Zee Best Breakfast! Voted best breakfast on the island. Authentic, fresh-baked French pastries, light-as-air crepes and scrumptious lunches. Open daily in two locations; Simpson Bay and Marina Port-de-Plaisance with a lovely view of the marina.
A Sip of Paradise
Guavaberry
Get your tropical Old Sint Maarten Mango Island Rum Liqueur from the Guavaberry Company, made on St. Maarten with the most exotic West Indian mangoes and local golden rums. Try the Mango Margaritas: They're easy to make — shake or blend, with equal quantities of St. Maarten Mango Liqueur, Mexican Tequila and fresh lime juice and served in a salt-rimmed glass.
Tel: 599-542-2965 www.guavaberry.com
Caribbean Liquors & Tobacco
Be Fabulous During Your Stay. Since 1743, Moët & Chandon has led the luxury beverage market by dedicating itself to the creation of a product that is a part of the world's cultural lexicon. Moët Champagnes are sipped and savored from the courts of Europe to today's most fabulous restaurants of St. Maarten/St. Martin.
Tel: 599-542-2140
Vinissimo
Champagne Bauchet Brut Rosé is perfect for celebrations, or to make any event an occasion. This elegant Champagne is a subtle blend of white wines and Pinot Noir vinified as a red wine; it is perfect as aperitif, with enough body to accompany a meal. Voted "The Best Shop for Wine," Vinissimo and Bacchus Boutiques offer fine wines and gastronomic spirits, great values and advice from a professional and friendly staff in St. Martin, St. Barths and Anguilla.
Tel: 590-87-70-78
The best part of shopping in St. Maarten/Martin, of course, is the fact that everything is less expensive. But don't worry. If you've put off your shopping to the last minute, you can still rack up on duty-free merchandise at the numerous shops located in the Princess Juliana International Airport.
You can spend days shopping in St. Maarten/St. Martin and not visit the same store twice! So much to buy - so little time... visit our Shopping Guide and get full details about each merchant before you go. Print our shopping maps and take them with you.
Get your own emerald! Emeralds...these bewitching green beauties are said to soothe soul and sharpen intelligence and wit. Eastern legends say emeralds can change color if the wearer is unfaithful. When shopping for emeralds, refer to the experts for advise on purchasing and special care in cleaning emerald jewelry. Inclusions on emeralds are common and only the truly finest are transparent. Emerald is the birthstone of May and the anniversary gemstone for the 20th, 35th and 55th year of marriage. The world's finest come from Colombia. Find these magnificent stones at Colombian Emeralds.
Shipwreck Shops
Stores in key locations island-wide. Get your vacation essentials here; best selling books, souvenirs, Antilles Spice Clipper line of sauces, Heineken Regatta 2007 Collection and cool linen West Indies resort wear by Aussie designer Kim Van Loo exclusively sold here. Buy online now!
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