Go to the beach. There is no shortage of pristine beaches on St. Martin. Baie de l'Orient, or Orient Bay, is one of the most popular beaches on the island. The beach is dotted with beach umbrellas and lounge chairs as far as you can see, with waiters moving among the sunbathers bearing platters of drinks. When hunger strikes, there are several fine restaurants where you can enjoy a delicious meal before heading back out to the sand. Motor sports are also available here. One end of the beach is clothing optional, so you'll occasionally see a nudist strolling along the water's edge. Other beaches include Baie Longue, Baie Rouge, Baie Grand Case, Baie de Prunes and Baie Nettle.
Go scuba diving. Whether you're a pro or going for your first dive, the pristine waters off St. Martin are an excellent place for scuba diving. Even less skilled swimmers can take part in this activity. It's exciting to spot bright tropical fish and colorful coral under the water, and some scuba outfits even take divers to see ship wrecks.
Visit Loterie Farm. Beautiful Loterie Farm is a 154 acre nature preserve where visitors can hike through a tropical forest, take a guided zipline tour, then break for tapas and a drink at an outdoor restaurant in the trees. It's a bit pricey, but what an adventure.
Go boating. If you love to sail you'll love the 12 Metre Challenge. Participants take part in a little America's cup race in sailboats that actually participated in the 1987 race, such as the well-known Stars and Stripes. A trained crew is there to guide you in your quest to be number one.
Head to the St. Martin Museum to learn about St. Martin's history. See artifacts from the first inhabitants of St. Martin, such as tools and pottery, colonial swords and bottles and pictures of life on the island from the early 20th century.
Go to the Butterfly Farm to see beautiful tropical butterflies from all over the globe flitting through the air.
