Sint Maarten is one of the most touristed islands in the Caribbean, but despite the large resorts, casinos and fast-food chains it still has quiet niches to explore. There are powdery white-sand beaches, secluded coves and good diving. Not that development hasn't brought some benefits: Philipsburg is chock-a-block with fashionable boutiques, duty-free shops and good restaurants.
The island is a prime jumping-off point for trips to its neighbors - it's cheap and easy to get to Anguilla, Saba and Sint Eustatius, some of the region's most rural and least developed destinations. And the lower-key French side of the island is a short trip from anywhere in Sint Maarten. |
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