With 36 gorgeous white sand beaches, and equally scenic islands close by, when you re not just plain relaxing, water activities are the big hit on Sint Maarten. Snorkeling, swimming, fishing and sailing from one beach to the next can fill your days. Under sunsets as big as the horizon, cuisines as varied as the stars above tease gourmets from the Dutch side to the French. Duty free shopping for goods from around the world give Sint Maarten a certain European flair. Yet, West Indian crafts, jewelry and fashions will make any shopper s local treasure search a success.
Language barriers aren t a problem with merchants as almost everyone is bilingual.
Downtown Philipsburg is only minutes away by car.