day with family in St. Martin

[luv2vacationmom]

Looking for suggestions for on our own in St. Martin...two families (kids ages 15-10) with grandparents. Want some R&R on the beach also some water toys like jet skis. suggestions??!! Also, want to shop some. Hit the beach first and then shop in the evening? Thanks so much!;)

[SunshineToGo]

Orient Beach is the most popular for the water sports folks, is a beautiful beach but you're on the French side and topless and some nudity is acceptable on one side of the beach. Where you will be docking will be in Phillipsburg. The beach is quite nice, not that many water sports functions but plenty of shopping and gambling if you so choose. and if any of you are tuckered out, you can walk back to the ship and let the rest enjoy.

[Live Life]

Last February when my Family(all adults) went to St.Martin we did the Lotterie zip line thing. That was a little to much work for me. This time around we are gonna spend the day at Orient beach. I hear there are jet ski's, Parasailing, good restaurants, etc located there. Sounds like fun to me. :)

[beachchick]

Orient Beach is the most popular for the water sports folks, is a beautiful beach but you're on the French side and topless and some nudity is acceptable on one side of the beach. Where you will be docking will be in Phillipsburg. The beach is quite nice, not that many water sports functions but plenty of shopping and gambling if you so choose. and if any of you are tuckered out, you can walk back to the ship and let the rest enjoy.

 

Just wanted to clarify that topless sunbathing is acceptable along the entire length of Orient beach and all beaches on the French side. The completely clothing optional Club Orient resort (far right side of Orient if facing the water) has, obviously, full nudity. There is sometimes full nudity in the surrounding area (Pedro's and Baywatch are closest to CO), but lately it sounds like there's little full nudity elsewhere on the beach. If you don't want the kids to see topless women, you might want to try Little Divi beach on the Dutch side or stay at the far end of Orient away from Club Orient. Just be aware that toplessness is allowed and will likely be seen anywhere along the beach.

 

beachchick