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Philipsburg


Philipsburg is the capital of in Sint Maarten on the island of Saint Martin in the Caribbean sea. It is a busy port for cruise ships and one of the Caribbean's best shopping spots.



Philipsburg is the main town on the Dutch side of the Netherlands Antilles island of Sint Maarten, on the Great Bay. It is also the capital of all of Sint Maarten. As of 2006, it has 1,338 inhabitants.

The main shopping district, Front Street, is in the heart of the city. Philipsburg has a port that is home to many cruise liners, including the Carnival Valor.

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Hotels in Philipsburg
Royal Palm Beach Resort Score 0 from 0 reviews
Airport Road - Simpson Bay 0/10
On-site activities include aerobics, jet ski rentals, scuba diving/snorkeling, shopping, volleyball, water sports. ... more
 
Hotel Beach Plaza Score 7 from 2 reviews
Baie de Marigot 7/10
The Beach Plaza features 144 rooms divided into 3 buildings linked together by a covered wooden footbridge and counts 2 elevators. ... more
 
Rainbow Beach Club Resort Score 0 from 0 reviews
#149 Cupecoy 0/10
The New, World Class Rainbow Beach Club Resort is a bold achievement in architectural design. Built on a massive coral incline directly above its secluded beaches, Saint-Maarten's newest hotel presents spectacular oceanfront residential accommodations with panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea complimented by towering mountains, salt water lagoons, and lush, tropical foliage known only to Saint-Maarten. ... more
 
Divi Little Bay Beach Resort Score 0 from 0 reviews
Little Bay Road 0/10
The Divi Little Bay Beach Resort offers guests three restaurants with a range of dining options. Toucans CafeToucan's Café offers both indoor and beachside dining, serving breakfast and dinner daily. Breakfast is a casual treat, with choices from fresh tropical fruits and pastries to hot dishes. Evening meals are by candlelight, with local seafood and gourmet cuisine. Weekly theme nights at Toucan's Café are a favorite for guests- with live music, outdoor buffet, and an upscale party atmosphere. The lobster feast is not to be missed! Seabreeze RestaurantThe Seabreeze Restaurant serves casual lunches poolside, with a lively bar serving frozen tropical beverages. Bayview CafeFor breakfast and lunch on the go, the Bayview Café is the perfect choice. The Bayview is a charming sidewalk cafe along the Divi Little Bay shopping promenade specializing in gourmet coffees, pastries, sandwiches, and desserts. ... more
 
Le Flamboyant Hotel & Resort Score 7.5 from 1 reviews
Route Des Terres Basses 7.5/10
The Flamboyant Hotels and Resort features 200 spacious units divided into 23 buildings of 2 or 3 floors. Half of them are facing the laguna or Swimming Pool. There is an open air beach front restaurant. 2 freshwater swimming pools with paddle pools, Jacuzzi, water aerobics, lounge chairs, mattresses and beach towels. Volleyball, fitness room, lighted tennis court, ping pong table. ... more
 
More hotels in Philipsburg

Calypso Dinner Cruise to Marigot 3.5 hours

Calypso Dinner Cruise to Marigot

Calypso slowly cruises in the Simpson Lagoon to admire the mega yachts at various marinas, the beautiful homes in the lowlands and the new Aqua Marina development.

The calm waters and beautiful lights in the lagoon allow a different and much more relaxing view of the trip to Marigot, without the traffic and parking hassles.

Calypso delivers guests right to the tables at La Petite Auberge on Marina Royale, to enjoy delicious French cooking at this unique little Bistro.

Three courses will be served with a choice of the following for each:
Appetizers: Soup or Salad
Main Course: Chicken Breast with Mushroom Sauce, Mahi-Mahi with Cajun Butter Sauce or the Special of the Day
Dessert: Sorbet, Chocolate Cake or Ice Cream

Beers, wine and rum punch are served on board, and one drink is included at La Petite Auberge. Select from a choice of Beer, Wine or Soda.

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Sea Aquarium Adventure Trip 4 hours

Amazing dolphin show!

Enjoy a scenic ride through town while on your way to The Curacao Sea Aquarium Park. This park is a "must visit" attraction in Curacao.

Enjoy the Dolphin Training Demonstration as well as the Sea Lions showing you their tricks and amazing skills. The Sea Aquarium has over 45 species of marine life with plenty of different and unique fish.

The flamingos will welcome you, and you can have hands on experience with many sea creatures at the parks "touch tanks". (Kids love this!)

Enjoy the special "Sea Aquarium Lunch" at the Blue Ocean restaurant while enjoying the view over famous "Mambo Beach" and the "Sea Aquarium Beach".

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National Park Jeep Safari 7 hours

Having fun with the crew

A full day off-road 4x4 adventure in a Land Rover, in the Christoffel National park offers you an awesome way to experience the beautiful nature of Curacao.

You will be picked up at your hotel and given a briefing and safety instructions by our driver/guide in reference to driving in open vehicles, specifically in the 'wild Curacao' terrain.

After an impression of the island you will arrive at the northern shore of the park where you will visit, Boca pistol to witness enormous waves smashing into the rocks producing a loud 'pistol' sound. The Boca Table cave is always worth a visit after which we will head west to explore the bare terrain filled with cacti, and lizards.

After enjoying lunch at the historic Savonet Plantation you will enter the main park. The Christoffel National Park is a combination of beautiful nature and amazing historical sites from the time of the slave trade and huge slave plantations. You will also drive through an off road area filled with orchids, birds of pray and sometimes even deer.

Other highlights of the tour are some amazing views some of them more then a 1000 feet above sea level.

This is a MUST DO adventure!

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