Sights

Maho Bay

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Saint Martin is one of the beautiful and exotic destinations available to you and your family in the Caribbean . Conveniently for Americans, the most common language here is English and Saint Martin uses the US dollar so there is no need to exchange currency. Duty-free shopping, fantastic beaches, gourmet restaurants and a vivacious nightlife scene keep the tourists returning to this tropical island year after year. Don’t restrict yourself to the confines of your resort or hotel. There are plenty of great sites in Saint Martin to get out and see.

Maho Bay

Saint Martin is a paradise for beach goers of all ages. Maho Bay is a beach that is probably unlike any other beach you have been to before. It sits at the end of the Queen Juliana Airport landing strip. You can sunbathe and watch the planes come in overhead. It really is quite an awesome and thrilling experience. The airplanes are huge and feel very close.

Mount Vernon Plantation

Mount Vernon Plantation is an eighteenth century restored traditional island plantation. Friendly tour guides uncover the secrets of making rum and roasted coffee. This beautifully maintained working farm is one of the few historic sites on Saint Martin.

Lottery Farm

B.J. is the owner of the fantastic Lottery Farm in Saint Martin. There is an abundance of plants and wildlife to enjoy here. Look closely to see parrots, monkeys, iguanas and enchanting humming birds in their natural habitats. Take deep breaths here and relish in the songs of nature, far away from the resort crowds. Kids love the new zip line. At the beginning of the walk to the farm, there is one cozy restaurant that has a jazz band on the weekends during the high season.

Butterfly Farm

Surround yourself with delicate creatures at the Butterfly Farm in Saint Martin. You will be thrilled with the brilliant color patterns on these enchanting insects. Huge mesh enclosures make this butterfly experience possible. Hundreds of exotic butterfly species flit and flutter freely in a lush and picturesque landscape. Binoculars and an extra camera battery are the perfect things to bring here.

Philipsburg

Philipsburg in Saint Martin makes the most of its small area. Larger hotels are not allowed to build here because the government of Saint Martin is trying to preserve the look of this historic harbor. The duty-free shopping is extensive with everything from handbags to electronics. Get out of the sun for a minute and try your luck in one of the many casinos. You can find a variety tempting restaurants serving French, Creole, Indian and Chinese cuisine.