Upon arrival at Juliana International Airport, rent a car and drive to some of the island's most beautiful beaches like Mullet Bay Beach and Simpson Bay Beach. You can also tour around other places like the Sint Maarten Museum for some historical background, and the Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit. For dinner, visit Mark's Place, located in Simpson's Bay, and indulge in burgers made from scratch and some local craft beers.
Begin your day with a visit to Fort St. Louis in Marigot for its stunning views. Next, you can grab breakfast at Sarafina’s, a French bakery offering the best croissants and coffee. Afterwards, take a small drive to the fancy Grand Case area, known as the culinary epicenter of the Caribbean island, for a walking food tour. You can try some seafood dishes from Le Pressoir and finish your walking tour with a French pastry shop located in Grand-Case called La Sucriere.
Start your day by visiting the colorful capital of Dutch Saint-Martin, Philipsburg. Take a morning stroll down Front Street for some duty-free shopping, visit the Sint Maarten National Heritage Foundation Museum to learn about the island's cultural and historical significance. Before leaving Philipsburg, indulge in a local Creole lunch at The Greenhouse. Later in the evening, have dinner at Topper's Restaurant and Bar in Cole Bay, known for their seafood and gorgeous sunset views over the marina.
Begin your day with a relaxing beach day, in Maho Beach atmosphere or some water activities. In the evening, you can visit the Sunset Bar and Grill in Maho Beach for some pre-dinner drinks and plane spotting as incoming planes often come in low over the beach. Next, visit The Palms at Pelican Cove for the best seafood and steak in Simpson Bay.
For your final day, enjoy Cupecoy beach and its stunning surroundings for a final morning of leisure before departing to your next destination from the airport.
You can rent a car to easily commute around the island. The car rental price usually falls between $120-180 for five days; fuel for five days and would cost $80-100 depending on the rental car
If you have more than five days, exploring the island life of St. Martin Island is well worth it. You can visit Belle Literese or Rambaud for some serenity and peace. For surfing, head over to Dunes of Mullet Bay.
For travelers who only have a short time, prioritize visiting Marigot and Grand Case, the two most popular locations for a not-to-be-missed culinary adventure featuring tasty and fresh cuisines.
Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) is the primary international airport serving Saint-Martin. It is located four kilometers southeast of Philipsburg and offers non-stop flights to several major airports in Europe and the United States.