The island of St. Martin/St. Maarten is divided in two by an international border. The north part of the island is French; the south part is Dutch. The island's official language is Dutch, but English and Spanish are also widely-spoken. Tourists to the island have access to 36 sandy beaches, hundreds of duty-free shops and restaurants and a dozen casinos. For those who enjoy the outdoors, hiking, scuba diving and sailing are available, and no visit to the island is complete without a trip to the St. Maarten Zoological and Botanical Garden which is home to a variety of South American and Caribbean plants, birds and wildlife.
Jamaica is the third largest island of the Caribbean and is famous for its music and its rum. The official language of the island is English. Tourists can laze on one of the island's sandy beaches, visit historic sugar plantation houses or view the majestic waterfall at Dunn's River Falls. For water enthusiasts, the island offers glass-bottom boating, jet-skiing, snorkeling and sailing. Nightlife in Jamaica includes restaurants featuring international cuisine, dinner theaters, live music, discos and nightclubs.
The island of Barbados is bordered on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and on the west by the Caribbean Sea. The convergence of these two bodies of water create a mecca for windsurfing enthusiasts. Other sports activities on the island are cricket, polo and golf. For guests seeking calm and relaxation, Barbados offers more than 60 sandy beaches and a number of world-renowned spas. When the sun sets, visitors can eat at restaurants featuring international cuisine and then dance the night away at one of the island's many discos, reggae and jazz clubs.
