St. Martin Beach Resort near Grand Case

Geography:

St. Martin is situated in the middle of the Caribbean Sea and is halfway between Puerto Rico and Guadeloupe and is the closest French territory to the American coast. The closest neighboring islands are Anguilla, St. Bart, Saba, St. Eustatius, St. Kitts and Nevis. Average elevation is 20 metres and the highest point is Pic Paradis at 424 metres.

Radisson St Martin Resort, Marina & Spa is just a 10 minute ride from Grand Case and its legendary dining establishments, 15 minutes from the capital city Marigot and its renowned shopping, 25 minutes by sea or 45 minutes by land from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), and is convenient to the island's many water sport activities and land-based attractions.

The French side of St. Martin covers an area of 54 square kilometers. The inhabitants are called St. Martinois. The Town Hall, Sous Prefecture, and the majority of administrative offices are located in Marigot. Other villages and neighborhoods include: Grand Case, Colobier, Cul-de-Sac, Quartier d' Orleans, Baie Nettle and Terres Basses.

The population on the French side of the island is approximately 35,000 people.

Activities/ Attractions:

St. Martin is known for its legendary restaurants. The island boasts a wonderful choice of restaurants from the traditional Lolo's and beachside cafes to the finest and most reputed dining rooms, each taking pride in its individual and exceptional cuisine. Great chefs as well as barbeque connoisseurs masterfully combine shellfish, seafood or succulent meats with hints of local spices and other exotic tropical fruits to create delectable cuisine. The multicultural cooking will delight your taste buds and astound all your senses.

No less than 32 beaches surround St. Martin. Some are wind and windswept, some are pristinely peaceful and calm. Each is unique and brings out the beauty of the island. Choose from scuba diving, surfing, wakeboarding, windsurfing and kitesurfing if looking for active beach activities - or just relax on the sand and take in the sun.

During your stay at our St. Martin beach resort, be sure to explore these local attractions:

• Shopping in Marigot - St. Martin is most definitely the capital of Caribbean elegance, luxury and state of the art technology, and everything is tax free. Taking advantage of that tax free status, Marigot has become a duty free paradise for fashonistas.
• Marigot Market - Marigot is home to the largest open-air market in the Caribbean with over 100 stands that warmly welcome you. Come and meet the local ladies whose charm, humour and kindness will captivate you. Numerous artisans, creators and artists from the world over present the best of their creations, so that you can take home unique and lasting souvenirs. This is a market where local people buy fresh fruit and vegetables and fish caught fresh from the sea. Specialties include an abundance of fresh spices and local sun-kissed rhums (rums).
• The Butterfly Farm - Just minutes from our Caribbean hotel, the Butterfly Farm is located on Galion Beach road near Orient Bay. An enduring island attraction, the Butterfly Farm never ceases to amaze and fascinate children. It's best to visit in the morning when the beautiful butterflies are coming out of their cocoons. Bring a camera and wear bright colors which will attract the butterflies. Open daily at 9am. Last tour starts at 3pm.
• Fort Louis - Overlooking the capital of Margot and its harbor, the ruins of Fort Louis provide visitors with a reminder of life in the 1700s. At that time, the French sought to protect the city from the English.

Other activities include:
Bicycle tours
Golf
Horseback riding

The above is just a sampling of things to do during your stay at our St. Martin beach resort.