Places to see in Sint Maarten

Dutch Sint Maarten is a tiny area with not many places to see or explore. The main town on this part of the island is the capital Philipsburg, which offers some great shopping, accommodations and gourmet restaurants. Most of the activity in the capital takes place along Frontstreet, where you can find duty-free shops, fancy boutiques, casinos and jewelry shops.

In town visit the small but interesting Sint Maarten Museum, which exhibits much of the island’s history including Arawak pottery, old artifacts and many historic documents and items. A few articles from the sunken HMS Proselyte are also on display here.

A great place for the entire family is a visit to the Sint Maarten Park. Actually a zoo, there are several animals and reptiles on display out here including lizards and tarantulas. Though only a small zoo, it is a fantastic place to bring the kids, who get the chance to see many animals up close and personal as well as interact with a few at the petting zoo.

While in town don’t forget to try a meal at one of the best restaurants, the L’Escargot. Serving delicious French cuisine, the L’Escargot offers its patrons delectable lunches such as seafood crepes and gourmet dinners like crisp duck in a banana and pineapple sauce. Every Friday night the restaurant has a cabaret show along with dinner.

To head where all the action is visit Maho and Mullet Bay, where casinos and ritzy shops are everywhere, while if you are in the mood for a more tranquil getaway visit Cupecoy or Dawn Beach to lie back and take in the gorgeous Caribbean sunshine.