We've been going to the island of St. Maarten for more than 20 years. We spend about eight weeks a year on this eastern Caribbean island , so it's really become our second home.

We know our way around pretty well, and encourage anyone who comes here to rent a car and explore. It's a small island,with only three towns and 36 beaches, all quite different and most very beautiful.

But driving isn't the only way. Several boats can take you all around the island . In eight hours, a catamaran called 'Golden ... (more)