Thursday, January 29, 2015

Tips For Finding The Best St Maarten Activities

By Janine Hughes


St. Maarten is a popular tourist destination in the Caribbean. People go there to enjoy the sun, warm weather and friendly atmosphere. There are various st maarten activities that you can try if you are planning to visit there.

A popular time of the year to visit is April and May, because many tourists like to attend the Carnival which is held there every year at that time. The Carnival is a colorful festival with vivid costumes, music, performances and pageants. It is somewhat similar to the carnivals held in New Orleans and Rio de Janiero. The event lasts more than twenty days and has been running for more than forty years.

St Maarten also has a vibrant nightlife, with many venues for guests to visit in the evenings. If you enjoy dancing, you can stop in one of the nightclubs along the Maho Promenade to meet new people and enjoy lively music. The Maho Promenade also hosts a nightly street carnival. If you prefer a more relaxed evening, you can take a dinner cruise on one of the catamarans around the island.

If you enjoy history, there are many historic activities you can participate in there. St. Maarten has strong historic ties between the French and the Dutch, and this is prevalent in many areas of the island. You can climb Mount Concordia to view the spot where the peace treaty was signed between the French and Dutch more than 350 years ago. At the St. Maarten Museum, you can view the remains of many local shipwrecks. The Arawak Museum in Marigot displays many artifacts from the pre-Colombian era.

Many people choose to travel there for their honeymoon or a romantic getaway. For these couples, there are many things to do. Couples can get a massage together in a local spa, or enjoy a sunset dinner on a catamaran cruise. You can even get married there, by booking a venue and hiring a local wedding planner.

For those who enjoy sports and physical activities, there is a plethora of things to do as well. Hiking, golfing, and playing tennis are all popular tourist sports. Some resorts even offer mountain bikes that you can use to explore trails yourself.

Before you being to plan your activities, decide when you want to visit the island. You can go in the summer months, although you will want to be careful that the place is not overcrowded due to large amounts of tourists visiting at the same time. You can also visit in the winter months. If you do visit in the winter, the weather will likely still be pleasant, however, you will need to check if the activities you want to do will still be available, or whether they are just seasonal. You should check this ahead of time to avoid disappointment.

This is just a sample of some of the St. Maarten activities that you can try. What you decide to do will depend on your interests, your budget and whether you are travelling with children. If you are travelling with children, you should consider adding age appropriate activities for them. If you are going on your honeymoon, then you can select romantic things to do with your partner. Be sure to speak with your travel agent, who may be able to recommend other activities or events for you to try.




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