Would love to try to answer as many St.Maarten questions as possible...

[laurie1534]

snoopy leogirl!!

 

 

Have a ? for you. Just read some posts for St. Maarten and wanted to see what your recommendation would be.

 

Do you recommend the Golden Eagle Catamaran ride or a private tour with Joan's Tours around the island???

 

There will be myself, husband and two daughters 16 and 14.

 

Just wanted to get your opinion.

 

Thanks!

 

Laurie

[maxxboy]

We will be in St Martin on November 11th. I understand that's a holiday.

 

1. We were thinking of renting a car (have done this there before), but I've read there would be a race around the island and some other activities. Should we stay in town this time? Cannot afford to miss the ship.

 

2. If we did stay in town, what celebrations might be going on?

[powderqn]

Can you recommend any places for snorkeling with a decent beach? Also, will your father's shop be open by 11/16? Would love to stop by and say hi. We'll be on the Disney Magic.

 

Christine

[Kay D]

Parasailing & jetskiing at Orient Beach near KonTiki -- this area is not the nude area though you might see a few topless. (Main nude area at south end of beach at Club O with yellow umbrellas past Pedro's).

 

Snorkeling at Dawn Beach (near P'burg) & Baie Rouge (French side, farthest from P'burg, along rocks on far right side)

[Margie1983us]

Thanks for being soooo helpful. We are two moms traveling with 4 teen age kids and want to go to the beach for the day. Which one do you think will offer us the most for the day. Food, drinks, water toys, chairs, umbrellas and maybe some snorkeling all wrapped into one beach. Oh yes! I would like for it to be beautiful too. I hope I'm not asking for too much. Thanks Margie:)

[ELA]

My parents will be in St. Marin on Century in January and I"m trying to figure out what would be the best way for them to see the island? They'll be docking in Philipsburgh and I know that they won't be renting a car. THey're active but not into snorkling, but probably would be interested in going to a beach. Should they rent a cab or do a local tour?

 

Thanks!

Ela

[maier]

could you help us with some shopping! my family of 19 will be at your port for the day is shopping better in the morning or afternoon? Would jewerly store have the best prices. we don't want anything to fancy. we would like to go to the beach the rest of the time. Oh could you tell me where the fire station is 11 of us are firefighter. thanks for your help

[maier]

sorry for the 2 posting my dumb move

[bwaveriders]

First, thank you for doing this thred it will help a lot of people have a great time there.

 

For parasailing in orient beach do you have to book ahead of time (if yes how do you do this) or can you just go there and pay.

 

thanks

catie

[doegirl]

We will be there on Monday 11/22, from 7:00am to 4:00pm.

We were born in Florida and lived here 40 years...so really the beach is just a so-so for us.

I would appreciate any idea you may have for us to do something different or see something we wouldn't see in Florida.

Or should I just go shopping?? I hear there a great deals!

thanks

[snoopy_leogirl]

I know you said there are jet skis at DIVI, but is there also a place to parasail?

 

Thanks!

Lisa

 

 

DIVI used to have parasailing but not anymore.

[snoopy_leogirl]

We will be there on Monday 11/22, from 7:00am to 4:00pm.

We were born in Florida and lived here 40 years...so really the beach is just a so-so for us.

I would appreciate any idea you may have for us to do something different or see something we wouldn't see in Florida.

Or should I just go shopping?? I hear there a great deals!

thanks

 

 

Front Street is a shopping mecca. Marigot is a nice way to get a Paris feel. The beaches are popular.

[Heidict]

Sorry, posted question to wrong thread!!

[lssg]

what is there for kids to see and do that would be inexpensive?

[snoopy_leogirl]

what is there for kids to see and do that would be inexpensive?

 

Lots of people take their kids to the following places:

Butterfly Farm

St.Maarten Zoo

DIVI Little Bay Beach (kid friendly)

Walk along the boardwalk

 

The zoo is something you can skip because it really isn't all that even though people still go there. The other three things are really nice. And as you can tell, there really isn't much to do here. But its nice to visit. Have Fun! :)

[snoopy_leogirl]

If anyone would like to post questions, please post them in the help thread which is part 2 of this one. This thread is too confusing.

[we3k9]

Snoopy leo girl, help me. is there a hotel that has a casino in it or across the street or next door that also has nice swimming pools and is on the beach? I know there a few that are closed down for renovations or not operating any more. I want a room for the day, I have been on every website and I need reliable source of information. I dont want to book a room and pre pay without knowing for sure that the casino is open and the pool and beach are nice. My mom is older and cant walk far or alot. she will want to play slots and rest up in the air conditioned room while me and my neice swim and shop. Please help us!

[snoopy_leogirl]

[quote name='we3k9']Snoopy leo girl, help me. is there a hotel that has a casino in it or across the street or next door that also has nice swimming pools and is on the beach? I know there a few that are closed down for renovations or not operating any more. I want a room for the day, I have been on every website and I need reliable source of information. I dont want to book a room and pre pay without knowing for sure that the casino is open and the pool and beach are nice. My mom is older and cant walk far or alot. she will want to play slots and rest up in the air conditioned room while me and my neice swim and shop. Please help us![/QUOTE]

Lucky for you, Maho Sonesta Hotel in Maho (close to the airport) has a casino (a small one) in the hotel and across the street from the hotel, there's a huge casino (one of the best ones). There's lots of amenities too. Pool, restaurants, entertainment etc. The beach is very nearby as well.
Hope this helps.

[we3k9]

Thanks Snoopyleogirl

[jenny368]

Can you take the water taxi to Orient Beach?

[Ladyjack from Nac]

Hi Snoopy_Leogirl,

We'll be in St. Maarten on Mar 17, 2005 (Dawn Princess, Mar 10th cruise). My husband really enjoys the casinos. Any suggestions for the best one(s) in St. Marteen?

Thanks for being so helpful. Really enjoy reading all the posts.

[Slyfox16]

Do anyone have any idea how much it costs to take the Explorer to Marigot from where the ships dock? Or by taxi Phillipsburg to Marigot? Thanks
[email]Sclevin@aol.com[/email]

[Marcylynn]

We are in port from 10:00am-11:00pm. We are going to do the beach thing during the day and would love to know how late we could shop. Also, we will be looking for a great bar/rest.for that night. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[jkl67890]

Hi,

Do any car rental companies have ramp or lift equiped vehicles? Thanks for the help.

[stones902]

Snoopy,

Thanks for providing all your information.

Don't know if you covered this one earlier but I was wondering about the status of the construction on Front Street. We visited in November and the street was pretty torn up down near the Guavaberry shop and Coloseum Casino.

We are scheduled to visit your island again at the end of June and am anxious to see the finished product.