Valuable tips on how to enjoy an exciting vacation at St. Maarten

St. Maarten/St. Martin is an exciting destination worth exploring in the Caribbean region. The island is jointly administered by the French and the Dutch. Both the French and Dutch part of the islands is quite similar to each other and offers a fascinating insight to the tourists. You will find it easy to cross the French side of the island to the Dutch side and vice versa. The two sides are also renowned for their fine cuisines as well as world-class shopping.

Is St. Maarten/St. Martin your next vacation destination? This is undoubtedly a perfect destination to spend your holidays and have good times. Here are some valuable suggestions on how to make your visit exciting and enjoyable.

If you are a food lover eager to savor diverse cuisines then consider visiting Ras Bushman's Freedom Fighter's Ital Shack. This small restaurant on a hillside amidst greenery is surely a place to dine at. The restaurant can accommodate only 18 visitors at a time. The visitors are treated to local delicacies prepared exclusively with natural ingredients. The mouth-watering organic vegan dishes prepared by Ras Bushman, the main chef and restaurant’s owner, are prominently featured and known for exclusivity. The ingredients used to prepare the dishes are produced locally behind the farm at the restaurant. If you are looking for fresh juices, these are also available here. You will love sipping fresh juices prepared from fresh ingredients such as passion fruit, soursop, sorrel and ginger. You can enjoy the dishes while listening to the local reggae band the “Freedom Fighters”. The Ras Bushman's Freedom Fighter's Ital Shack is situated at St. Maarten’s capital Philipsburg on 7 Bush Road. Tourists might miss out on this restaurant as it is not that much familiar. Make sure that your cab driver knows the location of the restaurant, which is open daily at 10 am during lunchtime and closes at 6 pm.

Cupecoy Beach & Cove is yet another place that shouldn’t be missed out in any case. The Cupecoy Beach is situated in St. Martin on the island’s southwest part. This is largely a nude beach, where clothing is optional. This less frequented golden-sand beach is renowned for its wide range of sea-level caves. The 20-foot-high sandstone cliffs form the base of the beach. If you are looking for ultimate privacy, then consider possessing one of the caves. However, you need to arrive early to lay claim on one the caves, which are great favorites with romantic couples. The strategic southwest location of the beach makes it a fantastic destination for watching amazing sunset.

The 80-acre Tintamarre Island is also worth exploring. It’s a great hit with all those who want to watch the sea turtles. This island is indeed a perfect place for snorkeling among sea turtles. The Tintamarre Island is earlier renowned for its volcanic mud baths. It was a big attraction for tourists who wanted to enjoy this place and leave having super smooth skin. The volcanic mud baths have though been curtailed now with sea turtles watching and snorkeling taking over.