Vacation Hideouts Near The Caribbean Island Of St Maarten ...

Try going to St Barth’s, you would be surprised by the natural scenic beauty the place has to offer. I’ve not gone by air but I can tell you for sure of the interesting ferry crossing through the easterly caps on the way to the land of the rich and famous.

I’ve been told that the air route into the landing pattern is just as interesting. You may want to check out Saint Barts airport

Though the island is only eight square miles, it has has visitors look for. One would be able to find luxury yachts sprawling in the high seas. You would also come across designer boutique in the Caribbean island.

However, the most prominent part of St Barth is its wonderful and lively beaches, which attracts visitors and makes the island a worthy short visit from St Maarten.

Saba is another island which is considered as the best island in the whole of the Caribbean. The island is small, but it unleashes unspoiled beauty. The landscape that forms part of this Caribbean island is truly fascinating to watch.

If you are on a honeymoon, then there’s no other place that comes close to Saba. You would be able to take part in hiking within the confines of this Caribbean island.

The opportunities for scuba diving on Saba is endless and is known as one of the premier destinations in this part of the world. Pay a visit to Saba Marine Park, and you would be able to have a look to some rare natural underwater scenery.

Statia is also called Saint Eustatius. Like St Maarten and Saba It is considered a Dutch colony, and more of a trader’s hub. There was a time when a significant chunk of West Indies trade took place in Statia. However, with time the island became a tourist hub. Tourists, who love to indulge in beach holidays, should make it a point to visit Statia. Scuba diving and hiking is again a prominent way to enjoy the beauty of Statia.

St Kitts is a typical beach island. St Kitts, A former British colony, is known as sugar city for its sugar industry. Like most other Caribbean islands trade has given way to the more viable tourism industry.

What attracts visitors to the island is its low population. Since it’s not overcrowded, you would be able to make most out of your visit to this Caribbean island. There are also lots of tours available. Take a tour to Brimstone hill, and Basseterre, and also a few other places such as Romney Manor. St Kitts and Nevis are both connected and is two island nation. Therefore, once you go to St Kitts, you automatically get access to Nevis.

Anguilla, the nearest Island to St Maarten, is also connected to St Kitts and Nevis in the sense of their relationship with the British monarchy, and all three are part of the Leeward Islands.

Commuting to all the surrounding islands, St Maarten is easier, and you can take the water route to reach any of the islands. Anguilla has the most frequent ferry schedule from the French side of the island. Hourly boats leave the docks as they frantically fulfill the tall order of the daily commute.

One of the more popular attractions in Anguilla is the festival called August Monday. This cultural extravaganza attracts visitors and mariners from throughout the Caribbean and the world over. I will testify to this excellent party.

You need to be in Anguilla for this one. They’re dozens of crossings on that day, both scheduled and chartered. There are also numerous ferry crossings on a regular day.

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