Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Various St Maarten Activities For Visitors To Try

By Janine Hughes


St. Maarten, located in the Caribbean, has been a popular tourist destination for many years. The beaches, the friendly people and the myriad of activities offered attract thousands of tourists each year. When planning your vacation there, make sure you know all about the st maarten activities that you can explore.

The most obvious things for tourists to enjoy are water sports and activities. There are almost forty beaches and bays around the island, where guests can go swimming, sailing and charter fishing. The island is well known for its white sand beaches. You can also participate in sports such as kayaking and wind surfing. Many guest just like to take it easy and lounge by the ocean.

For nature lovers, St. Maarten Park has many tropical plants and animals to enjoy. There is also a Butterfly Farm where you can watch as butterflies emerge from their chrysalis to take their first flights. You can also hike along the many beaches and dunes to enjoy nature in a quiet setting. If you love nature but prefer to experience it in a slightly more relaxing way, you can rent a Jeep and drive around the island at your leisure, or take a relaxing ferry ride to a neighboring island.

If you like water sports, there are a variety of activities you can do there to keep busy. You can go water skiing, windsurfing or jet-skiing, or try kite-surfing. If you are feeling adventurous, you can also try parasailing or skydiving at Orient Bay. Do not be afraid to try new things, even if you feel nervous at first.

There are also many hotels with things you can do. Some hotels offer swim-up bars during happy hour, and others have spas and sauna for relaxation and rejuvenation. You can choose whatever best suits you, whether you want a private balcony with a sunrise yoga classes in a quiet area or a hotel that is close to all the local amenities.

For those who enjoy sports and physical activities, there is a plethora of things to do as well. Hiking, golfing, and playing tennis are all popular tourist sports. Some resorts even offer mountain bikes that you can use to explore trails yourself.

There are many family activities to do as well. Families can take pony rides together at one of the local riding clubs, or take sailing lessons together. There is also a zip line course for children aged eight and up which is also popular.

Once you have decided when you want to visit, write up an itinerary of what activities you want to do and where you want to do them. Create a day by day schedule to ensure that nothing you want to do or see gets left out.




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