What would a holiday in the Caribbean be without a day trip on a boat? Recreational boating is one of the top activities in St. Martin, whether you choose to go out on a catamaran or a motorboat. You can reserve a boat trip for a whole day, with family or friends, for two or a dozen people.

Orient Bay (or “Baie Orientale” in French) beach is a must-see while you’re staying on the island of St. Martin. This beach on the north-west side of the island is one of the biggest and most popular. It has been given the name “Saint-Tropez of the Caribbean”, and sports fanatics often come here for surfing and other water sports. Orient Bay beach in St. Martin is on the Atlantic Ocean side of the island, and the white sand, swept by the trade winds, stretches for almost 2 kilometers.

Just hearing the word Carnival is enough to make everyone’s eyes sparkle and want to dance to the rhythm of the lively music. Every year, the island of St. Martin vibrates to the rhythm of the two carnivals. The first takes place in February on the French side, and the second is in April on the Dutch side. The festivities go on for weeks, between the seafront and the shopping streets.