Activities in St. Maarten/St. Martin

Here, Dutch St. Maarten gets the South Beach treatment. Linger by the lagoon-style wading pools under one of the canopied cabanas or get into the groo

This tiny boutique is packed with trinkets and home accessories: Provençal tea towels, Laguiole knives with bone and precious-wood handles. There's al

For centuries, local wild berries called guavaberry (no relation to the guava fruit) have been soaked in rum and sugar, producing the island's legenda

Whether you're looking for a form-flattering one-piece by Gottex or a skimpy Brazilian-style bikini by Ondade Mar, this little shop on Marigot's marin

Escape the heat in this light-filled, three level complex just below the hilltop Fort Louis. The 25 stores carry a well-edited selection of clothing a

The busy daily market on Marigot's waterfront is one of the island's scenic trademarks. There's a wide array of fresh spices (from mace and turmeric r

In the center of Philipsburg, the Holland House Beach Hotel's newly built open-air lounge is hands-down the island's most stylish spot for a piña cola

Duty-free jewelry stores populate both the French and Dutch sides of the island. This intimate boutique stands out for its designer timepieces and jew

In Marigot, on Rue du Général de Gaulle, where French giants such as Longchamp, Cartier, and Hermès rub shoulders, this shop stocks French creams and

Coffee is grown on-site, then dried and roasted to make potent petits cafés, served after the tour.

This colonial guesthouse, also in Philipsburg, is a former Dutch royal residence that retains the elegance of an earlier era: teak antiques, portraits