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Top 3 Day Trips from St. Maarten

St. Maarten has amazing resorts and a hot nightlife, not to mention pristine white sand beaches, though it’s also the gateway for experiencing the smaller surrounding islands, especially if your main interest is soft adventure and relaxation. Here are some day trips you should check out during your stay in St. Maarten.

SABA

At a blossoming peak of 877 m, this unspoiled volcanic island reaches the highest point in the Kingdom of the Netherlands and is surrounded by charm, thriving rain forest, and incredible offshore diving; making this tiny 5sq mile Caribbean island a major destination for the true eco-tourism traveler!

Saba Visitor Guide

ST. BARTS

This French Caribbean Island is a good spot to practice windsurfing & snorkeling. Many visitors enjoy diving the nearby coral reefs and even sailing around the island while enjoying a delicious meal. It’s capital Gustavia, unlike many, is a duty-free port. A little Caribbean, a little European, you’ll find elegant boutiques, a yacht-filled harbor, and a tranquil lifestyle.

St. Barts Visitor Guide

ST. EUSTATIUS

St. Eustatius, commonly referred to as Statia isn’t known as the “The Golden Rock” for nothing! It was a key trading center during the 17^th and 18^th century. It’s one of the few islands left in the region that you’re able to see a vast array of the old Caribbean. After more than 150 years of declining fortunes, Statia began developing its tourism infrastructure in the 1960s and 1970s. With a land area of 8.1 sq. miles, approximately 2500 inhabitants, St. Eustatius is not overly developed. Laid back with great diving and well preserved natural habitats make this a great vacation for the adventurous tourists.

St. Eustatius Visitor Guide

Getting to these islands:

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Winair offers daily connections from the Princess Juliana Airport in St. Maarten with daily flights to the islands of Saba, St. Eustatius, St. Barths. Book at www.fly-winair.com or call 1 (866) 466 0410.

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Off the beaten track in St. Eustatius

While the island itself may be ‘off the beaten track’ – a known getaway for tourist seeking a relaxed and quaint vacation, one great place made for the start of our new series of “Off the beaten track”!

Visit the Quill – designated as a National Park in 1998, this dormant volcano soars to a height of 600 meters (2000ft)!

This captivating volcano is now covered with lush rainforest and has attracted hundreds of visitors over the past years.

A tour guide may accompany you, or you are free to hike on your own – either way it’s a fascinating experience. Having hiked your way up to the crater, take a moment and take it in. Look around and enjoy the natural surroundings. Explore the lush tropical rainforest as you hike down the interior of the crater, to a depth of 273 meters – nestled with enormous ‘elephant ears’, tree ferns, begonias, and fruit trees.

The Dutch settlers first called it “Kuil” meaning pit or hole, but the English settlers renamed it “Quill”. There are over a dozen species of orchids found at the Quill, some quite rare and over 50 species of birds found around the island; some native, some visitors.

The entrance fee tags for hiking the Quill are sold at STENAPA and the Tourist Office – www.statiatourism.com. If you plan on hiking with a Guide, you should make a reservation 3 days in advance with the STENAPA office – www.statiapark.org. The fee is US$10 per person and children are welcome to hike the Quill as well! If on the other hand, you decide to hike without a Guide, the entrance fee tag is US$3 per person.

From Oranjestad, the island’s town to the main entrance trail of the Quill – will approximately take 45 minutes by foot. While strolling through town you will find direction signs which guide you to the beginning of the tracks of the Quill (Rosemary Lane/ Rosemarylaan).

Map trails: Schematic map of the Quill

There are many things to do in St. Eustatius that are not so touristy and will get you connected with the locals.

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Photo Credit: Cees Timmers

Low Fares During Peak Travel Times?

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Booking the lowest fares!

When you log on a search in engine and type in, ‘Caribbean travel fares’, there’s an overwhelming amount of search results to choose from. After hitting just six sites and plugging in your itinerary, by the 7^th click, you’re done; when you’re ready to pay full fare. Don’t throw in the towel just yet – with some planning, the lowest fares are as easy as 1-2-3!

If you want to book the lowest fares, book your flight far in advance so that availability is not limited. For example, if you plan to spend a few days in St. Martin this summer, to get the lowest fares, book at least 21 days in advance!

The trick to booking the lowest fares is dependent on a few key things, the destination you wish to travel to, the duration of your trips and the season you’re planning to travel.

Stay tuned for next week’s Budget Travel Tips!

Resorts, restaurants, activities and beaches are often the key features to a Caribbean destination and the ones you choose often make or break your travel experience.

Here’s the “2009 Best of the Caribbean Picks” by Caribbean Travel & Leisure, just in time to help you plan your 2010 Caribbean vacation!

• Hotel Le Toiny – St. Barts
• Sonesta Maho Beach Resort – St. Maarten
• Queen’s Garden Resort – Saba

• The Brigadoon Restaurant – Saba
• Restaurant Le Gaïac – St. Barts
• Green House Restaurant – St. Maarten

• Tantra Night Club & Sanctuary- St. Maarten
• Sunset Beach Bar – St. Maarten
• Cheri’s Café – St. Maarten

• Mullet Bay Beach – St. Maarten
• Orient Beach – St. Martin
• Anse de Grande Saline – St. Barts

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