10 Things to See & Do on St. Maarten 1 For a thrilling adventure with spectacular
views, visit Rainforest Adventures at Rockland Estate to fly down world’s steepest zip line, The Flying Dutchman! You’ll enjoy breathtaking 360° views of the island after a leisurely chairlift ride to the top of the mountain. You can also take a ride on the wild side by tubing down the mountain, or race through the sky on the Sentry Hill Zip Line.
2 Loterie Farm is a secret hideaway nestled
in the hillside of Pic Paradis on French Saint Martin where you can wine, dine, climb, hike, swim, and enjoy the stunning treetop canopy in a relaxed environment.
3 Birds of a feather flock together at Parotte
Ville Bird Sanctuary. Located on the Dutch side of the island, this hidden gem features dozens of colorful exotic birds, a small museum highlighting the island’s history, and even a playground for kids! Grab a cup of bird seed and watch these vibrant beauties become your new best friends.
4 Stop by Maho Beach to experience the
thrill of airplanes roaring right above your head. Dozens of planes fly low over Maho Beach every day as they land at St. Maarten’s Princess Juliana Airport. Be sure to snap an unbelievable photo, but be careful, the backdraft has been known to knock people off their feet!
5 The Natural Pool at Geneve-Guana Bay
and Pointe Blanche is a must-see tide pool tucked away on the coast that’s only accessible by foot on the Guana Bay hiking trail. Grab your snorkeling gear, hiking shoes, plenty of reef-safe sunscreen to enjoy this unspoiled paradise!
6 Step back in time to explore ruins left
behind from European entry into the island at Fort Amsterdam on Divi Little Bay’s property in Philipsburg and Fort St. Louis on the French side in Marigot.
7 With a mission to preserve and promote
the island’s rich heritage, the Sint Maarten Museum on Front Street in Philipsburg is full of fascinating artifacts and history. Learn about the island’s native Arawak people, European expansionism, and the first industry on the island, salt mining.
8 A visit to the Caribbean isn’t complete until
you’ve sampled the local rum. Guavaberry Rum is St. Maarten’s national liqueur and can be found at the Guavaberry Emporium on Front Street in Philipsburg. You can also visit Topper’s Rhum Distillery in Cole Bay for an immersive rum experience. Don’t forget to pick out your favorite flavors to enjoy at home!
9 Treat yourself to a world of delightful
smells as you learn about the perfumemaking process and create your own custom scent at Tijon Parfumerie. Your nose knows best, so grab a lab coat and mix up your favorite fragrances to create the perfect perfume!
10 Aqua Mania Adventures is your one-stop-
shop for daytime boat tours, romantic sunset sails, unbelievable scuba diving and snorkeling adventures, exhilarating jet ski tours, day trips to surrounding islands, and so much more!