St. Martin Top 10

Top Ten Activities We Love
  • Ziplining through the jungle canopy at Loterie Farm
  • Riding along a pristine white sand beach (and swimming with) a horse at Bayside Riding Stables
  • Jetski-ing in the magnificent Orient Bay
  • Taking a dive with Octopus Diving
  • Snorkeling at Creole Rock in Grand Case
  • A day sailing trip to Tintamarre island
  • Sunbathing at Pinel
  • Riding a ‘Rhino’!
  • A deep sea fishing trip
  • Kayaking at Le Galion
Top Ten Most Romantic Things To Do With Your Love
  • Watch the sunrise on any East coast beach
  • Breakfast with Mimosas on your hotel terrace
  • Strolling along Baie Longue or Baie Rouge
  • A looooooooong French lunch at Marigot’s Marina Royale
  • An elegant picnic and siesta on a secluded beach
  • Shopping for diamonds and pearls in Philipsburg!
  • A romantic meal at a fine restaurant overlooking Grand Case bay
  • Exotic sunset cocktails at a quiet West facing bar
  • Dancing under the full moon with bare feet in the sand
  • Snuggling up in your luxurious hotel bed at the end of a perfect day!
Top Ten Things To Do on a Rainy Day
  • Visit the St Maarten Museum in Philipsburg or the Old House Museum near Orient Bay
  • Go to the movies in Simpson Bay
  • Savor homemade Italian ice cream and a ride on the real Venetian carousel at Carousel in Simpson Bay
  • Go shopping in Le West Indies Mall in Marigot
  • Visit any of our 30+ art galleries and artists’ homes
  • Spend lots of time eating in great restaurants!
  • Go swimming – you’ll be wet anyway but not cold!
  • Settle in to one of our many sports bars and take in a game
  • Say ‘what the heck’ and go and do what you were planning to do anyway if it were a sunny day!
  • Snuggle up in bed with a fluffy duvet and a bottle of pink champagne and enjoy the sound of the rain!
Top Ten Island International Dining Experiences
  • French – Le Pressoir, Grand Case
  • Italian – La Gondola, Maho
  • Thai – Bikini Beach, Orient Bay
  • Sushi – Bamboo Bernies, Maho
  • Southern US – Brother Jimmy’s, maho
  • Creole – The Lolos, Grand Case
  • Tex-Mex – Paris Texas, Orient Bay
  • Swiss – Le Chalet Suisse, Sandy Grounf
  • Moroccan – La Marrakech, Marigot
  • Fusion – Temptation, Cupecoy
Top Ten Nightlife Spots
  • Tantra Club, Maho
  • Bliss, Caravanserai
  • La Bamba, Simpson Bay Beach
  • Pineapple Petes & The Alley, Simpson Bay
  • Kali’s Beach Bar, Friar’s Bay
  • Le Shore, Grand Case
  • Prive, Simpson Bay
  • Orient Bay (in season) – the entire strip
  • The Red Piano, Pelican
  • Sopranos Piano bar, Maho