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FAMILY TRAVEL FUN.COM
ST MARTIN TOUR
ST MAARTEN VACATION
ST MARTIN VACATION
ST MAARTEN VACATION
ST MARTIN VACATION
ST MAARTEN SHORE EXCURSIONS
DAY TRIPPIN’ IN St. Maarten
Cruise to St. Maarten for a Day of Sun, Fun and Adventure
The island of St. Maarten, commonly known as the
“culinary capitol of the Caribbean,” is also a popular cruise
destination that is visited annually by numerous cruise lines.
What guests don’t know is the wealth of activities that are
available to “day-trippers” when they visit this beautiful
tropical paradise.
With its numerous dive/snorkeling sites, miles of sun-swept
beaches, unparalleled shopping and dining, over a dozen
action-packed casinos, it’s no wonder that more and more
people are calling to St. Maarten’s port in search of
adventure. For those with only a few hours to spend, St.
Maarten offers visitors a wide variety of attractions and
activities for a rare and exciting travel experience. Here,
visitors to this friendly English speaking country will never be
disappointed when it comes to choices.
Below are a few of the more popular options that are
available to guests:
12-Metre Challenge
Test your sea legs and race like you’re part of the America’s
Cup in the 12-Metre Challenge. This action-packed sea
adventure pits first-time sailors and salty skippers alike in a
race modeled exactly like the real America’s Cup. Be part of
the crew and sail famous 12-metre boats, such as the Stars
and Stripes and True North I, that were custom-made and
used in the actual race. For more information on the 12-
Metre Challenge, please visit www.12metre.com or call +599-
542-0045.
HARLEYS IN PARADISE
Imagine a warm tropical breeze flowing through your hair as
you cruise the meandering coastline of St. Maarten with its
azure blue waters on one side and lush tropical vegetation
on the other. Now, take this one step further and imagine
yourself straddling a power-packed Harley-Davidson
motorcycle. Interested guests can contact Super Bikes St.
Martin at +599-544-2704 or visit their website at www.h-
dstmartin.com.
Tall Ship Adventure
Set sail on a traditionally rigged, 72 foot tall ship, armed with
three black powder cannons just like you’d find on a true
pirate ship. Once aboard, the course is set for Little Bay
where guests can enjoy snorkeling amongst historic wrecks,
lost cannons from past battles in the island’s 350 year
history, and abundant aquatic life. Next, the anchor will be
weighed and the sails set as the tall ship sails towards
Simpson's Bay. After an hour, the ship will strike all sails and
head back to the cruise pier and the bustling capital of
Philipsburg where guests can spend the afternoon on the
beach or perusing the wonderful shops that line Front
Street. For more information, guests can contact Lord
Sheffield Tall Ship Adventures at (599) 552-0875 or visit
their website at www.Lordsheffield.com.
Butterfly Farm
No trip to St. Maarten is complete without a visit to the
Butterfly Farm. Here visitors can learn about hundreds of
magnificent butterflies while you wander through the
“Butterfly Sphere” complete with waterfalls, coy ponds, and
foliage vital to butterfly development. Guides will identify
different species, point out courtship and mating displays
and tell butterfly facts and stories. Guests will also witness
the various stages of the butterfly's life cycle, from
butterflies laying their eggs to caterpillars hatching, growing
and forming their chrysalis. For more information, guests
can contact the Butterfly Farm at +599-544-3562 or visit
their website at www.thebutterflyfarm.com.
Mountain Bike Adventure
When was the last time you biked across two countries in
one day? How about biking from sea level to the top of St.
Maarten’s highest mountain and back in time for a great
dinner at a fine restaurant on the coast? Guests of this
biking adventure can do just that. This heart-pounding tour
begins at the waterfront, extends along the island’s
breathtaking coastline, tops the island’s tallest peak and
passes through quaint villages that are steeped in history.
Guests interested in this unique tour of St. Maarten can
contact TriSports at +599-545-4384 or visit their website at
www.trisportsxm.com.
