Sint Maarten Travel Forum

I know september is the peak for rainy season in St.Maarten. We are still going to stay at the Pelican Resort Club the second week of sept. What are the days like at that time, is it like spurts of rain and then it clears up or not, help me please

I understand that the Great Bay hotel has undergone extensive renovation work & reopened a month ago. Has anyone been there since it's re-opening.
Thanks

Our cruise ship will be at St. Maartin next week for one day. Where is the best TROPICAL - looking beach? One with palm trees? We don't care about amenities, just want to see a beautiful beach. Also, what's the best (and cheapest) way to get there from the cruise port? THANKS!

We are going to be stopping at St. Marten for 11 hours as one of the stops on a cruise. We like to snorkel and soak up the sun. What is the best beach on St. Marten for this and how is best to get there?

Hello! My husband and I love to dance Salsa. Does anyone know of any Salsa Clubs on the island? We are going to St Maarten in November and are staying on the dutch side, but we would travel to the French side as well. Thanks for your help!

We are travelling to St Maarten in October, has there been any damage to the island with the recent hurricanes?

Are there any really good Tattoo places on either side of St. Maarten?

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone knows if the meridien hotel has a gala dinner for new years or christmas any info would be great thanks and if so, does anyone know how much it is?

Anyone ever stay here? The website doesn't have many pictures of the place, but I've heard the area is very nice.

Found a very good last minute deal to this resort, so I am thinking of a week long trip... what should I see and do??

I assume the weather in early October is still very very pleasant??

Thanks,

T.

We have arranged to travel to Sint Maateen this October. We are going with our 5 year old daughter. It seems like people are free to go topless at many of the beaches. Is this a good destination to take your kids to. Are there activities for kids on the island?

Any thoughts on Le Meridien? I was wondering which part of the island to stay that is good for snorkeling, or a hotel in a desirable location (a snorkeling lagoon, for example?)?

Captain Oliver's has a good package deal, but I'm afraid its location is inconvenient, as it offers a free rental car, haha!

Other hotel recommendations are welcome (No more than 150US with breakfast please!lol)

Thanks!
Nicoletta

I'm absolutely pulling my hair out deciding where to go for my honeymoon in Jan 2005. It is definitely down to Aruba or St Maarten. I know there are people who don't prefer either one, but that is what we've decided on. Anyway, we need it to be relatively cheap- the St Maarten trips I've priced are about $50-100 cheaper than Aruba, but would food, souvenirs, etc be cheaper in Aruba? I'm not sure how to compare those prices if I don't know how much other things cost in general. We're looking for nightlife, beautiful beaches, and maybe a daytrip somewhere. Which would you choose? Thanks!

I know that I only need a Birth certificate to go from the United States to Sint Maarten but do you need a passport to ferry and/or plan to neighboring islands?

Also please summarize any "must see or do's" while in Sint Maarten/St. Martin. Thank you.

Hello to all.. I will be going to St Maarten in May and we are staying at the Sunterra Flamingo. Is anyone familiar with the place?? Also, Just wanted to Know from others experience, Were are the best places to go for nightlife, casinos, restaurants etc. any info that you all may have is very well appriciated!!!!
thank you!!

Hello, I am travelling to Sint Maarten in February and am considering staying at The Ocean Club. In one of their time share units. Has anyone ever stayed there or seen it and can tell me what it's like. It's on Cupecoy beach. I hear the water there is a little rough and not good for swimming? Advice anyone?
Thank you.
Sarah

Hi
I am looking for someone who stayed at the hotel La Samanna in St.Maarten, to tell me the truth about it.
I got informations on others sites, some of them are saying it's heaven, others are saying it's a waste of money.
I am totaly confused. - HELP!

Frans