St. Martin Vacation Rentals
No matter which side of this island you obtain a vacation rental, you're going to be in for a treat. The divided island held by both France (St. Martin) and the Netherlands (St. Maarten), thus the difference in the spelling of the island. St. Martin boasts over 30 sandy beaches, fabulous scuba diving opportunities and gourmet cuisine. Not to mention some of the most tropical and fantastic scenery around.
St. Martin Beaches and Water Activities
Surrounded by the azure Caribbean Sea, Saint Martin/St. Maarten attracts discovery with the extreme in water sports. Windsurfing, kite surfing, jet-skiing, sailing, sea scooting, water-skiing, and parasailing can be taken advantage of all over the island, providing fans of extreme emotions with the means to satisfy their passion. There are many dive tours that take you to explore sunken wrecks and coral and volcanic reefs teeming with colorful fish. Deep-sea fishing is not only a sport but provides dinner that evening in your vacation rental.
St. Martin Activities
Land based types can take the kids to Butterfly Farm for a fun day outing or to the largest zoo in the Caribbean offering plenty of children’s activities. Plantation Mont Vernon will appease the historical with its rich heritage plantation of coffee, cotton, indigo, and sugar.
Take a hike and reach the sky at over 1200 feet from Pic Paradis (Paradise Peak) to have a panoramic view of the island; or golf at an 18 hole championship golf course.
St. Martin Dining
While in St. Martin, sample the island's world-renowned restaurants. The food is heavily influenced by the world renowned French cuisine and here without a doubt is where some of the best food in the Caribbean is served. Saint Martin is considered the “Gastronomic Capital of the Caribbean”. Besides the tiny French bistros and 5 star French gourmet fare, you can chose from Creole cooking shacks and Dutch specialties. This island has assumed the cuisine of many international nations within its sophisticated restaurants. No matter where you dine, you will always have a change of origin and scenery even at the market. Buy some fresh fruit, vegetables and fish caught from the island´s waterways. Your vacation rental kitchen can always remain well-stocked. Discover exotic spices at the market too. You´ll find new tastes to add to your favorite recipes.
St. Martin Shopping
The West Indies mall, on the Marigot waterfront, offers a spacious air-conditioned elegant duty-free shopping mall, with many well-known designer shops such as Chanel, Lacoste and Louis Vuitton are well worth a visit.
There are more than 100 stands around St. Martin where you can purchase and take home unique and lasting souvenirs. Local artisans, creators and artists from the world over present their wares.
