Pic du Paradis (Route de Pic du Paradis, Saint Martin) – between Saint Martin’s main town of Marigot and Grand Case, Pic du Paradis (or “Paradise Peak”) is the highest point on this island (at 424 meters) – located toward the center of the island. Obviously, it appeals to eco-tourists, and offers those reach it […]
Hope Estate Archaeological Site (Grand Case, Saint Martin) — The remains of an Arawak village were found on this one-hectare plateau, 80 metres above sea level and overlooking the Grand Case plain. These American Indians arrived here from South America around 550BC and established a large circular-shaped village here, which they occupied until 450AD, leaving […]
Fort Willem I (Sint Maarten) — Built by the English in 1801, during the occupation of Sint Maarten, the fort was first known as Fort Trigge, after the officer who had ordered its construction. Captured by the Dutch, it was renamed Fort Willem I, as a tribute to the King of Holland. With breath taking […]
Fort Louis (Saint Martin) — Overlooking Marigot Bay and with views across to Anguilla, Fort Louis was built in 1789 by the people of Marigot under the command of Jean Sébastien de Durat, then governor of Saint Martin and Saint Barths on behalf of the French Crown. The primary purpose of the fort was to […]
Anse des Pères (Friars Bay Beach) –– the very scenic Friars Bay Beach is a sheltered, family friendly beach in the northwest of the island. The beach is famous for its two well-known beach restaurants, Friars Bay Beach Café and Kali’s Beach Bar. By day, visitors relax by the calm waters of the Caribbean sea, […]
Shipwreck Shop (42 Front Street, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten) – this retailer has 16 stores (under names like Lord & Hunter, Island Living and Boardwalk) all over the island that stock a little of everything: colorful hammocks, hand-crafted jewelry, and the local Guavaberry liqueur, but the “flagship” store on Front Street in Philipsburg has the largest […]
Axum Art Café and Gallery (7 Front Street, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten) – this is a 1960s-style art café that offers local cultural activities, as well as live music on weekends (such as jazz on Saturdays).
Bikini Beach Bar & Grill (Orient Bay, Saint Martin) — The menu features a full American breakfast, Tapas, tropical grilled shrimp salad, fresh seafood, black Angus steaks & paella Sundays. One can also order Tortilla Roll-ups & Pita Sandwiches to eat on the beach. The Fresh Squeeze, a new Fruit & Veggie Juice Bar with […]
CAR — On St. Martin, French traffic laws are applied and driving is on the right side of the road. Drivers must hold a French or international driving licence, which covers them across the territory. St. Martin’s road system essentially comprises a ring road that skirts the island’s coastline and smaller roads linking the built-up […]
Fort Amsterdam (Great Bay, Sint Maarten) — Fort Amsterdam was the first fort to be built by Dutch settlers in the Caribbean, in 1631. The Spaniards seized the fort two years later and chose to enlarge it and strengthen its defences in order to protect the sea route to the Greater Antilles and Puerto Rico […]