It is a busy cruise ship port, so it is best to know ahead of time when the ships are in and avoid the city. A better option is Marigot on the French side of the island. For an odd experience, watch the planes land and take off over the beach just outside of Philipsburg.

Windward Side is a gem lost in time! The island has just one round that circumnavigates the island, you can't get lost. Many of the islanders are descended from pirates. Take a walk to the highest point which takes you into the rainforest. If you complete the walk, you will receive a certificate in Windward Side which confirms you have climbed the highest point in the Dutch empire!

Saba is a great day trip from St Marten. Usually a destination for divers, there is a spectacular walk to the peak of this extinct volcano which is now crested by rainforest. Look out for the small lizards which are particular to Saba, they have beautiful leopard markings. There are plenty of humming birds here too.

If you want to have fun and party, come to Willemstad. Dutch Caribean. It is nice! Always nice wheater and lots of friendly people. I spent there 6 months and I think I am going back to experience it again ;).

The city is alot of fun to go see with great shopping, bars and restaurants, but make sure you go in groups after dark. Some of the locals can be a bit shady after dark.

At the restaurant next to diving school Wederfoort you can have a marvellous view during sunset. It's a beautiful place.

If you are into plane spotting, Maho Beach is the best place in the world to watch airplanes land.

While conch chowder is ubiquitus here, there are some genuinely good places. Near the main harbor there are eateries above the tourist shops serving good soup with a view.

very small, and just the beach again

St maarten has a good beach and one of the best places to shop duty free.for a spectacular view thou, I recommend Marigot, on the french side