Spectacular sights abound in St. Maarten. Lush vegetation, a historic courthouse, Creole architecture, a collection of rare animals and a swarm of colorful and beautiful butterflies at the Butterfly Farm are only some of the many wonderful types of scenery the island has to offer.
Get immersed in the island's culture by deep-sea fishing; basking in the warm tropical sun along the pristine, white sand beaches; shopping; or buying fresh spices in the Marigot Marketplace, one of St. Maarten's scenic landmarks. After a day of leisure, a gastronomic feast can be had in one of the island's local restaurants, which serve a broad array of types of cuisine.
Locals and visitors alike enjoy beach-side barbecues organized by the hotels. If you're looking for some action, check out the island's discos, where some of the best Caribbean music can be found, or visit one of the island's several casinos.
Scuba diving in the waters of St. Maarten is one of the most exciting adventures around. There are several shops on the island that provide scuba diving gear as well as scuba lessons. Diving reveals spectacular sights of coral and volcanic reefs teeming with colorful fish and various types of marine life and shipwrecks and other underwater scenes in the pristine waters of St. Maarten.
To get a most breathtaking view, climb Pic Paradis, St. Maarten's highest point. Tour around the island and see magnificent scenery from the waters around St. Maarten on lagoon, sunset and day cruises.
