Sint Maarten Sea Palace has the very best location in the Dutch capital of Philipsburg. The resort is located right on the beach on Front Street, the hub of the town's activity. Everything from water sports to shopping is within walking distance. Sint Maarten is a cosmopolitan resort with stylish boutiques, fine restaurants, and casinos. St. Martin, 20 minutes away, is less developed and, with picturesque fishing villages. The Activities Desk is a service offered to all Sea Palace guests relating to excursions to the neighboring islands, sailboat trips, scuba diving, water sports, horseback riding, ext. An orientation is presented by the Activities coordinator on Mondays at 8:30 a.m. after which personal inquiries will be handled and reservations for all activities can be made.