I stayed at a hotel on Orient Beach. I planned for this for years. It is too windy on the beach, the wind gusts make it uncomfortable and a wonder why there is even a tourist economy there. It seems they had to make it a "nudist" optional area to even help the economy. Forget about going there, go to...
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Dawn Beach
Dutch side of the Island, Philipsburg, St. Maarten/St. Martin
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Ranked #8 of 12 attractions in Philipsburg
67 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Description: A popular tourist beach on the island's east coast.
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Austin, Texas
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This is the beach we stayed on. I had a hard time not snorkeling the entire time. I was some amazing sea life and had a blast.
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Ok I came here for my 10 year anniversary with my wife. First if you want to be secluded then fine come here. But let me prepare you for the nickel and dime crap they set you up for. First WIFI on the island is common and free everywhere you go. Not here... $20 per day. Then if you want...
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Manchester, CT
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The name says it all better in the morning to early afternoon you get the most sun in the morning, by mid afternoon it was a bit windy. Nice Beach overall, quiet not a lot of activities, just sit back enjoy the beach and the beautiful water.
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Beverly, Massachusetts
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The surf was very rough....scary to try and swim in. Also, tons of seaweed. We liked Le Galion much better.
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Cleveland, Ohio
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We stayed at Princess Heights but used the pool and beach and restaurant at the Westin a few times. After spending a week on Anguilla I'm not sure any of the St. Martin beaches could compare. The beach was nice. Thye water was clear but the snorkeling was mediocre. The best thing about this beach are all the amenities at...
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Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
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Although we were staying on a great stretch of beach on Simpson Bay, we spent a day beach hopping. Dawn Beach was by far the gem that we discovered that day!!! Although we had to access it right through the grounds of the Westin, the staff and all people we met there were incredibly friendly, helpful and we were not...
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Saint Louis, Missouri
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We got in line for an expensive cab ride to Dawn Beach only because it was the cheapest option at the cruise pier and we really didn't have a decided destination. The cab driver gave us a bit of history as she drove us there. She let us off at Busby's. A man met us at the cab and showed...
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Princeton Junction, New Jersey
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Dawn Beach is clean and secluded and peaceful.
Several restaurants near for snack to full meal.
Well maintained and a great view of the harbor.
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Chicago, Illinois
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Perfect place to snorkel! You have to pay for beach chairs and an umbrella but its reasonable and worthwhile. Restaurant (Mr Busby's) is okay but not great but the snorkeling is fantastic!
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