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C u p e c o y
Ma h o
S i m p s o n B a y
P h i l i p s b u r g
O y s t e r P o n d
SINT
MAARTEN
A narrow bridge of land about a kilometer long separates the ocean from the lagoon.
The road through it is lined with casinos, restaurants, bars and discotheques. Simpson Bay
comes alive at night. Noise, music and laughter ring out in a festive atmosphere that is highly
contagious. After dark, you will see people strolling alone, in twos or in groups of friends,
enjoying the bustling evening scene. As for restaurants, every taste can be served!
The Taste Factory, Top Carrot and Fusion, to mention just a few, are some of the favorites, enjoyed
by both visitors and local islanders. The strip is also home to small residential hotels and other
establishments on a decidedly human scale. It includes an attraction that appeals to residents and
tourists alike, the seven-screen Cineplex showing the latest films, mostly American blockbusters.
Simpson Bay is also the center of leisure boating. The famous “Sint Maarten Yacht Club”, organizer
of the iconic Heineken Regatta, has its headquarters here. The lagoon is ringed by numerous marinas.
Many of them attract an armada of dazzling yachts as they offer high-end shopping opportunities
as well as marine services, yacht rentals and diving equipment. If you are a fan of diving and
underwater exploration or if you seek the thrill of getting up close with dolphins and sharks,
just head for Aqua Mania Adventures at Pelican Key. Adventure guaranteed! Another feature
of Simpson Bay is the abundance of car rental options. Avis, Dollar and Thrifty Car Rentals,
among a host of others, can provide your choice of wheels for your island exploration…
Just like Maho, but at the other
end of the airport runway,
the neighborhood of Simpson Bay
is a very lively place, another
of Sint Maarten’s party centers.
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