Despite many peoples perception of two separate islands. St. Maarten and St. Martin are in fact not two islands but one island that was originally split between the French and Dutch colonies for several hundred years.

The island is no longer divided in the sense that there is no separation that is noticeable to the tourist. Apart from the obvious and interesting cultural disparities between the two halves of this exiting tropical island.

There is so much to see and do that St. Martin and St. Maarten can satisfy even the most experienced traveler. The average daily temperature is a balmy Eighty degree’s with a very plentiful supply of sunshine. The trade winds are a seemingly constant companion serving to keep the temperatures at bay, and providing a wonderful fresh feel to the evening air.

The culturally vibrant atmosphere is bound to stimulate the senses as the islands visitors are always enthralled by this culturally diverse, yet harmonious Caribbean getaway. The restaurants and stores have a distinctly European flavor tinged with a laid back Caribbean edge, offering foods and gifts that are very familiar yet somehow very different. The beaches can only be described as stunning, in a way that is only found in this little corner of the world.

Accommodations on the island tend to be up market apartments and villas, rather than hotels. It seems that most visitors prefer the unrestricted feel of doing their own thing at their own pace. With the quiet splendor and seclusion of a spacious self- catering villa or an apartment with a stunning Caribbean view from the balcony. Where tourists can partake of a cocktail, while watching the sun dip into the Ocean.

A vacation on this island is not complete without attempting scuba diving or snorkeling in the crystal-clear blue-white waters. With the opportunity to view the stunning array of marine life, that awaits you just below the surface of the wonderful warm, calm, seas.

These waters offer an endless supply of exiting opportunities such as sailing, deep sea fishing for Marlin and Barracuda. Wind surfing, pleasure boat rides and memorable romantic evening dinner cruises, there is also Jet Ski riding, or you could even opt for a simple swim in the constantly warm water.

There are also multitudes of historic sites that can be visited independently with a hire car, or you can just as easily take an organized trip to the many history filled locations around the island.

The highest quality five course French fare is every bit as wonderful as any to be found in the best Parisian eateries. There is also an enticing mix of European and local fravours that combine to stimulate even the most jaded traveler’s pallet.

It doesn’t matter which ‘island’ you choose St. Maarten or St. Martin, you can intermingle your vacation with these two wonderfully diverse and intertwined cultures that promise to give a taste of two old world European cultures, with a very distinctive Caribbean edge.

Green River is located just beneath the famous Flaming Gorge dam, renowned for its trout and pristine waters. A small town, it boasts of rugged terrains perfect for climbing and rivers great for white-water rafting. It can offer the best of Utah recreation.

If you want excitement, you can go white-water rafting with the family in easy and accessible waters along the Green River or go to Lodore Canyon in Dinosaur National Monument where the waters are rougher and seasoned rafting guides can be hired. If you want an easy relaxed atmosphere, you can camp in the dessert canyons along Green River where you can wake up to magnificent vistas. However, if you want something less rougher, Green River hotels can set you up for the night, days or weeks. You can take romantic trips up to Desolation and Gray canyons where you can witness God’s handiwork at its best. Daily trips are offered by experienced guides to these destinations.

There are also a number of great hotels around town. The Holiday Inn Express and the Green River hotel is a nice and clean place that is easily accessible to the number of tourist destinations in the town. Comfort Inn is an inexpensive, family-friendly place where you can book days or week-long stays. Whatever you decide to do in Green River, you’ll be sure to have a great time.

This was the last Burma liveaboard trip for the season, and it certainly started well, with excellent Manta action at Koh Bon! Three big individuals stayed with us for two full hours. Shame we won’t be back here until November…

Anyway, after a couple of very productive dives at Richelieu Rock, we headed for the Mergui Archipelago. First day was spent at Three Islets, the rocky outcrops just north of Great Swinton Island. Plenty of Seahorses, both Tigertails and Thorny, Harlequin Ghost Pipefish, Bent Stick Pipefish, Devil Scorpionfish and schooling Barracudas made for a spectacular day’s diving. And the nightdive here turned out to be the best of the trip, with Spanish Dancers, Sponge Crabs and hunting Moray Eels.

All the way up north, at Tower Rock, we encountered lots of Mobula Rays, with up to 20-25 of them together! And a massive Grey Reef Shark thrown in for good measure…

The usual big shools of Jackfish, Rainbow Runners, African Pompanos and Barracudas turned up at Black Rock, and we swam with these before spendng the afternoon at a beautiful beach a few hours away. No sunbeds, no vendors, no nothing!

At Fanforest Pinnacle, we saw three Leopard Sharks, two Seahorses and a glorious turquoise and red Devil Scorpionfish.

Nearby Western Rocky delivered mating Cuttlefish, blue-legged Hermit Crabs, nice Nudibranchs and a white Thorny Seahorse.

We managed to time the, sometimes wicked, currents at Moulin Rouge, and had a very relaxed dive with, probably, the best soft corals of the entire trip. Plus Bumphead Parrotfish, Marble Rays and nice Nudibranchs.

The season ended in style, with a fantastic dive at East of Eden in the Similan Islands. We found not one, but TWO of the extremely rare ”Bunny” nudibranchs (Thecacera), one of them laying eggs! And next to them was a black Frogfish, perfectly camouflaged, as it sat in its sponge. Also Giant Spearing Mantis Shrimps, Jawfish and two baby Whitetip Sharks under a table coral.

Lovely weather on the way back to Phuket, and everybody busy sharing photos from this Grand Finale of the Burma Season. But we’ll be back again in November for more great liveaboard diving in Thailand and Burma.

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