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More About St Maarten And What To Do There

By Janine Hughes


When looking for a place to visit in the beautiful Caribbean, one island must be on the list for consideration. St Maarten, also known as Saint Martin, is a gorgeous island located in the northeast Caribbean to the east of Puerto Rico. Saint Martin is divided into two unequal parts, with around 61% of the island belonging to France and the other 39% belonging to the Netherlands.

As such, French and Dutch are spoken here, as well as English, which is, in fact, the island's most common language. This is also the reason for the various names of the country and spellings of those names. Another common name for the island is SXM. Local dialects and versions of creole French can be heard, as well as a language called Papiamento, which is primarily spoken by immigrants from the Caribbean islands of Curacao and Aruba.

This location is very popular as a tourist destination and you won't be short of things to do should you visit here, no matter what your personal taste it. Visit the French side to experience nudist beaches, taste the wonderful cuisine with French and West Indian influences and shop at the local markets outdoors. Visit the Dutch side if you are a lover of nightlife and casinos, as well as trying locally created rum and, of course, lounging on beautiful beaches.

You can stay at any one of a number of different styles of accommodation in SXM. If you like luxury, then La Samanna Resort & Spa is where you need to be. It is a five-star accommodation that is unparalleled. You can also stay a hotel, guesthouse or timeshare, which you can book online or via your travel agency.

If you are going to partake in any of the island's plentiful activities, some of them must include the beach. There are 37 beaches to enjoy here, so whether you like watching the sunset, relaxing with a good drink, riding on horseback, deep sea fishing or scuba diving and snorkeling, you will find it here. There is hardly anything you cannot do on one of these amazing beaches.

You should probably consider going on a day trip to Anguilla or Prickly Pear Cay whilst visiting SXM. Packages are easy to find and they generally cost around one hundred USD. For this cost, you will get your transportation to and from the island, plus something to eat and any refreshments for the day. Activities included in the package are often snorkeling or scuba diving if you choose.

A day trip to Anguilla by catamaran costs a little over $200 USD, as it includes an exciting adventure at Dolphin Discovery Anguilla. Here, visitors can swim with the dolphins and also choose one of three in-water activities with these amazing creatures. The package includes the thirty-minute cruise to the island and a barbecue lunch at one of Anguilla's best restaurants on the beach.

For less than $80 USD, young adults will enjoy the pirate shore excursion package on offer, which includes unlimited drinks for the day. Other shore excursions cost even less, showing off some of Saint Martin's best sights and landmarks in a four- to five-hour trip around the island. These shore excursions include stops to visit local markets or indulge in snorkeling and scuba diving.




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