The Beach - Orient Bay  The eastern Atlantic coast of St. Martin

The Beach - Ilet Pinel A tiny dot of an island just off the north-east coast of St. Martin. $5.00 per day to travel to the beach. Remember when the last boat ride back is or you could be doing a Robinson Crusoe for the night.

The closest restaurant to the villa.

Dine  - visit the numerous gourmet and casual restaurants in Grand Case and throughout the island. For more information go to www.grandcase.com

Dive - walk to the PADI certified dive shop in Grand Case. They also offer snorkeling tours. For more information go to www.octopusdiving.com.

Beaches – visit the numerous beaches on the island, from the Grand Case beach (walking distance) to Orient Beach (7 minute drive) to Baie Rouge . . . . The famed Orient Beach offers water activities; numerous beachside bar-restaurants and tremendous people watching.

Shopping – Duty free shopping abounds in both Phillipsburg (the Dutch side capital) and Marigot (the French side capital).

Zip Lines or Hiking – Loterie Farms – a rainforest within St. Martin

Water Sports – available both on Orient Beach and on Grand Case Beach

Boat Excursions – available at activities desk (open to all) at Grand Case Beach Club

Horseback Riding – available at Galleon Beach and also on the Dutch side

Butterfly Farm – tour the butterfly farm on road to Galleon Beach

Casinos – the Dutch side has numerous casinos for your entertainment pleasure

Carnival – both the Dutch and French side offer a Carnival at different times in the high season. Parades and activities abound.

Fort St. Louis – John & Cyndi’s favorite is to drive/walk up to Fort St. Louis in Marigot which offers captivating views from a historical structure. Free.

Dine in – Have a romantic home made dinner made with the finest French ingredients on your private patio-porch.

Other – let John & Cyndi recommend other sites and activities.