RECENTLY SAILED TO THE CARRIBEAN ON A CRUISE AND STOPPED IN ST. MAARTEN.   SHOPPED OTHER ISLANDS AND MANY, MANY OTHER STORES IN THE CARRIBEAN BUT.....NONE CAME CLOSE TO THE SATISFACTION RECEIVED AT...

Maho Bay, on the southwestern shore, is Sint Maarten's main resort area. It feels a bit like the Las Vegas Strip: while little more than a block long, it's dense with multistory buildings housing exclusive jewellers, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants and a huge resort and casino. Maho Bay has a nice enough beach except that it's at the very end of the airport runway. The area is even marked with a sign warning beach goers that 'low flying and departing aircraft blast can cause physical injury!'

Located in a historic 18th-century building, this company sells a rum-based drink that is very popular among the locals.

jewelery store

Radiant Gems offers Duty Free Shopping on Jewelry & Watches. Located on Front Street, Philipsburg St. Maarten

Aqua Mania Adventures is a full service Activity, Watersports and Boat Trip Center. A place for departures to all the surrounding islands, a PADI Scuba Resort facility and one of the largest watersports in the Caribbean. Your one stop shop for vacation fun!

This clothing store specializes in upscale designer Italian fashion.

This jewelry store features several types of rare stones, making for unique pieces.

This interesting store sells a wide variety of both European and Caribbean goods.

This store offers quality jewelry, watches, clothing and more at significantly discounted prices.

The island's most famous jewelry shop.

This store sells a wide selection of fragrances and perfumes.

This store specializes in trendy beach clothing.

This crowded street is a popular tourist center for duty-free shopping.