Cheshire Hall (Leeward Highway, behind Ace Hardware, Providenciales) – this is one of the key historic attractions on Providenciales. The 200 year-old ruins of this former cotton plantation are striking against a backdrop of modern day Provo, as the island is known locally. The building ruins have been carefully preserved by the National Trust and […]
Caicos Conch Farm (Providenciales) – Explore the only conch farm in the world, yes where Caribbean Queen conchs are raised. Here you can witness how the process is done, see conch pearls and even purchase fresh conch for a fabulous salad. Conch is quickly becoming a rising star food with top chefs from the USA […]
\ Le Bistrot Caraibes (81 Blvd. de Grand Case, Grand Case, Saint Martin) – this charming restaurant focuses on seafood (with a French flair), ranging from Grilled salmon steak to braised red snapper, roasted sea scallops, and there’s even a tank full of live lobsters for diners to choose the one they want grilled (served […]
Le Pressoir (30 Blvd.de Grand Case, Grand Case, Saint Martin) – located on the north end of Grand Case’s restaurant row, and housed in a one-time 19th century beachside home, this is another fine French restaurant, serving dishes from Grilled beef filet-mignon in a camembert cheese sauce, to Grilled lobster tail with a light emulsion […]
La Sucriere French Bakery (Waterfront – Marigot, Saint Martin & Welfare Road, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten) – for croissant and French bread lovers, this bakery (located on both sides of the island) will not disappoint. Many French visitors have favorably compared this bakery even with those in Paris – no small feat, since the tropics are […]
La Villa Restaurant (93 Blvd. de Grand Case, Saint Martin) – this is a popular restaurant that serves various French dishes, including a prix fixe (for 49 Euros per person) that includes a soup or appetizer, a main course and dessert. Entrees include Seared Black Pepper Crust Tuna Steak, Asparagus Tip Risotto, and the Red […]
La Cigale (101 Laguna Beach, Baie Nettle, Saint Martin) – located on the white-packed sand of Laguna Beach in Baie Nettle, patrons come here just as much for its grand view of the nearby lagoon as for its French dishes, such as ravioli of lobster with wild mushrooms and foie gras is poached in an […]
L’Auberge Gourmande (89 Blvd. de Grand Case, Grand Case, Saint Martin) – located in the center of restaurant row at the Grand Case area of the island, this restaurant (housed in a 120-year French Antillean house, is a reminder that Saint Martin is French indeed, with selections from French onion soup to duck liver, Burgundian […]
Hidden Forest Café (Loterie Farm, Route de Pic du Paradis 103, Rambaud, Saint Martin) – located within the Loterie Farm nature preserve, this restaurant, which serves that include fresh fruits & vegetables grown on-site – ranging from curried-spinach chicken with sweet potato, rice & mango chutney, to green curry coconut fish, Cajun-spiced Mahi Mahi fish […]
Saint Martin Museum (7 Fichot Street, Marigot, Saint Martin) — At the southern end of Marigot, near a Catholic church, is a museum devoted to St. Martin’s history and culture. A new building exhibits a variety of pre-Columbian (Arawak Indian) artifacts discovered by the Hope Estate Archaeological Society. Hours: 9:00 am-1:00 pm & 3:00 pm […]