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Little Bay Beach

Philipsburg, St Maarten-St Martin
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Ranked #2 of 10 attractions in Philipsburg
Type: Beaches
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Toronto, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

We have been coming here for the past 6 years and are never disappointed, clean beaches, fabulous staff this is the place to be.

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Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

This is what you expect of a Caribbean Island and i would love to visit again, only sad we had 7 hours here off the cruise ship

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Northville, Michigan
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

calm waters but horrible sand quality, snorkeling is ok after a 1000 yard swim. jet-skiing here is great though

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

Loved this beach. We traveled over the island and visited many beaches-Great Bay, Oyster Bay, Maho Bay, Orient Bay, Marigot, Simpson Bay, etc. The water is gorgeous-turquoise blue. The sand is soft. You can find some shells. The waves aren't so big that you can't swim, but if you catch a good one you can also body surf or boogie... More

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Honey Brook
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

Had an amazing day on this beach, Weather was perfect-scenery; second to none n overall a very relaxing n romantic way to spend time with the one you love, Will definately return to this magnificant place !! ;)

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Appleton, WI
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

This beach is always clean and lots of chairs and umbrellas. Lots activities to do. Be careful on the days that the cruise ship people come to enjoy the beach also.

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Advance, North Carolina, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

We stayed at Divi Little Bay Resort so we were right on the beach! Water was clear and great for swimming and diving. Waves were gentle so it was great for small children as well

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Flinton PA
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

Our Resort was close to this Beach. It's a Great Family Oriented Beach. But, be careful going into the water, the wave coming in is pretty rough. But, once in the water smooth swimming. Also, can rent Jet Skis. Fun & Friendly Beach

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Sunbury, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Calm, clean beach. Usually plenty of umbrellas and chairs, just get there early because some beach goers hoard the chairs and umbrellas when they don't really need all of them.

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Danvers, Massachusetts
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32 reviews 32 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

My wife and I enjoyed the beach. visited wioth friends staying at the Divi. Beach was spacious enough to handle a crowded resort. smaller waves were appreciated by my wife. Crowd was very family orientated.

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