Saint Martin/ Sint Maarten is the place for dinning out in the Caribbean. Here you can choose from a overwhelming variety of of world-class restaurants, most of them managed by acclaimed International chefs, you will taste all kind of foods, from the very sophisticated to the local, with something for everyone and every budget.
One of the great attractions of the island is the duty-free shopping available on both sides of the island. You will find elegant boutiques with all the brand names at prices much lower than back home, elegant jewelry, tablecloths, crystal, Dutch Delft Blue, liquors, top-of-the-line electronics and in addition, wonderful island souvenirs. Most of the shops in Marigot are open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM and re-open from 3:00 PM-7:00 PM. Sundays almost all shops are closed.
Recommendations for land lovers include a visit to the gourmet capital of the island--Grand Case, a luck of the draw at one of the Casinos, a night out at one of the many nightclubs or bars with live music, or a visit to one of the local fine arts gallery for a sampling of Caribbean Art.
Recent years have seen the growth of many sports on the island aimed at both fitness and fun. Golf, tennis, beach volleyball, mountain biking and even horseback riding is just a few of the adventure activities awaiting you in St.Martin.
The island offers an extensive range of water sports activities, including snorkeling, sailing, jet-skiing, water-skiing, kayaking, wind surfing, parasailing and deep-sea fishing. For the avid Scuba diver, an excursion to islands such as St. Barthelemy, Saba, and Anguilla is a must.
Most hotels and resorts offer some form of entertainment including local live bands and cultural performances. There are also quite a number of bars, nightclubs, casinos and restaurants all over the island that are fun spots at night. Casino Royale in Maho also offers a theater, with variety shows six nights a week in peak season everything from magic shows to circus acts. You'll also find top-notch entertainment at Coliseum Casino on Front Street and Tropical Casino in Cole Bay. Just pick the type of entertainment you are looking for to see a list of what's available.