vendredi 8 août 2014

St Maarten Activities For Visitors To Enjoy

By Imelda Reid


St. Maarten covers the southern portion of the island of Saint Martin, which is located in the Caribbean. It is a popular vacation destination and each year many tourists take the time to visit. Anyone that makes the trip will find a host of enjoyable St Maarten activities to try while they are on the island.

Its island setting means that water plays a big part in the pastimes that locals and tourist can enjoy. Dipping your toes in the Caribbean is easy to do at the many beaches around the coast and tranquil waters at a number of locations are ideal for swimming. It is easy for those that want something a little more energetic to find this, with some of the water fun available including kite surfing, stand-up paddle boards and canoeing.

Getting out on the water is also relatively easy to do and this provides the chance to try scuba diving. There are a number of diving clubs on the island and these will take novice and experienced divers to a number of sites around the coastline. Anyone that gets in the water has the chance to see some of the local marine line such as rays, crabs, and turtles. There is also the chance to visit a shipwreck or find some brightly colored shells.

Many charter boats are set up for fishing expeditions, which is another popular pastime for tourists. A trip out to deeper water gets anglers within reach of deep sea species such as sailfish and marlin. Most of the local operators have been fishing the waters around the island for years and know just where to go to give their guests the best chance of a catch.

Sporting activities around the island cater to a wide range of tastes. Golf fans can take advantage of 18 holes that will challenge their game and riding enthusiasts can get on a horse at a local nature park. There are trails that offer the chance to get some exercise, and biking or trekking these is something that many people enjoy.

Sightseeing is a definitely an activity that visitors should try to do on the island. This allows them to take in a few historic locations with the Amsterdam and Willem I forts being a couple of these. The main town of Philipsburg also has a number of great attractions to take in during a tour. These include the Courthouse building and a museum documenting the history of the area.

Shopping is a popular pastime on the island to search for some mementos and souvenirs of a trip. The added advantage for this on St. Maarten is that it is a duty free region. A trip to the town center streets in Philipsburg is the best idea for this, with a number of retail outlets on these offering a wide variety of goods for sale.

St. Maarten Park is the perfect place to let kids enjoy some fun activities. This has a zoo where they can view a wide range of local species, as well as animals from around the world. The park also has one of the largest playgrounds on the island and this features swings, slides, climbing frames and a huge selection of other outdoor play equipment. This allows children to run around and let off some steam.




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