The Island of Sint Maarten-Saint Martin - Marigot and Flamingo Sunterra Resort

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Lightbox (56) Tags: caribbean   saint-martin Posted: Dec. 15, 2007 by Javatina

Part I - Marigot and Flamingo Sunterra Resort

The Island of Sint Maarten-Saint Martin. Courtesy of Wikipedia

The Island of Sint Maarten-Saint Martin.
Courtesy of Wikipedia

Two of the many restaurants in Marigot

Restaurants at the main street
in Marigot.

Sint Maarten, the Dutch side, is known for its festive nightlife, beaches, jewelry, exotic drinks made with native rum-based guavaberry liquors, and plentiful casinos, while Saint-Martin, the French side, is known more for its nude beaches, clothes, shopping, and rich French and Indian Caribbean cuisine. Patty, one of our contributors, recently visited the island with her two sons Matt and Nathan - here is her photo story about this adventure.

Waterfront at Marigot The Mall at Marigot

Margot is the capital of St. Martin (French side). It sits in a harbor. It offers an upscale mall for cruise tourists.

The roundabout in Marigot Roundabout entering Marigot

Margot is bustling during the day with tourists from the daily cruise ships that arrive in Phillipsburg.

Vendors waiting for cruisers to arrive Vendor market in Marigot

Marigot - local vendors setup daily in hopes to get sales from the tourists.
Many businesses along the side streets in Marigot

Many businesses along the side streets in Marigot
Busy Marigot with mountains in the background

Busy Marigot with mountains in the background.
The Mall at Marigot Welcome to Marigot

Entrance to mall in Marigot and Marigot typical cityscape.
Beach front at Sunterra Oceanfront at the resort

Beach front at the Flamingo Sunterra Resort located directly on the beach of beautiful Simpson Bay. The water has a temperature similar to bath water and guests can spend all day at the waterfront. The tiki huts provide protection from the sun. Some guests venture out early just to save their place. The ship stayed in the water al all times. The silhouette in the background is the island Saba.

Hermit Crab Races Hermits Crabs racing out of the circle

Sunterra Resort offers hermit crab races. These are not your typical hermit crabs. They grow much larger in St. Maartens. The crabs are dropped in the middle of the large circle. As the crowd cheers them on, the first crab to get to the outer circle wins. The lucky person who selected the crab gets $10 gift certificate to the resort restaurant.
The studio kitchen The studio kitchen, another view

This is a typical one bedroom studio at the Flamingo Sunterra that offers privately owned, time-share condominium rentals for travelers ($195 to $235 per night, double occupancy). Here is the kitchen which offers all the amenities you need. A nice view of the king bed with the comfortable sitting area which includes the sleeper sofa.
Sitting room and kitchen

Here is the view from the sliding glass door inward.

Relaxing in the water

Again, beach front at the Sunterra. The area near the rocks is good for snorkeling.

Trying to rinse off the sand

There is the requisite shower to remove sand before going inside.

Enjoying the warm water

Beach front walking towards the neighboring resort and beach bar.

Pool at the Sunterra Resort

Pool at Sunterra resort.

The French side offers bars, cafes, tiki huts and snorkel and fin rentals.

The French side offers bars, cafes, tiki huts and snorkel and fin rentals. Photo of Patt, Matt and Nathan at Baie Rouge on the French site of Sint Martins.
Bamboo Bernie's, a Dutch-side sushi restaurant near the airport, offers an outside party area.

Bamboo Bernie's, a Dutch-side sushi restaurant near the airport, offers an outside party area.
Bamboo Bernie's also has a nice setting inside for great sushi.

Bamboo Bernie's also has a nice setting inside for great sushi.

Part I - Marigot and Flamingo Sunterra Resort
Part II - Driving around the Island

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