47 Fun Things To Do On Island

47 Fun Things to do on StMaarten/StMartin!

Many first-timers to the island write us to ask the same question over and over again, "What is there to do on the island." So, listed below are a few of the interesting, exciting, enjoyable, fun activities that can occupy your beautiful vacation days and assure you of going home with wonderful memories.

1. Charter a yacht and sail to other islands
2. Collect unique seashells from the island's 37 beaches
3. Go deep sea fishing for a Marlin and challenge yourself
4. Go for a horseback ride on the beach
5. Go for a mountain bike ride
6. Go for a swim, often
7. Go for a walk on the beach, daily
8. Go shopping Monday through Saturday and on Sunday, rest
9. Go snorkeling and/or scuba diving
10. Take pictures

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11. Have breakfast at a restaurant, daily
12. Have lunch at a restaurant, often
13. Have dinner at a restaurant, frequently
14. If you vacation on island for 37 days, you can visit a different beach every day
15. Lie in a lounge chair on Orient Beach and watch people "strut their stuff" nude
16. Lie in a lounge chair on the beach with a good book in one hand and a drink in your other
17. Lie on the beach and do nothing except soak up the sunshine
18. Paddle a kayak around the island
19. Race a Wave Runner around the island
20. Rent a rod & reel and fish from the beach

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21. Take lots of pictures
22. Sit at a friendly bar and watch sports TV
23. Sit at a friendly bar and think about your job and work, not
24. Sit at a bar with friends and enjoy the camaraderie or make new friends
25. Take a parasail and fly though the sky
26. Take a sunset cruise around the island
27. Visit a casino but bring Lady Luck with you
28. Visit a nightclub and dance till the morning hours
29. Visit Anguilla, St. Barths or Saba
30. Visit the Butterfly Farm for incredible sites

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31. Visit StMaarten Park Zoo
32. Walk the wires through the trees at Loterie Farm
33. Watch a sunrise
34. Watch a sunset
35. Take lots and lots of pictures
36. Visit Sir Roland Richardson's Gallery in Marigot and his canvas come to life
37. Visit other artist's galleries throughout the island
38. Visit the museums in Marigot and Philipsburg
39. Visit the ruined Fort St. Louis in Marigot
40. Visit the ruined Fort Amsterdam in Philipsburg
41. Visit Tijon Parfumerie in Grand Case and create your own personal scent/parfume
42. Take the St. Maarten "America's Cup" 12 Metre Regatta Challenge
43. Have a drink at La Samanna Resort's Baie Long Bar - watch the sunset & create beautiful memories
44. Have lunch at the Lolos (outdoor grilled food restaurants) in Grand Case. Prices are soooooo cheap
45. Visit the pool at the Radisson Resort - it is the largest most spectacular on the island
46. Have Yannick's homemade yogurt at Vesna's Taverna & Bagel House - it's the best on the island
47. Sit through a Timeshare sales presentation - it's worth the "free gifts" even if you don't buy
48. Then, come back to StMaarten/StMartin again and again!