Best Things To Do in Saint Martin

Adrenaline junkies will be thrilled to know that the worlds steepest zipline, The Flying Dutchman, is in Sint Maarten. The steep 1066 feet drop at a 42% incline is so drastic you’ll feel like you’re freefalling over the forest. Are you ready?

There are over 25 species of these colourful vocal mimics at Parotte Ville. This parrot sanctuary was founded by George Parotte who’s been raising birds since his teen years. Located in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten, Parotte Ville is a bird paradise where visitors can interact, feed and take photos of the beautiful birds.

This beach is known worldwide for the insane photos of planes flying over the heads of its visitors. With Princess Juliana International Airport next door, visitors to this popular beach get more than they’ve bargained when relaxing on the soft-sand beaches. If you don’t mind crowds this could be a perfect place to take memorable holiday photos

With over 10 casinos in Sint Maarten, there's plenty of gambling action to suit everybody! Try your luck on a poker table or at a slot machine and really get into the Las Vegas vibe that Sint Maarten has to offer. Known as the ‘Little Las Vegas of Sint Maarten,’ Princess Port de Plaisance Casino is one of the most popular venues on the island.

One of the greatest, and easiest, ways of exploring the spectacular, underwater world of the Caribbean. With the specialised diving helmet on, everything above your shoulders stays dry and you can breathe normally as you browse the sunken cannons, a helicopter and submarine that have all been claimed by the sea life now.

Loterie Farm was once a sugar plantation, now it’s a private nature reserve, filled with thrilling activities and hiking trails. There are ziplines through the forest, a kid's adventure park, a pool area and a restaurant bar hidden in the canopy with views of Pic Paradise, the tallest mountain in Saint Martin.

Like several other Caribbean islands, Saint Martin is known for its production of rum. Rum is synonymous with Caribbean culture and a rum distillery tour is an absolute must when visiting this region. Topper's Rhum Distillery tours take you around the 6000-square feet distillery and show you just how they make their tasty rum. There are lots of flavours to try, from your traditional white Caribbean rum to spiced rum, coconut rum, banana vanilla cinnamon rum, mocha mama rum and white chocolate raspberry rum!

Get a taste of the life as a sailor of multimillion-pound yacht at the 12 Metre Sailing Regatta. These boats once raced in the biggest sailing contest in the world, The America Cup. Once these boats are used, they get sent to Saint Martin. In the high season, there are up to four races per day and kids as young as six get to take part. No racing experience is required as you're guided the whole way.

Create your very own fragrance and a one-of-a-kind workshop. Get suited up in a lab coat then get to work on your custom perfume. Choose from over 300 oils to cultivate your perfect fragrance.

Once the sun goes down bars and restaurants light up as far as the eye can see. The capital of Sint Maarten Philipsburg is the heart of the buzzing nightlife on this island. As you wander the streets of this town, you'll find row after row of places that'll give you the liveliest night out.