Synopses & Reviews
Put the Best of St. Maarten/St. Martin, Anguilla & St. Barts in Your Pocket- Insider tipson having the best island experiences, from finding idyllic beaches to zip-lining through virgin rainforest.
- Outspoken opinionson what's worth your time and what's not.
- Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
- Off-the-beaten-path experiencesand undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
- The best hotels and restaurantsin every price range, with candid reviews.
Frommer's. The best trips start here.
Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.
And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer's, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices.
Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com
Synopsis
Put the Best of St. Maarten/St. Martin, Anguilla & St. Barts in Your Pocket- Insider tips on having the best island experiences, from finding idyllic beaches to zip-lining through virgin rainforest.
- Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
- Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
- Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
- The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews.
Frommer's. The best trips start here.
Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.
And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer's, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices.
Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com
About the Author
As a tot, Jordan Simon’s artist mother spirited him all over the Caribbean. He’s authored and/or collaborated on several cookbooks and travel guides, including Frommer’s Irreverent U.S. Virgin Islands, Frommer’s Irreverent Las Vegas, and Frommer’s Madrid & Barcelona by Night. He’s gone tropical for Condé Nast Traveler, Cooking Light, Town & Country, Diversion, Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel, USAir, Caribbean Travel & Life, Art & Antiques, Modern Bride, American Way, Food Arts, TravelAge, Palm Beach, and ShermansTravel. com. He’s currently Caribbean editor for I&MI and associate editor of Caribbean Escapes. Jordan codeveloped Wine Country International magazine as founding editor-in-chief of Wine Country Network, has served as food/wine or travel editor for national and regional publications, produced film festivals, and conducted corporate wine tastings/tours. He needs R&R and visits the Caribbean frequently—alas, to work.
Table of Contents
List of Maps.1 The Best of St. Maarten/St. Martin with Anguilla & St. Barts.
1 Frommer’s Favorite Experiences.
2 The Best Beaches.
3 The Best Places to Get Away from It All.
4 The Best Luxury Hotels.
5 The Best Restaurants.
6 The Best Shopping.
7 The Best Nightlife.
2 Planning Your Trip to St. Maarten/St. Martin with Anguilla & St. Barts.
1 The Islands in Brief.
2 Visitor Information.
3 Entry Requirements & Customs.
4 Money.
5 When to Go.
St. Maarten/St. Martin Calendar of Events.
6 Travel Insurance.
7 Health & Safety.
8 Specialized Travel Resources.
9 Planning Your Trip Online.
Frommers.com: The Complete Travel Resource.
10 Getting There.
Getting Through the Airport.
11 Packages for the Independent Traveler.
Ask before You Go.
12 Getting Around St. Maarten/St. Martin.
13 Tips on Accommodations.
14 Tips on Dining.
15 Recommended Books, Films & Music.
Fast Facts: St. Maarten/St. Martin.
3 Where to Stay on St. Maarten/St. Martin.
1 Dutch St. Maarten.
2 French St. Martin.
4 Where to Dine on St. Maarten/St. Martin.
1 Dutch St. Maarten.
2 French St. Martin.
5 What to See & Do in St. Maarten/St. Martin.
1 Island Layout.
2 Recommended Tour Operators.
3 The Main Sights.
4 Beaches.
5 Sports & Other Activities.
6 Shopping on St. Maarten/St. Martin.
1 The Shopping Scene.
2 Shopping A to Z.
7 St. Maarten/St. Martin After Dark.
1 The Club Scene.
2 Classic Hangouts.
3 Live Music.
4 For Adults Only.
5 Casinos.
8 Anguilla.
1 Essentials.
Fast Facts: Anguilla.
2 Accommodations.
3 Dining.
4 Beaches.
5 Sports & Other Outdoor Pursuits.
6 Exploring Anguilla.
7 Shopping.
8 Anguilla After Dark.
9 St. Barthélemy.
1 Essentials.
Fast Facts: St. Barthélemy.
2 Accommodations.
3 Dining.
4 Beaches.
5 Sports & Other Outdoor Pursuits.
6 Shopping.
7 St. Barts After Dark.
Index.