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St Martin Holiday Villas and Travel Guide

St. Martin, with its scenic attractions and its year round pleasant weather, is a much sought out holiday destination in the Caribbean. The island has two distinct territories: the Dutch St Maarten and the French St. Martin. The French and Dutch influences are commonly reflected in its monuments and cuisine. The island is also a major port of call for cruise ships and is also famous for its duty-free shopping. There are more than 36 beaches, each more beautiful than the other, which are perfect for water sports. Glitzy casinos, international cuisine, and fantastic shopping opportunities complete the picture and what you have is a perfect recipe for a Caribbean holiday.

Accommodation in St Martin

Vacation rentals in St Martin are situated verdant hills and valleys and near the spectacular coastline. Rent holiday accommodation in St Martin if you want to swop a hectic urban lifestyle for some peaceful days in tranquil surroundings. Vacation rentals in St Martin provide easy access to a number of activities including water sports, golfing, sightseeing and shopping.

Things to see and do

  • Marigot: The capital of St Martin is especially worth visiting on market day, when the harbour side comes alive with vendors selling everything from home-brewed liquors to cinnamon, nutmeg and chilli peppers. St. Martin is action-packed but also laid back. Orient Beach, Caribbean’s best-known clothing optional strand, is also a premier destination for water sports such as windsurfing and jet skiing and parascending on a boat-towed parachute.
  • Loterie Farm: The visit will prove to be an adventure with a difference. Here a former slave trail will lead you upward to breadfruit trees that trace their roots to plants brought to the Caribbean aboard the H.M.S. Bounty. You can take a trail leading to Pic Paradise, the island’s highest point.
  • Butterfly Farm: The farm is a fluttering paradise of colourful butterflies such as the Cambodian wood nymph and the Brazilian blue morpho.
  • Mont Vernon Plantation: Take a journey into the history of rum production and gain an insight into an era gone by.

Wining & Dining

St Martin has one of the largest collections of restaurants in the Caribbean. In fact with more than 300 restaurants, St Martin is considered to be the dining capital of the Caribbean. Besides, it also has numerous options for casual dining. Some of the best eateries are in the village of Grand Case. There are a number of fine eateries that dot the beachside but you must try eating in the lolos, a series of wooden shacks overlooking the sea.

Entertainment and nightlife

St Martin has a wide array of night clubs, restaurants, and late-night shopping options. The discos attract both the locals and the tourists. The many live-music clubs on the island play the best Caribbean music. The island's nine casinos are also a major attraction.

Golfing

There is just one golf course on the island and it is located in the Dutch side, St. Maarten, at the Mullet Bay Resort near the Princess Juliana International Airport. For amateur golfers, Mullet Bay's 18-hole course is a nice way to pass the time, and it's only a short trip away from the beach at Mullet Bay if you need to cool off after a round under the hot sun