Article about the planes landing at St. Maarten

[bunchesofun]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2323401/The-ultimate-sun-block-Startling-photos-beachgoers-relaxing-beach-planes-come-land-just-METRES-heads.html

 

Excellent photos of planes landing over the beach.

[gregg204]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2323401/The-ultimate-sun-block-Startling-photos-beachgoers-relaxing-beach-planes-come-land-just-METRES-heads.html

 

Excellent photos of planes landing over the beach.

I love aviation and going to that beach is on my bucket list. Lots of great you tube videos of the planes landing there also.

[wmowan8485]

Awesome pics... Officially on my bucket list..:D

[Bases5]

Its one of the coolest things we have done. There used to be a eatery there also with burgers and such. I wonder if its still there

[PAPERBKWRITER]

Its one of the coolest things we have done. There used to be a eatery there also with burgers and such. I wonder if its still there

 

I think it's the Sunset Bar & Grill.

[Eng23]

I think it's the Sunset Bar & Grill.

That's correct, and yes it is still there!

[Eng23]

Is this low enough for you ????

 

[Eng23]

The view from the Sunset Bar & Grill:

 

[dchoney]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2323401/The-ultimate-sun-block-Startling-photos-beachgoers-relaxing-beach-planes-come-land-just-METRES-heads.html

 

Excellent photos of planes landing over the beach.

 

Thanks for posting this link. My boyfriend just got even more excited about our July cruise on Valor!!!! We will definitely try to get pictures like these!!!

[the_journeyman]

We're going to spend some time in the morning at Mullet Bay and walk back to Maho for a bit to see the planes.

 

JM

[akeasley]

Great pics.....thanks for posting!

[prayfordaylight]

Just went to Maho last week. We opted for the quieter Tortuga Beach Cafe at the other end of the beach next to the Royal Islander Club. Equally great view, $2 beers and they'll let you hang out in the shade for hours. If Sunset is too crowded for you, check it out.

[BillOh]

Its one of the coolest things we have done. There used to be a eatery there also with burgers and such. I wonder if its still there

 

As of May 1st, the Sunset Bar and Grill was still there.

 

[aimodels]

Visiting this beach (and surfing the fence) was definitely on our bucket lists...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cheers, P:)

[jennmaybe]

Just keep in mind that sand and debris flies everywhere when these planes are flying in right over you. I've even some people holding on to the fence so they don't blow over.

 

Very cool to see though.

[prayfordaylight]

Just keep in mind that sand and debris flies everywhere when these planes are flying in right over you. I've even some people holding on to the fence so they don't blow over.

 

Very cool to see though.

 

That's more when planes are taking off rather than landing though.

[jennmaybe]

That's more when planes are taking off rather than landing though.

 

No, we saw it when they were landing.

[Rottweiler Puppy]

No, we saw it when they were landing.

 

I didnt get blown around when they were landing.

[navybankerteacher]

I didnt get blown around when they were landing.

 

A landing plane is almost halfway down the runway when it touches down and puts the jet blast at beach level. When they gun the engines starting the take- off they are just a few feet from the fence (and the people who think hanging out there is a good way to spend part of their day). I suppose doing it once might seem a thrill -- but the people who come back on several cruises .....wow!