Two Little Girls and Two Island Adventures

Last week we took our family vacation to St. Maarten/St. Martin.  Even though it is only 37 square miles, St. Maarten/St. Martin is packed with rich history and breathtaking beaches!!  We were blown away beyond belief at how beautiful the island was, how friendly the people were and how UNSPOILED this special place was!!  We spent the week relaxing, and trying to explore their 37 beaches!  The sand between our toes felt as soft as powder! 

Meet the NEIGHBORS?  Yes, please!  St. Maarten/St. Martin is located right in the middle of a five-island cluster!  It was the perfect jumping-off point to visit their jaw-droppingly beautiful neighbors, which were small hops away!  Saba, St. Barth, St. Eustatius and Anguilla.  After spending 6 days in SM, we headed to Marigot, where we caught a ferry over to beautiful Anguilla.  $20 and a 20-minute boat ride later, we were in a new paradise for the next 4 days.  How was the dining experience?  Anguilla has featured among the BEST culinary destinations in the Caribbean for decades.  The food on both islands was absolutely amazing….in fact, I think my mouth is still watering.

While we were away, Isabella was not feeling well.  We had the island doctor come and visit her where he diagnosed her with an upper respiratory infection so she was able to get a few prescriptions to make her feel better.  Although she was not feeling 100%, she sure did LOVE swimming in the ocean, finding sea shells and building sand castles with her sister Giselle.  Those two girls absolutely LOVE swimming.  If we would let them, they would stay in the water forever! 

Bob and I loved watching the girls enjoy the islands and even making new friends.  If we ever go back, it would be fun to explore the other islands with the girls.  They thought it was really neat to be able to take a short boat ride to a brand-new place.  I did too.  Until next time……….