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Aqua Mania Adventures has over 20 years experience in the customer service industry with friendly and reliable staff. They can assist you in planning an unforgettable vacation. St. Maarten is uniquely surrounded by four beautiful islands – St. Barts, Saba, Anguilla and Prickly Pear Cay, which means that each day there is a new country and culture to explore and enjoy.
If you enjoy sightseeing and snorkeling, Sand Dollar is a popular outing with departures twice daily. Shopping Trips are available to Marigot and Philipsburg. Looking to sail away in the evening then the Lamada Sunset Sail and Tango Dinner cruise are perfect choices they include snacks, bar, coastal sail and cruise along with music.  For the Kids there is the Children’s Safari with Lagoon Fun prizes and sodas. The Play station is a fun attraction with swings, slides and monkey bars.

Specials through VisitStMaarten Call Center are:
St Barts: “Edge” on Tuesdays to Saturday’s $55 +$15 pp port fee for Sightseeing, boutique shopping, restaurants and pretty beaches.

Saba: “Edge” on Wednesdays to Saturday’s $65 + $15 pp port fee for Sightseeing, hiking and diving.

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Greenhouse Restaurant – The original Greenhouse is in Bobby’s Marina at the head of Philipsburg with a glorious view across Great Bay to the hills in the distance. In the spring of 2009 a new Greenhouse opened in Simpson Bay. Both locations have regular events, such as lobster night and Alaskan King Crab Night, and throw a party for almost any event.

Chippie Café – International cuisine and sushi bar, serving lunch and dinner daily. The Café is fully air-conditioned, Wi-Fi access, projector screen on sports events, and tournament pool table. They do delivery and catering.

Sheer Restaurant – is a chic establishment that wants to cater to an upscale and refined audience.
Val, Sheer’s creator, promises to bring a sumptuous elegant and upscale experience to Philipsburg’s main shopping area. Its cuisine is called a fusion of European and Asian influences, with a touch of Caribbean flair.

Sopranos – Sopranos Restaurant allows you to indulge in fine Italian pizzas, pastas or just about any of your culinary cravings. Put some pizzazz into your life at Sopranos Piano Bar and Sopranos Restaurant, two swanky air-conditioned enclaves located in the Maho Plaza.

Jimbo’s – has grown into the best Gourmet Mexican restaurant on the island, playing great tunes, serving up fresh Mexican food and fun drinks and packing in old familiar faces and new friends every day for lunch and dinner.

Temptation – The name may sound like a strip club, but this innovative gem is one of the finest restaurants on island. The Owner/chef Dino Jagtiani, hails from a multigenerational East Indian family. Dino’s “nouvelle Caribbean” cuisine, is exciting even unusual, often utilizing unorthodox pairings.

Saratoga – Situated on the waterside at the Simpson Bay Yacht Club Marina, Saratoga has become a St. Maarten institution. Now in our 20th season we are as dedicated as ever to our food, our extensive wine & spirits lists and our friendly and professional service.

Pineapple Pete- Motto is Great Food, Great service. They pride themselves on outstanding food, fast, friendly and efficient service offered in a cozy and casual atmosphere. They are open every day for lunch and dinner, non-stop from 11am.

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~Watch the games of the World  Cup in St Maarten and enjoy the camaraderie at these locations

This year, the soccer tournament involving 32 teams turned world phenomena is back! The 2010 FIFA World Cup while hosted in South Africa has crossed the Atlantic and struck the Friendly Island with FIFA fever. St.Maarten being the melting pot that it is, is home to all the nationalities represented at the World Cup.  Matches will be played and broadcasted live from June 11 – July 11. First up will be South Africa against Mexico. Follow all the action on www.fifa.com.

Heineken is running a FIFA 2010 promotion called “Show Your Colors” where participating bars and restaurants will give a free Heineken beer every time a team scores to fans wearing the scoring team’s colors. Check the Heineken ads for participating places.

Don’t sit at home; immerse your self in the positive energy and excitement of the 2010 World Cup at one of the bars and restaurants listed. Remember: show your colors!

PHILIPSBURG

Chippie Café

The option of staying connected during game time is also available at, Chippie Cafe. Offering wifi and soccer themed décor Chippie Cafe is the place to be. With 7 screens which include 2 projectors and fully air conditioned seating, they will be serving up breakfast and Dutch snacks daily.

Holland House

Creating alter egos and getting into the spirit, Holland House will be the Holland Heineken House during the world Cup. Catering to the early morning games of the Dutch team Holland House offers specials on breakfast sandwiches and coffee. In the afternoon they have specials on Heineken, and typical Dutch snacks.
Above all the ambiance is superb during the games. When the orange team plays we offer free Oranjerum! As a token of appreciation for all the Oranje fans its a variety of Oranje bitter. Projecting from 1 beamer and 2 flat screens and all the action will be heard in surround sound. Holland House is showing support by showing all the games, but when the orange team is playing the Holland Heineken House is the place to go!

Princess Casino (Port de Plaisance)

Princess Casino is kicking off the 2010 World Cup with a pre-party the night before the first match. Their exclusive fully air conditioned World Cup Soccer Lounge is located in the Rock House in the casino’s VIP area. Luxuriate in comfortable seating, watching 5 screens and being served by hot waitresses.

Score on Corona beer specials and tasty snacks through out the cup as well as other drink specials. Win fun prizes like; exclusive collector t-shirts, dinners, match bets, free plays, cocktails and more with the many raffles during the games. Entrance to the lounge is free so go to Princess Casino where the AC keeps your cool; the ice cold Coronas keep you feeling refreshed and where game time is happy hour time!

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Saratoga Restaurant presents Every Tuesday & Friday

Five Course Wine Pairing Experience / St Maarten

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Big Opening this Saturday!

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Sea Turtle Nesting Season (March through November) is off to a good start here on St. Maarten with a 1,6 meter leatherback sea turtle nesting on one of St. Maarten’s most important turtle nesting beaches this past evening Tuesday March 30th, 2010.  St. Maarten Pride Foundation and Nature Foundation representatives were at hand to witness the event and ensure the turtle was not disturbed.

Turtles crawl up on beaches to lay their eggs, which may take up to 2 months to hatch, in the sand . To facilitate sucessful nesting and hatching please:

- Remove beach furniture or place it high up on the beach.
- Do not litter.
- Avoid having lights shine towards the beach area or reduce lights during nesting season.
- Do not drive on beaches.
- Do not stick umbrellas or torches in the sand.
- Keep pets on a leash and discourage your pet’s digging activities during nesting season.

Assist St. Maarten’s environmental organisations in protecting sea turtles by calling the Nature Foundation Sea Turtle Hotline number: 9229
Or PRIDE foundation on 5231188 and 5241516 whenever nesting or hatching activity is observed.

St. Maarten Pride Foundation

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