St Martin Island
My wife and I agree on most things, but we definitely had very different opinions about our island vacation. We decided to go to St Martin Island. You see, one of my colleagues had a timeshare there, and he let us use it free of charge. I had always wanted to go on an island vacation – who doesn't – so we planned it on the spur of the moment.
When we got to St Martin Island, we were a little bit surprised. I guess I should have thought about it ahead of time, but I had no idea that the island would be so built up and overdeveloped. It was completely crowded from shore to shore. There was almost no empty space. Don't get me wrong – there still were beautiful beaches on St. Martin Island. It is actually famous for its beaches, as well as its hotel resorts. There was little serenity, however, as every place we went was completely crowded with other visitors.
I tried to make the best of it, but my wife was less than happy with the way the vacation was turning out. We have very different attitudes towards groups of people. I love being in the middle of things, while she loves serenity. Being able to hang out on the beaches of St Martin Island while still having the opportunities to go to nightclubs, shopping boutiques, and other tourist destinations is my idea of paradise. She would have preferred to see fewer crowds.
Still, once we got used to the crowds of people, she ended up coming around my side. We actually had a wonderful vacation there. The weather was perfect the whole time we were there, and there was plenty of opportunity for snorkeling, beach combing, and sunbathing. We even got to go on a St Martin Island cruise on the last day we were there. To top it all off, the time share was in a perfect location. It was overlooking the ocean, facing directly east. This meant that we got to watch the sunrise from our own private balcony every single morning!
The St Martin car rental place gave us a little bit of trouble. Our car broke down on the second day we were there. Nonetheless, we did not let it ruin the trip for us. All in all, it was a nearly perfect vacation. Next year, we are going to try another tropical island vacation. I am sure it will be even better!
Summary
St Martin Island is a popular vacation spot, and can be very busy during certain times of the year. Expect certain things to not work out perfectly. Caribbean life differs greatly from life anywhere else in the world. Kick back, relax, and don't let little things bother you. Enjoy the most beautiful beaches and crystal clear water that can be found anywhere in the world.
