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Where To Travel In 2017 ~ St Maarten!

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Second in the our series of posts highlighting our top choices for travel this year we bring you St Maarten!

This small Caribbean island is located towards the north of the Lesser Antilles, enjoys tropical breezes and a truly unique geographically history.  Searching for a romantic getaway, an island with a fun and fabulous night life, seemingly endless shopping, or a new family friendly destination?  St. Maarten offers a little something for everyone.

 

Here are six reasons why you should consider St. Maarten/St. Martin;

  1. Explore More: Check two unique countries off your bucket list in one trip. Yes, this is the smallest island in the world that is divided into two nations. This island has been divided between two countries for over 350 years. St. Martin and Sint Maarten are harmoniously shared by the French and the Dutch.  This division creates two distinct cultures to explore. The French side (St. Martin), is said to be more relaxed and sophisticated, while the Dutch side (St. Maarten) has a more lively feel.  two countries, two cultures, gives you twice is much to do!
  2. Beach Lovers Paradise:  With 37  beautiful white sand beaches on the island, you can’t possible see them all in one trip.  Feeling adventurous?  Rent a car, grab a map and a picnic basket, and take a day or two to explore the white sandy beaches and turquoise waters this tiny island is famous for.
  3. The Nightlife: St. Maarten offers a variety of trendy nightclubs, upscale dance clubs, hip bars, family friendly comedy shows, piano bars and even casinos.  Adventure awaits around every corner. 
  4. Shoppers Paradise: The entire island is duty free making this island a shoppers dream.  Don’t forget to pack your comfy walking shoes.
  5. A Foodie’s Delight:  The island not only boasts more than 300 restaurants, but the Caribbean flavours mingled with European culinary influences provide for unique and unforgettable dining experiences on both sides of the island.
  6. The Runway:  Deserving of it’s very own reason to visit the island, the incredible (some might say jaw dropping) runway.  Grab your camera and hang on to your hat as jumbo jets come in for a landing.  You might never experience another “take off” like this one!  *picture courtesy of stmaarten.com

So if you’re ready to explore a tropical island like no other, then it’s time to add the beautifully unique island of St. Maarten to your travel bucket list.

Safe Travels!

    • Comments

    5. I’ve never been but would love to go! It looks specatcular and have heard such great things about it!

    6. We love it there!! Been a few times with my husbands family and a great vacation for all ages! My son loved watching the planes from the hotel balcony.

    7. Get out?! Is that honestly how close the plane is to the beach? St. Maartin is a place I dream of going, but the flight long and cost is high from my neck of the woods.

      • Thank you! I think because there is so much to do, St Maarten would be a great destination for a group getaway too!

    10. Love St.Maarten! We stopped there for a day while on a cruise and it was wonderful! Talk about great shopping…fantastic prices on gold for example!! Reminds me…..I MUST return, next time for a much longer vacation!!

    13. Yup, that’s my paradise, I recently seen gorgeous pictures of Phuket…. I want to go there.. so exotic and breathtakingly beautiful!

    15. Our friends go to St Maarten every year, they love it there. Maybe one day we can make a trip to check it out.