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Before you go, know the Cool Top 5 for any city where a Cariloha store is located.
This week’s Cool Top 5 takes us to the French-Dutch island of St. Maarten, Netherland Antilles and is brought to you by the beautiful Cariloha St. Maarten store, located on 23 Front Street Phillipsburg, St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles. Store Phone: 599-542-8784
Cool Top 5 in St. Maarten
1. Visit Maho Bay. It’s found on the southwestern shore of the island. You’re not going to Maho Bay for the beach; rather, you’re going to see the incoming airplanes flying right over your head as you watch the waves rolling in. It’s a unique experience that everyone in the family will enjoy. It’s best to go toward the end of the day. Be aware that Maho Bay feels a lot like the Las Vegas strip.
2. Eat Crepes in Marigot. Found on on the French side of the island, Marigot is dotted by a whole slew of amazing beaches, which I’m sure you’ll want to visit. But what you really need to do is eat some delicious French crepes at any number of French restaurants before you leave. Bonus Tip: St. Maarten / St. Martin is only 15 minutes away from some beautiful neighboring islands like Anguilla. You may want to consider taking a ferry over to these islands for an afternoon under the sun.
3. Snorkling at Cupecoy Beach. Get your snorkel gear at the beach or bring it with you and enjoy this beautiful, relatively uncrowded beach. If you’re interested in diving a little deeper – no worries – this beach offers scuba diving, too. Don’t want to play around in the water all day? Go horseback riding on the beach. Even if you’ve never been horseback riding, you’ll always be able to tell your friends that your first time was on a beach in St. Maarten.
4. Delight your taste buds in Grand Case. Restaurants of all tastes and interests are scattered up and down the Grand Case. If you’re on the island during Carnival, the Grand Case is an exciting place to be.
5. Shop til you Drop! St. Maarten offers something for everyone. Be sure to stop by Cariloha and Del Sol stores for the best clothing and accessory options in port.
Of course, this list doesn’t have everything St. Maarten has to offer. But, if you’re able to get these Top 5 Coolest Things in, you won’t be disappointed.
What else would you add to the Cariloha Cool Top 5 St. Maarten list? What’s your all-time favorite St. Maarten attraction – besides bamboo T-shirts?