Island Hopping by Yourself – Highlight by New York Times / Myheraldreview
Photo Courtesy of Ital Shack
St. Maarten / St. Martin holidays are often not just about the island itself, but also regarding the perfect strategic departure point to explore surrounding islands in the process, allowing you to be back on island to explore its qualities as “Culinary Capital of the Caribbean” every evening.
A beautiful photo report by Hiroko Masuike of the New York Times and accompanying texts by Elaine Glussac in the MyHerald Review shows that Caribbean island hopping does not need to cost much. From window shopping on glitzy St Barths to hiking lush Mount scenery on “unspoiled queen” Saba, St. Maarten is a perfect base for archipelago reconnaissance.
If you feel like exploring the northeastern Caribbean on a shoestring, see our affordable itinerary and tips reducing costs. Don’t forget to explore St. Maarten /St. Martins vast restaurant offer when you are back.