Orient Beach St Martin (French Side)This beach is one of the best beaches in St. Maarten for families because it's full of activities: water sports, jet ski rentals, beach bars, hotels, kid friendly restaurants, shopping, and more.
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Maarten is known for its exciting nightlife where the guava berry liqueur flows, and the casinos invite you in for a night of luck.
For our visitors, the main difference will be felt by the more widely available bustling nightlife, casinos, shopping and activities available on Dutch side St Maarten, whereas slightly larger French side St Martin offers a larger array of nature areas to explore.
You can bring a baby to the beach at any age.. even when they're a newborn.. as long as you take the necessary precautions. I didn't take my son until he was 5 or 6 months but I've seen other families with newborns. Just make sure they don't overheat.
The main tourist areas are generally safe, but you should take sensible precautions. Avoid remote areas at night. Do not take valuables to the beach. Make sure purses and handbags are closed and not easy to snatch.
A famous jet-set getaway, Sint Maarten is known as one of the more expensive islands in the Caribbean. Gary Meenaghan proves it's possible for a family to stay, and enjoy, for a month without breaking the bank. Almost as soon as I paid for the flights, I realized my mistake.
Friar's Bay Beach (French Side)Friar's Bay Beach is another of St. Martin's best beaches that is well-protected from winds and large surf. Because of its calm waters and wide stretches of sands, it's a top beach in St Maarten for families with young children, including those learning to snorkel.
The island's weather is pleasant year-round, but these are times when rain showers are less likely. Summer and early fall are not good for a vacation; many hotels close in this offseason and there's a chance of hurricanes. Also avoid visiting in winter and early spring (mid-December to April) if you can.