This Island hits home for me simply because it has been my second home since I was born! Comprised of a French and Dutch side, I have been visiting this Island for about 30 years now (my grandmother loved it so much she bought a home here). Each year we visit this slice of heaven is more magical than the last and my number 1 favorite thing to do here is ride jet skis on Maho Beach. More recently another fun activity our family has been doing here is renting dirt bikes and riding them up and down the mountain and all over the Island which has become my second favorite thing to do here. It also has all the perks from home including shopping (nothing major but Phillipsburg has all the best jewelry and clothes and goodies for better prices than in the states) and the movie theater shows all the latest movies (I know, you come all this way on vacation the last place you want to be is a movie theater but my family is huge on movies so this is a must for us). You can hang out by the beach and watch the planes come in super low or have a drink with your friends and family (some of the popular picks is a daiquiri or a Pina Colada or a Rum Runner). There are always different hotel activities to engage in at night like a party on the beach or a barbecue and they are just amazing the liquor flows and the party continues! If you are the boat ride kind of person, I recommend heading over to St Barths on the ferry or boat and walking around to find all the goodies you can take home duty free! Some of my favorite eats here include (Members only content location) (the best Mac and Cheese like ever) and Jimbos but there are a ton more so feel free to message me if you need suggestions. Lastly is the accommodations; We prefer (Members only content location), however be aware this is on the far side of the Island and can take about 30-40 mins ride from the airport or main part of town. This hotel also made the top 5 best hotels in the world list (coming in at #5) so make this priority when you visit!
General Consensus: I know there are some major Islands around the world and it's hard to pick which one to visit (Bahamas, Jamaica, Puerto Rico and The Dominican Republic is likely on the top of everyone's list) and as much as I want to tell you not to visit for selfish reasons of keeping this Island to myself and my family I can't do that. Saint Martin is not only family friendly but also girls trip and guys trip friendly so make sure you visit the Island next time you're planning your Caribbean get away!
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