St. Maarten Family Travel Guide

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St. Maarten Family Travel Tips

By Candyce H. Stapen

  • Crew aboard a racing yacht used in the America's Cup races.
  • Stroll among hundreds of colorful butterflies at the Butterfly Farm.
  • Take an all-day, guided eco-challenge hike up Pic du Paradis.
  • Glide through the forest's treetops on a zip line at Loterie Farm .
  • Browse for bargains on jewelry, crafts, and leather in Phillipsburg.

Family Overview: Saint Maarten and Saint Martin

By Candyce H. Stapen
For more than 350 years these two nations have lived side by side on a 37-square-mile island. And with no check points or roadblocks, travel is seamless—except for the traffic—between French Saint Martin and Dutch Saint Maarten. While both sides are well-developed—no sleepy Caribbean idylls in either section—Phillipsburg, the Dutch capital, offers more shopping and caters to the hordes of cruise passengers. Browse the jewelry, crafts, linen, leather, and other boutiques lining Front Street and haggle with the vendors in Back Street's Market Place, but deals can be found in Saint Maarten as well as the French Saint Martin, both duty free ports. On the French side look for discounts on French perfumes, cosmetics, and crystal. (The Dutch side, for those 20-somethings interested, has gambling casinos). Read More

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  • my husband and i will be traveling to the caribbean in november, we have never been, we can not decide where to go. we live in ny. its our 25th. anniversary. we would like some nightlife. i would like to stay in a 4 star or above hotel. i need to book this asap. the least time flying if possible. thank you
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Hotels

Westin Saint Maarten Dawn Beach Resort & Spa

144 Oyster Pond Road, Dawn Beach
Saint Maarten Map

Distance: 3.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
from: $103

Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino St. Maarten

Maho Bay, Rhine Road 1
St. Maarten 0 Map

Distance: 3.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0

La Samanna Luxury Resort & Spa

Best Resorts & Lodges
P.O. Box 4077
St. Martin 97064 Map

Distance: 4.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Attractions

Loterie Farm

expert favorite attraction
Sint Maarten
base of Pic du Paradis


Distance: 1.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Loterie Farm is Sint Maarten's 135-acre private nature reserve and historical site. Guests can sign up for eco-adventures and enjoy hiking on miles of groomed trails. ... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

St. Maarten 12-Metre Challenge

expert favorite attraction
Bobby's Marina
PO Box 820, Bobby's Marina
Phillipsburg, Netherlands Antilles

Distance: 3.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The St. Maarten 12-Metre Challenge offers opportunities to race multi-million dollar America's Cup... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Rhino Rider

expert favorite attraction
Grand Case
Boulevard de Grand Case
Grand Case, St. Martin , Netherlands Antilles

Distance: 3.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Rhino Rider is a guided tour offered by Atlantis Adventures in which guests ride two-person inflatable motor boats and stop at snorkeling sites. ... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0
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Airports

Major Airports near St. Maarten

Distance (mi.)
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin International Airport 194.7 map

Other Smaller Airports near St. Maarten

Distance (mi.)
St Maarten Princ. Juliana Airport 3.5 map
St Martin Esperance Airport 3.5 map
Anguilla Airport 13.4 map

Flight Deals to St. Maarten

Originating From
Orlando (ORL) to San Juan (SJU) $191
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San Juan (SJU) $191
Miami (MIA) to San Juan (SJU) $191
Chicago (CHI) to San Juan (SJU) $239
Tampa (TPA) to San Juan (SJU) $241

St. Maarten Vacation Rentals

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from: $571

3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in SIMPSON BAY BEACH, ST. MAARTEN

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Internet Access, Jacuzzi, Laundry, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Phone, Stereo
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from: $828

5 Bedroom VACATION HOME in SIMPSON BAY BEACH, ST. MAARTEN

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5
Sleeps: 10
Amenities: BBQ, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Freezer, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Phone, Refrigerator, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Wireless Internet Access
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from: $742

3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in SIMPSON BAY BEACH, ST. MAARTEN

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: BBQ, CD Player, DVD Player, Laundry, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Phone, Stereo
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