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St. Maarten Travel: 8 Unusual Things to Do

St. Maarten Travel: 8 Unusual Things to Do

St. Maarten Travel: 8 Unusual Things to Do

 

When it comes to planning a tropical getaway, St. Maarten should be at the top of your list. This beautiful island is blessed with white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and plenty of activities to keep you entertained.

Whether you are seeking to relax on the beach or explore the island’s vibrant culture, there’s something for everyone in St. Maarten.

 

 

Travel to St. Martin: Going Off the Beaten Path

 

 

It’s way too true to describe Caribbean beaches as having white sand and glistening turquoise sea.

 

Next, it would be a lie to claim that St. Maarten/St. Martin is not a popular tourist destination. It would be quite simple to visit and simply see the built and trafficked portions of the island and take your experience and conclusions from there, but delve a little deeper, and you’ll find a depth to the island that few people see. You will frequently find yourselves in the midst of untamed natural splendorTravel to St. Martin: Going Off the Beaten Path without a person in sight.

 

 

8 Unusual Things to Experience in St. Martin

 

 

There’s no doubt that St. Martin is a beautiful and popular vacation destination. But what makes it really extraordinary is its unique mix of cultures, cuisines, and activities. Here are eight unusual things to experience on your next trip to St. Martin that will make your trip worth it.

 

  1. Race at sea and pilot a real America’s Cup boat with the 12-Metre Challenge.

 

Yes, this experience will allow you to board THE Stars & Stripes, the America’s Cup champion from 1987. Even this is a little thrilling. As soon as your party boards the boat, a crew role is allocated to each member. Following a brief lecture and some practice, the helmsman gives the directions, and with the customary 6-minute start, the race begins.

You get to see and take part in the collaborative effort needed to make a boat like this take flight on the water. It is a million-dollar experience.

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  1. Wake up early in the morning and go for a stroll at Cupecoy Bay and enjoy a Caribbean beach all to yourself.

 

If running isn’t your thing, try cycling or walking instead. Get up early and visit the cliffs no matter what. You’ll be rewarded with a Caribbean beach all to yourself in addition to the gentle warmth of dawn light. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy some tranquillity alone.

 

  1. Hiking at Guana Bay

 

It’s simple to become absorbed in St. Martin’s tourist attractions and wonder, “Is this the entirety of the island? However, your first glimpse of a different kind of St. Martin will come after a quick drive over the hill to the island’s southeast and Guana Bay.

One of the places on the island where you’ll find yourself surrounded by untamed natural splendour without a human in sight, maybe except for a few goats, is on the hike from Guana Bay to Pointe Blanche.

 

Hiking at Guana Bay

  1. Planes spotting over Maho Bay beach.

 

Witness the planes taking off and landing from Maho Bay beach. This beach is well-known for being located right next to the airport, so you can get up close and personal with the planes. Many people visit Maho bay to watch the planes land and take off, and it’s a great spot for plane spotting.

 

 

  1. Day trip to Shoal Bay, number # 1 ranked beach in the Caribbean.

 

A day trip to Shoal Bay in Anguilla is the perfect way to relax and enjoy the stunning natural beauty of the Caribbean. Ranked as the #1 beach in the Caribbean by TripAdvisor, Shoal Bay is known for its clear turquoise waters, exquisite white sand, and lush vegetation. Visitors can enjoy myriad activities such as swimming, sunbathing, and windsurfing. There are also a number of restaurants and beach bars where you can enjoy a refreshing drink or a delicious meal. Whether you are seeking to chillax and unwind or enjoy some exciting beach activities, a day trip to Shoal Bay is sure to create lasting memories.

 

  1. Cross the St. Martin’s border and practise your French.

 

One of the things that attract St. Maarten/St. Martin is that the island has been divided between the French and the Dutch for over 350 years. Currently, the Dutch half is a sovereign nation, while the French side is still a part of France. Cross the border and practise your French to enhance your trip adventure.

 

  1. Bicycle to Fort Amsterdam.

 

With so much of St. Martin covered in new buildings and infrastructure (about 90% of the island was wrecked by Hurricane Luis in 1995), you will be interested to learn more about St. Maarten’s history and the strategic role the island played in the centuries-long conflict between the Spanish, Dutch, and French empires.

 

The 17th-century Fort Amsterdam, which was erected by the Dutch, lost to the Spanish, and then successfully defended to fight off a Dutch invasion once again, is one of the main attractions of the cycling trip. Peter Stuyvesant, the Dutch leader who lost the battle and his right leg, later rose to the position of mayor of New Amsterdam. In what may have been the 1st of the worst Wall Street transactions, he eventually gave the British the tiny island of Curacao in exchange for New Amsterdam (now known as New York). This tale demonstrates how the islands have a deeper historical connection to our current situation than we may be aware of. Your cycle trip will be an experience to remember if you love history.

 

 

  1. Kayak to the mangroves from the super boat harbour.

 

 

St. Martin is one of the places in the Caribbean Islands for boats and yachts of the “super” variation to be docked. So it’s a fun comparison – not to mention a great standpoint — to paddle through the nautical playground of the rich and popular before coming back down to earth with the jellyfish and sea cucumbers in the mangroves. Kayaking to the mangroves from the super boat harbour is an unusual thing to experience once in your life.

Kayak to the mangroves from the super boat harbour.

 

 

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