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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.