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I am going to St Maarten....?

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I am looking for outdoor activities to do, and also places to eat and shop. Does anyone have any suggestions? Also do I have to call ahead or can I just go?

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It is prefferd that you make resevations in advance, as to be able to accomodate all clients.

Scuba diving around Proselyte Reef.
Snorkeling and swimming and body boarding
Windsurfing at Orient Beach and Coconut grove.
Para sailing of Orient Beach
Sky Diving at Grand Case airport
Hiking 鈥?there are 25 miles of clearly defined footpaths running through the hills and along the shore.
Horseback riding
Best Beach for a Half-Day Visit : Mullet Bay
Best Beach for the Dedicated Beach Bum : Orient Beach , aka Baie Orientale, technically, is located in St. Martin but it's an easy taxi ride from Philipsburg. The beach has a section for nudists as well as more crowded areas. You can rent water gear and beach lounges, and there are numerous bars and food shacks. Windsurfing is good here and you can rent equipment.
Best Beach for Active Types : Dawn Beach for snorkeling and body surfing.
Secluded Beach : Cupecoy Beach , which has caves and rock cliffs, has lots of private nooks and crannies and Dawn Beach for snorkeling.
As St Maartens is 100% duty free almost anything. Best buys would be electrical goods, cameras ,gold, booze and cigarettes

Golf on the Dutch side at Mullet Bay .
Diving
you can rent the equipment at the scuba shop in Simpsonbay
http://www.thescubashop.net/
This company does dive tours
http://www.divestmaarten.com/simpson_bay...

U can contact this tour company for futher information

Calypso Tours
P.O. Box 167 , Cole Bay , St. Maarten
Phone: 011-5995-23514 Source(s): St. Maartener

St. Maarten Awaits You.
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