SNUBA & Snorkel Adventure
This unique “SNUBA and Snorkel” combo tour allows guests
to explore the hidden depths of St. Maarten at three exciting
locations. The first is a sunken submarine that sits
approximately 20 feet below the surface and offers guests
the opportunity to discover a sunken piece of history. The
second stop is “Shipwreck Cove.” Here, guests can explore
numerous shipwrecks that detail three centuries of the
island’s past. The third and final stop is the breathtaking
coral reef where guests can interact with the Caribbean’s
most “colorful” inhabitants - - its tropical marine life. For
more information, guests can contact Aqua Mania
Watersports at +599-544-2640 or visit their website at www.
aquamaniawatersports.com.
St. Maarten Park-FAMILY TRAVEL FUN EDITOR
FAVORITE!
Guests of this distinctive zoological, botanical and floral
garden will gain a new-found understanding of plants and
animals that are indigenous to the Caribbean and the
American tropics. Here, discover over 80 different species of
animals, including the largest display of exotic parrots in the
Caribbean. Take a stroll through the reptile house, come up-
close and personal with tropical birds in the walk-through
aviary and behold an endless variety of tropical flowers in
the Park’s botanical gardens.
For more information, guests can contact the St. Maarten
Park at +599-543-2030 or visit their website at www.
stmaartenpark.com.
For more information on St. Maarten/St. Martin’s growing
tourism industry, please visit the websites at www.
vacationstmaarten.com and www.st-martin.org.
About St. Maarten/St. Martin
St. Maarten/St. Martin, known as “the culinary capital of the
Caribbean”, is the smallest island in the world shared
between two different nations, France and the Netherlands.
Visitors have a choice of 37 spectacular beaches to
discover and enjoy across the two sides of the island.
Besides beaches, other great attractions on the island
include duty free shopping, deep sea fishing, horseback
riding, diving, snorkeling and numerous other land and
watersports. The island nightlife is unparalleled with some
of the best entertainment in the Caribbean and the people
are as inviting and warm as the tropical climate. Whether
you’re staying in a luxury villa or spending the night in the
casinos, you’ll experience the only Caribbean island with
grand sophistication and European flair.
DAY TRIPPIN’ IN St. Maarten
Cruise to St. Maarten for a Day of Sun, Fun and Adventure
The island of St. Maarten, commonly known as the
“culinary capitol of the Caribbean,” is also a popular cruise
destination that is visited annually by numerous cruise lines.
What guests don’t know is the wealth of activities that are
available to “day-trippers” when they visit this beautiful
tropical paradise.
With its numerous dive/snorkeling sites, miles of sun-swept
beaches, unparalleled shopping and dining, over a dozen
action-packed casinos, it’s no wonder that more and more
people are calling to St. Maarten’s port in search of
adventure. For those with only a few hours to spend, St.
Maarten offers visitors a wide variety of attractions and
activities for a rare and exciting travel experience. Here,
visitors to this friendly English speaking country will never be
disappointed when it comes to choices.
Below are a few of the more popular options that are
available to guests:
12-Metre Challenge
Test your sea legs and race like you’re part of the America’s
Cup in the 12-Metre Challenge. This action-packed sea
adventure pits first-time sailors and salty skippers alike in a
race modeled exactly like the real America’s Cup. Be part of
the crew and sail famous 12-metre boats, such as the Stars
and Stripes and True North I, that were custom-made and
used in the actual race. For more information on the 12-
Metre Challenge, please visit www.12metre.com or call +599-
542-0045.
HARLEYS IN PARADISE
Imagine a warm tropical breeze flowing through your hair as
you cruise the meandering coastline of St. Maarten with its
azure blue waters on one side and lush tropical vegetation
on the other. Now, take this one step further and imagine
yourself straddling a power-packed Harley-Davidson
motorcycle. Interested guests can contact Super Bikes St.
Martin at +599-544-2704 or visit their website at www.h-
dstmartin.com.
