Info about St Martin
St Martin Tourism: Things to do there
A perfect vacation destination is some place where you can relax, take time out and pursue some of your refreshing hobbies. Many times the places we visit either are great for relaxation or for outdoor activity. But a good blend of the two makes a perfect holiday destination: just like St Martin.
St Martin has a unique distinction of being the smallest island that is split between two countries. The northern half belongs to France and is called Saint Martin, while the southern part belongs to the Dutch and is called Sint Maarten.
• Getting to St Martin
The popular way of getting to this island is the Princess Juliana International Airport. With direct flights from major cities in US and Paris, you can easily reach the island. For those who do not prefer flights, there are many Caribbean cruises that halt at the ports on both the French and Dutch sides.
Once on the island, you can go to any place on scooters, bicycles or cars available on rent. You can also use shuttle services and water taxis to move along the coasts.
• Activities
Of course when it comes to Caribbean islands it is all about water and beaches. Well not all the time but mostly. So some of the more popular water activities in St Martin are snorkelling, jet skiing, scuba diving and para sailing. So if you like the ocean, St Martin gives you the perfect location and the infrastructure to make the best use of it. There are many private companies that take the eager tourists on such tours. If you would rather just ride the waters than go for such extreme sports, then boating is a great pastime here. From fast boats to silent cruises you can get all kinds of boat rides here.
While the island itself is small, the natural landscape does offer some really great land activities too. You can go for horseback riding along the beaches, or take up ATV rides on challenging terrains. And of course just a ride along the country side on a bicycle can be equally rewarding.
• Health & Beauty
No vacation is complete without a good massage to calm the nerves and refresh your sense. St Martin has many body treatment and massage centers all along the island. Some centers also offer your services in your yacht or hotel room too. So you can sit in the comfort wherever you please and get massages.
• Beaches
What is a Caribbean adventure without some time out on the white beaches? St Martin has 36 white beaches to choose from. St Martin has long beaches, narrow beaches, deserted beaches and crowded beaches. You can pick a beach that suits you the most. You also have nude beaches when clothing is optional. Of course, most of these beaches also have access to most of the activities mentioned above so a visit to a beach is like an all in one package. You are never away from a calm moment or from exciting adventure.
Truly St Martin gives its visitors the best Caribbean experience that the visitors dream of.