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!

Tour departs from Bobby's Marina at 9:00am on Tuesdays and Fridays and sets sail for the deserted nature island of 'Tintemarre', where the Golden Eagle will nuzzle her bow into a fabulous golden sand beach. Enjoy the unspoiled beach, explore the island, look for shells or float in crystal clear waters.

The friendly crew will provide you with free beach floats and snorkeling equipment, together with any help or instruction you may need. You will spend approximately one hour and a half at this venue before setting sail to the next stop, Creole Rock on the French side of St Martin. Enjoy the sailing with an attentive crew and sounds of tropical island music. At Creole Rock, you can have a 30-minute snorkel from the catamaran, or laze in the sun sipping rum punch before lunch.

You will then arrive at the famous Grand Case restaurant strip where calm waters and beautiful vistas await. Lunch is an occasion to remember. Served in the shade at one of the beachside restaurants of the gourmet capital of St Martin - Grand Case - you will enjoy a 3-course full service meal. Enjoy a cold glass of French wine and take time for a swim in the ocean as you will have a relaxing two hours to spend here.

The next leg of your round the island sailing voyage is past Marigot, Baie Rouge, La Samana and Sunset Beach, where you will anchor for a last dip in the ocean before returning with the setting sun to dock in Great Bay.

Homeward bound, you will cruise downwind listening to great music, while enjoying cocktails and snacks from the complimentary bar. Your vehicle awaits you on returning to take you back to your St Maarten hotel.

Named the 'Unspoiled Queen', Saba is an eco paradise and quite the getaway for avid divers, hikers and nature enthusiasts. She is as beautiful on top as she is underneath. The journey is 75-90 minutes, and docks in Fort Bay, the only proper access to the sea on Saba. Saba is sheer cliffs on all sides, and even the old slave path still remains where goods were offloaded for transport to the villages by donkey.

Taxis meet the passengers at the boat and tour up into the island. First stop is a village called the Bottom, on up to Windwardside, where the trails start for hiking and tours continue over through Hells Gate with a look down to the airport, precariously balanced out on a lava overflow. Taxi tours are the only way to get up and into the island as the walk up from Fort Bay to The Bottom is vertical and strenuous. The views are spectacular. Drivers will stop at places of interest to take photos, and will let hikers out at the trail with arrangements to meet them for the return journey to Fort Bay.

The hiking in Saba's rainforest is not to be missed with the main trail, Mt Scenery, being the most popular. It is possible to stop at any point and return to Windwardside, or challenge the climb for the views from the top. The Saba Trail Shop asks a US$3 donation for the trail upkeep, and guests receive a trail badge. Windwardside boasts great little restaurants for lunch. There are a few shops selling local crafts such as hand blown glass jewelry, and artwork. The villages are quaint with low built cottages all whitewashed with red and green roofs, tiny narrow roads and very friendly locals.

Saba is very unspoiled and a refreshing change from the cosmopolitan hustle and bustle that St Maarten and St Barts provide.