsburg. Walk right out onto the gorgeous beach, or use another exit to be directly in the center of the Caribbean's most bustling duty free shopping district. FEATURED RESORT>>>


Exterior_View-orgDivi Little Bay Beach Resort
Located on a private peninsula between two beautiful bays in Dutch St. Maarten, the Divi Little Bay Beach Resort is minutes from the Caribbean's best shopping and dining, but feels worlds apart. FEATURED RESORT>>>


lagoon-view-summit-resort_bThe Summit Resort Hotel
Overlooking the most beautiful part of the expansive Simpson Bay Lagoon, with further vistas over the French side's capital of Marigot and the neighboring island of Anguilla, the Summit Hotel's several low-rise, cottage-style buildings are standing on a bluff in the so-called Dutch Lowlands, close to the Cupecoy region. FEATURED RESORT>>>


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Why You Need a Rental Car http://st-maarten.com/index.php/rental-carsintro http://st-maarten.com/index.php/rental-carsintro pvalue-logo_160Rental car rates are amongst the lowest in the world! This island is dramatically different from other Caribbean vacation destinations and we feel that a rental car is a must in order to get the most out of your stay on St. Maarten – St. Martin. While other islands specialize in all-inclusive resorts and discourage guests to explore on their own, St. Maarten is perfeSt Maarten Rental Carctly suited to roam freely and safely.

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What to See http://st-maarten.com/index.php/component/content/article/47-activities/427-island-tour-by-car http://st-maarten.com/index.php/component/content/article/47-activities/427-island-tour-by-car logo_dollar-thrifty-150Circumnavigate the island in half a day with your rental car and discover its town, beaches and most spectacular vistas. By reading the following series of articles and with the help of a free GPS navigation system, exploring St. Maarten/St. Martin has never been easier.

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Shopping for Jewelry http://st-maarten.com/index.php/component/content/article/44-shopping/320-shopping-jewelry http://st-maarten.com/index.php/component/content/article/44-shopping/320-shopping-jewelry shopping_michelle_cutoutDiamonds! Emeralds! Any kind of precious metal in any shape or quantity... St. Maarten's jewelry shops are amongst the most competitive in the world and line Philipsburg's fabulous Frontstreet. Prices for top-quality jewelry are amazingly low! Here a list of some of the most established stores:

BALLERINA JEWELERS - Four locations on island >>>
CARIBBEAN GEMS - Family owned with two locations >>>
DIAMONDS INTERNATIONAL - Locations world-wide with Caribbean roots >>>
JEWELS BY LOVE- Fine time-pieces and jewelry >>>
JOE'S JEWELRY INTERNATIONAL - Jewelry and large selection of watches in three locations >>>
KEY'S FINE JEWELRY - Located in Frontstreet and at the cruise ship facility >>>
ORO DIAMANTE - Diamonds and Jewelry in the center of town >>>
TOUCH OF GOLD - Quality loose diamonds and jewelry >>>

 

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Where to Eat http://st-maarten.com/index.php/component/content/article/362-restaurants http://st-maarten.com/index.php/component/content/article/362-restaurants Known as the "Gastronomic Capital of the Caribbean", St. Maarten/St. Martin offers the widest variety of cuisine and prices of any other island in the world! We boast well over 300 restaurants serving anything from local BBQ ribs and chicken, to first class French fare cooked by famous chefs imThelma from Big Wood Grill, Sint Maartenported for the season from Paris. It is said that one such chef, searching for a lighter side of French cooking for those vacationing in warmer climates, invented Nouvelle Cuisine right here in Grand Case.

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Vacation Rentals http://st-maarten.com/index.php/travel/111-recommended-accommodations/343-vacation-rentals http://st-maarten.com/index.php/travel/111-recommended-accommodations/343-vacation-rentals There is a wide selection of vacation rentals available - from ultra-luxurios beach front estates to comfortable studio apartments.
blue-view-escapesVisit Blue View Escapes to browse a wide selection on luxury villas on St. Maarten, St. Martin, St. Barths and Anguilla.
FEATURED VILLA RENTAL >>>

pool-and-ocean-1Hidden Sunrise Heaven - 5-Bedroom luxury homes right on a secluded beach - unique Dutch side location with complete privacy.
FEATURED VILLA RENTAL >>>

image1_500Beautiful Villas by PIERRES CARAIBES - a leading villa rental agency with an impressive portfolio of vacation villas available.
FEATURED VILLA RENTAL >>>


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info@st-maarten.com (Administrator) frontpage Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:52:49 +0000
Activities for All http://st-maarten.com/index.php/component/content/article/47-activities/390-activities-for-all http://st-maarten.com/index.php/component/content/article/47-activities/390-activities-for-all For those who can only bear so much sun worshiping, St. Maarten/St. Martin boasts a huge array of activities to offer, for all ages and interests.

watersports6_300The island of St. Maarten – St. Martin offers many attractive dive sites, with the majority of them located in the waters off the Dutch side coast. The Caribbean Dive College and AquaMania provide diving excursions to scuba divers of all experience levels.  READ MORE ABOUT DIVING AND SNORKELING >>>


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St.Maarten-St.Martin Real Estate http://st-maarten.com/index.php/component/content/article/53-real-estate/184-sxm-real-estate http://st-maarten.com/index.php/component/content/article/53-real-estate/184-sxm-real-estate Known for years as the Caribbean's most exciting vacation destination, the island has now been discovered by upscale real estate buyers and is fast developing into one of the world's most prestigious locations to own a residence.

There are several competent and reliable realtors on St Maarten/St Martin, but there is no conclusive Multiple Listing Service available to the buyer. Searching for that perfect piece of property in paradise is a time consuming journey through numerous real estate offices.btn_readmore_up

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