St. Martin

[dpwheeler]

Heading to St. Martin in December. Any input would be appreciated.

 

[Damselfish]

maybe you can be more specific what kind of input you're looking for?

 

[DandyDon]

The north side is French, the south side is Dutch, the traffic is horrible, the airport is in the southeast part as I recall - and people on the beach at the end of the runway get knocked down by jet wash when a big one lands or takes off. I did a couple of dives once on the south/Dutch side one a decade ago but while I don't have current info - that's where the diving is I think. The northern/French beaches are topless, and Orient beach was nude.

It'll be a short hop to St.Barth, an interesting island to visit - also French, but even more expensive. I think the best diving will be at nearby Saba, also Dutch. Flying to either will be an adventure. ilot:

 

[macjeffff]

Go to Saba. Talk to the folks at Sea Saba. One of the best dive operations you'll find anywhere. I just came back from my second trip there in 12 months. Awesome.

 

[boulderjohn]

I spent a week on the Dutch side of St Maarten. The diving was OK. I flew over to Saba for a day. The diving was tremendous. The flight is worth the trip--world's shortest runway, and it needs every inch.

Overall, with the amenities on the island and all else put together, I had a good week, and I would do it again.

 

[rick00001967]

maybe you can be more specific what kind of input you're looking for?

i second the motion