There is a live reef directly off the private beach for wonderful snorkeling. The major industry is tourism and the local Arawak Indian and Dutch population is very friendly and helpful. With a population of 71,000 it s like small town America 100 years ago. If you leave your snorkeling or windsurfing get on the beach it will be there when you return. Everyone speaks English and the signs, menus, phone books etc. are all in English.
Direct flights are available from New York and Miami among other places.