St. Martin is at the center of many U.S. destinations thus making traveling easier. As you walk through a small trail, you can’t imagine what awaits you. The heavenly view seems like a mirage. There are plenty of supermarkets and grocery stores and therefore no worries in case you have forgotten something. It is a great destination for family holidays as it provides kid friendly activities. At St. Martin the kids can visit the zoo, Loterie farm for older children, butterfly farm or go for a horseback riding. There are also plenty of beaches and nice pools. It offers great accommodations, including stunning family vacation rentals in St. Martin like the Chale Da Ilha Fernando de Noronha island Brazil.

The kid’s activities in St. Martin include:

1- Dip in the pool at one of the stunning family vacation rentals

Most of the vacation rentals have outdoor pools where the kids can enjoy themselves. Kids can learn to swim or even have swimming competitions. Safety standards are ensured at the pools as the water is clean and friendly to everyone. This helps the kids to enjoy their lazy afternoons.

2- The great carousel in Simpson Bay

A ride on the antique carousel is a delightful surprise for the whole family. It offers an authentic merry go-round and ice cream parlor. All kinds of carousel related tchotchkes are sold at the souvenir store. Beyond the attractions, there are many delish flavors of homemade ice creams. It is thoroughly worth your vacation time.

3- Building sand castles on the amazing beaches.

The dawn beach has sugar white powdery sand which is perfect for your kids to build sand castles with. Other beaches which are quiet and perfect places to spend a lazy afternoon include Baie Rouge beach, Anse Marcel, Cupecoy beach and Orient beach.

4- A visit to the Santa house situated in the Cripple Gate.

This treat offers both the old and young a magical, unforgettable, and spectacular display of Christmas colors and lights. Each corner of the Santa house brings delight to the visitors. If you are here for Christmas, this, hands down, offers the best Christmas ever.

5- Exploring the butterfly farm.

With large meshed enclosures you can see hundreds of real exotic butterflies flying freely- a truly beautiful display of the most spectacular species from all over the world. They offer a free return pass at the entrance. The butterfly farm is open daily throughout the whole year. From 8:30 am to 4:30pm and the guide tours are there fulltime and you are welcome to stay for as long as you want. Different shops sell a huge selection of butterfly-related souvenirs and gifts. They also offer refreshments, restrooms and parking. It is most ideal for families that like animals as most kids are afraid of butterflies.

St. Martin, also known as St. Maarten, is the place to be. It is one of the world’s biggest tourist destinations as it accommodates the whole family and kids friendly activities which are affordable. There are plethora more of family friendly things to do, including but not limited to, boating, jet-skiing, kayaking and hikes for example. In short, get ready to have fun at your St. Martin vacation.

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