The island's only craft rum producer, located in Cole Bay on the Dutch side (Sint Maarten), and popular with visitors from both halves of the divided island. Topper's distills fresh-pressed sugarcane juice in a handmade copper still, producing rhum agricole in the French Caribbean tradition. Tours explain the full production process and end with a tasting of white, spiced, and aged rhums.
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A stunning 2km stretch of white sand on the French side, known as the 'Saint-Tropez of the Caribbean.' Lined with beach clubs, water sports operators, and restaurants, it offers vibrant energy with turquoise waters and views of Île Tintamarre.
The highest point on the island at 424m, offering panoramic 360° views of both the French and Dutch sides, neighboring islands, and the Atlantic and Caribbean coasts. The trail passes through secondary tropical forest.
The charming French capital with a bustling open-air market, pastel-colored Creole buildings, and waterfront restaurants. The Wednesday and Saturday markets offer spices, crafts, and Creole cuisine from vendors across the Caribbean.
