| St. Maarten (or St. Martin) is one of the most | | | | horse trails, boat courses and jet ski rentals. |
| beautiful getaways in the Caribbean, featuring the | | | | There are also several dive shops that offer |
| classic beach scene: palm trees, clear sea, and | | | | certification courses... I recommend The Scuba |
| deep blue skies. This wonderful holiday destination | | | | Shop, which offers complimentary dive computers |
| adds to the Caribbean geography with a | | | | for trips, plus classes ranging from novice to Dive |
| distinctively European flair. For Americans, Puerto | | | | Master (if you decide to stay in paradise and get |
| Rico is a desirable stop en route (only a short | | | | a job!) |
| plane ride away, about 150 miles). The two main | | | | For indoor enthusiasts, the Dutch side of the island |
| languages spoken on the island are Dutch and | | | | offers classic European gambling casinos. Check |
| French, though English is widely spoken across the | | | | out the Casino Royale, home to the World Poker |
| island. | | | | Showdown, and take in a slick Las Vegas style |
| Unlike many other island getaways, St. Maarten | | | | show. I have recommended to clients tired of Las |
| offers something for everyone. For outdoor | | | | Vegas that they visit St. Maarten, which has a |
| enthusiasts, there is a wide variety of activities, | | | | little less sin and a lot more sun (on a beach that |
| including para-sailing, skydiving, hiking, scuba diving, | | | | is...). |