About St. Maarten

About St. Maarten

Part European, part Caribbean, St. Maarten/St. Martin boasts its beauty with lush green hills, sun-kissed beaches, historic buildings, world class dining, duty free shopping at Radiant Gems, casinos and night clubs - All this in just 37 square miles of tropical island paradise!

Gastronomy (Restaurants in St. Maarten/St. Martin)

St. Maarten/St. Martin is truly unique for its rich and long tradition of cuisine excellence. Truly cosmopolitan, the island adopted, some times even adapted, cooking of many nations. Often eating out on this island is traveling in a foreign country: the decor, the aromas, the flavors and even the staff’s accent provide the best change of scene. With more than 400 restaurants serving up a buffet of tantalizing options from around the world—including French, Italian, Spanish, Continental, Caribbean, Indian, American and more—St. Maarten/St. Martin is a gourmet's delight.

With its subtle blend of flavors, gastronomy is St. Maarten/St. Martin jewel. Spicy sweetness, Peppers, annattos, chayote, fishes, lobsters and shellfish, into famous chefs’ hands, play a leading role in a typical, unparalleled gastronomy. Bars or renowned restaurants, yesteryear St. Maarten/St. Martin, with its traditional and colored “cases”, became, with the passing decades, the capital of the gastronomy in the Caribbean.

Beaches

St. Maarten/St. Martin is richly blessed with soft white sandy beaches and crystal clear aqua blue waters. The island has 37 beaches...all of them beautiful; each with their own special charm. There is no better place to enjoy all the island offers.

Hotels & Timeshares

Whether you would prefer large resort facilities or the intimate guesthouse, St. Maarten/St. Martin has an excellent choice of Hotel, Resorts, Condos, Guest houses, and Timeshares. The Westin Resort, Spa and Condos, Maho Sonesta and Cupecoy Beach Club are just to name a few. Timeshares are very popular on the island as well; a different experience all together.

Activities

The island's nine casinos (all on the Dutch side) are a major attraction. The gaming is European style, subdued and sophisticated, and open to everyone from high-rollers to beginners. Casino Royale and Atlantis Casino are the most popular ones to begin with.

The island's nigh clubs and discos attract an international crowd, all dancing to the latest club hits. The best Caribbean music on the island can be found at the island's many live-music clubs such as Cheri's Café, Bliss, Q Club to name a few.

Activities onshore and offshore are unlimited; they are the life of the island. These activities include, horse back riding, volleyball, snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing, windsurfing, jet skiing, sailing, and deep sea fishing just to name a few.

Airport

The second busiest airport in the North Eastern Caribbean, the Princess Juliana International Airport serves more than of St. Maarten and its tourism industry. The airport is the hub that feeds St. Martin and surrounding islands as well.