Gourmet Tour - Coastal Oasis And Lunch

OVERVIEW

Conclude your enlightening exploration of the island with an innovative Japanese- and Caribbean-influenced lunch on picturesque Orient Beach. You will discover much about the island’s history and culture on the panoramic drive through both Dutch-governed St. Maarten and the French Collectivity of St. Martin, which occupies the northern half of the island. A stop atop Harold Jack Hill will present a sweeping view of the island’s Dutch southern portion, which is quite different from the French-governed half. That contrast is most noticeable in Marigot, the French colonial capital, where you will meander about its largest open-air market. You can expect to find a wide variety of locally sourced seafood, garden-fresh produce and aromatic spices. It will surely whet your appetite, which you will satisfy at KKÔ, a restaurant directly on Orient Beach. The dishes will be a fusion of Nikkei and Caribbean cuisines, each prepared to maximize its unique flavors.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Drive through both the Dutch and French sides of the island.
• Pause at a lookout that offers sweeping view of the island’s gorgeous southern portion.
• Browse an open-air market in the French capital of Marigot.
• Dine on a fusion of Nikkei and Caribbean cuisines at the beachfront restaurant KKÔ.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.