St Maarten/St Martin
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Optional Tours
Here are just a few of the exciting excursions Discount Vacations can arrange to enhance your vacation.Your Discount Vacations Destination Representative will help you choose and then make the necessary arrangements.


One-day tour to Anguilla
Take a boat to Anguilla, a charming laid back British island with miles of powder-white beaches. You embark on a tour of the island and see the Valley, the island's historic capital, the old fort at Sandy Hill and some of the scenic beaches and coves along Little Bay. Enjoy free time for lunch and shopping. In the afternoon, you are transported back to the pier and return by boat to St. Maarten/St. Martin. Please note that you must bring a valid U.S. passport or state-issued birth certificate with raised seal and photo I.D. with you on tour.


Seaworld Explorer at Creole Rock
Get an underwater view without getting wet in this semi-submarine observatory. Cruise along the picturesque coast until the Explorer reaches Creole Rock. Watch the dive show from the hull of the vessel. Includes rum punch on return voyage.

 
Sample Itinerary
Discount Vacations gives you the freedom to create your dream vacation.Here's a sample to get you started. Summary : St. Maarten 7-night Itinerary

Day1
Arrive in St. Maarten. You will be met by a TNT Representative at the airport with a welcome letter and information on when and where Orientations are held. You'll transfer to your hotel for check-in. Spend your afternoon on the beach or exploring your hotel. For a great dinner be sure to head over to Grande Case, a small unique fishing village with many different restaurants famous for haute cuisine.

Day2
Rise and shine and enjoy the morning at Marigot Marketplace. This open air market with tropical fruits, produce and fresh fish is open every Wednesday and Saturday. Try some fresh fruit for breakfast or pack some up and head to the beach. If you prefer to relax on a secluded beach and get away from it all, head over to Baie Longue. This secluded beach is a minimalist's dream - nothing but a long stretch of white sand and crystal clear water! Bring some food, drinks, suntan lotion and a towel. Some may prefer a beach with action and non-stop fun. Orient Beach is your choice. Restaurants, bars, watersports, even on-the-beach massages are available.
Dine at your hotel or make a reservation at Laguna Restaurante for a nice Italian candlelight dinner.

Day3
Feeling like you want to go to another country for the day?
St. Barth's is only a boat ride away! This day-trip by boat will bring you to Gustavia, the capital of St. Barth's. You have the option of shopping, people-watching in a cafe, exploring the island by jeep, or just basking on a secluded beach. Some may choose to host a picnic with wine, cheese and French bread!
Enjoy the evening with live music at Sunset Bar and Grill. This Hotspot is located right by the Julianna airport and is a favorite spot to catch the magnificent sunset. Watch the planes land and take off, grab a burger, and dance to the music. As the sun goes down, people crowd around snapping photos and enjoying the ambiance.

Day4
Swim, shop, eat drink and be happy! A shopping trip to Everyt'ing Cool in Phillipsburg includes two drinks from the 81 choices, lunch off the menu, use of floating beach mats, locker and lots more shopping. A cool day trip!
For dinner, Turtle Pier is the TNT Reps' favorite place! Sit overlooking the lagoon while eating coconut shrimp. Want a lobster with Brie cheese melted over it? Select one that's just the size you want, whatever fits your appetite!

Day5
Pic Paradis is the highest point in St. Maarten at 1,400 feet high. You can climb to the top and see a beautiful view of the island.
Grande Case is known for its gourmet cuisine and is located on the northern tip of the island. This fishing village surrounded by pastel-colored houses is a great spot to have a picnic lunch or sit outside at one of the many restaurants. Look for the Lolos, an inexpensive food section where lobster, macaroni, chicken and many other foods are prepared by local vendors.
The largest casino on the island is located at Port De Plaisance where you can also enjoy entertainment.

Day6
Pinel Island is a private island with two restaurants, snorkeling, jetskis, beach chairs and beach hut shops. There is a boat located adjacent to Little Key hotel that shuttles people back and forth every half hour for only $4.00. The water is very calm. If you have children or just want to enjoy a relaxing day outside or under a hut it's a great day trip!
Enjoy dinner at your hotel or make a reservation at the Panoramic View Restaurant. Enjoy a nice meal high up on a cliff top surrounded by a pool right inside the open restaurant!

Day7
If relaxing and unwinding is part of your agenda, Anguilla is so close you can see it. A short boat ride from Indiana Beach, located on the Dutch side of St. Maarten, will take you there but don't forget your passport. You will be taken to Shoal Bay where you will have plenty of time to snorkel, eat lunch, and even collect shells. The friendly people, great food, and beautiful beaches make this a memorable day!

Day8
This is departure day. Please double check the board and binder located in your hotel lobby for hotel check-out time, transfer information, and flight information.
A TNT Vacations Representative will be waiting at the airport to help you with check-in and offer any other assistance you may need.

 
Calendar Of Events
Here's a sample of festivals, holidays and special events.You may want to plan your vacation around events that interest you.
Month List of Events
January Round the Island Long Distance Sailing Race
Hope Estate (French Side) to Pie Paradis Hike
March Beach Cat Regatta
Annual Heineken Regatta - 3 days of serious racing in the most outstanding sailing climate around the island. Visit the Heineken Regatta Site at www.smyc.an.
April Good Friday (holiday)
Easter Sunday (holiday)
Easter Monday (holiday)
Carnival
Earth Day
Queen's Birthday (holiday)
May Labor Day (holiday)
Ascension Day (holiday)
International Museum Day with Open House
St. Maarten Body Building Competition
Annual Guavaberry Regatta
Beefeater Women's Laser Regatta
Open Caribbean Laser Championship Regatta
June World Environment Day
St. Martin Bilfish Tournament
July Emancipation Day
Eastern Caribbean Body Building Championship
Kingdom Games - Friendship games between Aruba, the Netherlands and the Netherlands Antilles
September Central America-Caribbean Body Building Championship
October Antillean Day (holiday) - Celebrating the unity between the five islands of the Netherlands Antilles (Bonaire, Curacao, Saba, St. Eustatius and St. Maarten/St. Martin)
November Annual Grand Chase Triathlon - 1.5K swim, 40K-bike ride, 10K run. This event is sanctioned by PATCO and ITU.
St. Maarten's Day (holiday)
December Christmas (holiday)
Boxing Day (holiday)
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