Tall Ship Adventure
Set sail on a traditionally rigged, 72 foot tall ship, armed with
three black powder cannons just like you’d find on a true
pirate ship. Once aboard, the course is set for Little Bay
where guests can enjoy snorkeling amongst historic wrecks,
lost cannons from past battles in the island’s 350 year
history, and abundant aquatic life. Next, the anchor will be
weighed and the sails set as the tall ship sails towards
Simpson's Bay. After an hour, the ship will strike all sails and
head back to the cruise pier and the bustling capital of
Philipsburg where guests can spend the afternoon on the
beach or perusing the wonderful shops that line Front
Street. For more information, guests can contact Lord
Sheffield Tall Ship Adventures at (599) 552-0875 or visit
their website at www.Lordsheffield.com.
Butterfly Farm
No trip to St. Maarten is complete without a visit to the
Butterfly Farm. Here visitors can learn about hundreds of
magnificent butterflies while you wander through the
“Butterfly Sphere” complete with waterfalls, coy ponds, and
foliage vital to butterfly development. Guides will identify
different species, point out courtship and mating displays
and tell butterfly facts and stories. Guests will also witness
the various stages of the butterfly's life cycle, from
butterflies laying their eggs to caterpillars hatching, growing
and forming their chrysalis. For more information, guests
can contact the Butterfly Farm at +599-544-3562 or visit
their website at www.thebutterflyfarm.com.
Mountain Bike Adventure
When was the last time you biked across two countries in
one day? How about biking from sea level to the top of St.
Maarten’s highest mountain and back in time for a great
dinner at a fine restaurant on the coast? Guests of this
biking adventure can do just that. This heart-pounding tour
begins at the waterfront, extends along the island’s
breathtaking coastline, tops the island’s tallest peak and
passes through quaint villages that are steeped in history.
Guests interested in this unique tour of St. Maarten can
contact TriSports at +599-545-4384 or visit their website at
www.trisportsxm.com.
SNUBA & Snorkel Adventure
This unique “SNUBA and Snorkel” combo tour allows guests
to explore the hidden depths of St. Maarten at three exciting
locations. The first is a sunken submarine that sits
approximately 20 feet below the surface and offers guests
the opportunity to discover a sunken piece of history. The
second stop is “Shipwreck Cove.” Here, guests can explore
numerous shipwrecks that detail three centuries of the
island’s past. The third and final stop is the breathtaking
coral reef where guests can interact with the Caribbean’s
most “colorful” inhabitants - - its tropical marine life. For
more information, guests can contact Aqua Mania
Watersports at +599-544-2640 or visit their website at www.
aquamaniawatersports.com.
St. Maarten Park-FAMILY TRAVEL FUN EDITOR
FAVORITE!
Guests of this distinctive zoological, botanical and floral
garden will gain a new-found understanding of plants and
animals that are indigenous to the Caribbean and the
American tropics. Here, discover over 80 different species of
animals, including the largest display of exotic parrots in the
Caribbean. Take a stroll through the reptile house, come up-
close and personal with tropical birds in the walk-through
aviary and behold an endless variety of tropical flowers in
the Park’s botanical gardens.
For more information, guests can contact the St. Maarten
Park at +599-543-2030 or visit their website at www.
stmaartenpark.com.
For more information on St. Maarten/St. Martin’s growing
tourism industry, please visit the websites at www.
vacationstmaarten.com and www.st-martin.org.
About St. Maarten/St. Martin
St. Maarten/St. Martin, known as “the culinary capital of the
Caribbean”, is the smallest island in the world shared
between two different nations, France and the Netherlands.
Visitors have a choice of 37 spectacular beaches to
discover and enjoy across the two sides of the island.
Besides beaches, other great attractions on the island
include duty free shopping, deep sea fishing, horseback
riding, diving, snorkeling and numerous other land and
watersports. The island nightlife is unparalleled with some
of the best entertainment in the Caribbean and the people
are as inviting and warm as the tropical climate. Whether
you’re staying in a luxury villa or spending the night in the
casinos, you’ll experience the only Caribbean island with
grand sophistication and European flair.
