| There are many stunning locations on the Caribbean | | | | On the Dutch side of the island, the boats are forced |
| Desert Island of St Martin. There are wonderful | | | | to navigate the difficult Simpson Bay Bridge, which |
| coves and bays, as well as long unbroken stretches | | | | only opens twice each day. Simpson Bay also |
| of stunning snow white sand. Dramatic cliffs and | | | | provides a full service marina that has no less than |
| tropical jungle hideaways, there is so much to see | | | | 120 slips, which can accommodate sumptuous yachts |
| and do it can easily fill up a whole vacation. | | | | with lengths of up to 60m. |
| Below is a brief guide to some of the highlights that | | | | Anse Marcel conceals a small harbor and a very |
| this tropical retreat has to offer the first time visitors | | | | attractive short beach, which can be easily found |
| or the multitude who would not consider anywhere | | | | next to the Marina Port de Lonvilliers. Many yacht |
| else as a yachting vacation heaven. | | | | charters operators ply their trade from this popular |
| Orient Beach is considered the spot for the well | | | | little marina. Along the edge of the marina there are |
| dressed and well tanned to be see and be seen while | | | | many lively little stores offering all kinds of local |
| visiting St Martin. Well to do locals, and tourists alike | | | | wares. As well as some extremely inviting sidewalk |
| make their way to Orient Beach to take in the sights | | | | restaurants and continental style cafes. |
| and pleasures of this little piece of paradise famed | | | | Marigot Port La Royale is a busy marina found |
| for its liberal attitudes towards bathing attire. | | | | towards the leeward side of the island. It boasts a |
| This beach can also offer unrivaled water sports | | | | shopping area and many quaint little restaurants and |
| opportunities and facilities. There are a number of | | | | cocktail bars. There is also a bi-weekly open-air |
| high quality eating establishments that exhale all | | | | market on the wharf. |
| manor of exotic fragrances. This clothing optional | | | | Diving is a major attraction all over the island, with |
| beach does not have a tacky or tasteless | | | | stunning coral formations, clear sandy bottoms and |
| atmosphere, more a sophisticated French Riviera feel. | | | | large wrecks dotting the coves and bays, all around |
| Marigot Fort Louis encapsulates a one hundred and | | | | its shores. The waters are crystal clear offering |
| fifty berth marina, and benefits from easy direct | | | | excellent visibility even on any rare cloudy day. |
| access to the sea. This has made it a magnet for the | | | | The island offers first class villas for those who did |
| internationally diverse yachting crowd that gathers on | | | | not bring their own yachting accommodations to this |
| the island for some of the big races that are held | | | | enchanting Caribbean hideaway. |
| around its shores. | | | | |