| You know the feeling...your fingertips are frozen | | | | getaway for you and your partner in life, who has also |
| despite the fact you're wearing gloves. Your cheeks | | | | been suffering from frozen-fingers-and-toes |
| are practically frostbitten after making your way | | | | syndrome. Imagine settling into a breezy, spacious, |
| across the parking lot to the car, and the sky is | | | | tastefully decorated villa overlooking Marigot's Harbor. |
| depressingly dark at such an early hour that you feel | | | | A garden tub means bubble baths, a private patio |
| you don't have time to do anything but fix dinner, clean | | | | means intimate happy hours, a well-equipped kitchen |
| up, try to take care of a few things, and then go to | | | | means romantic dinners for two, and the spectacular |
| bed in order to rest up for tomorrow's routine. Too | | | | view will provide a gently stunning backdrop for it all. |
| many days like this could cause a person to go mad, | | | | Starting to get the picture? Your vacation rental will |
| so it's best to schedule in a little break for yourself. At | | | | compete with the scuba diving, the historic tours and |
| this point you're probably not that picky, but | | | | the five course French meals as your favorite part of |
| somewhere warm, exotic and blessed with an | | | | the holiday. Feeling at home in the Caribbean will tickle |
| intriguing array of activities sounds like it'd do the trick. | | | | your sensibilities and never get old; who knew that you |
| St. Maarten/St. Martin, an island peacefully partitioned | | | | would ever experience the chance to live like some |
| between the French and the Danish for the past few | | | | kind of privileged island dweller with the keys to an |
| hundred years, is a solid pick that will satisfy any | | | | envy-inducing cottage nestled in the mountains of a |
| traveler and warm up those extremities in the blink of | | | | lush, lovely landscape like this one? |
| an eye. Eighty degree days, lots of sunshine, a | | | | Begin each morning by being awakened by the trade |
| culturally vibrant atmosphere and dozens of fabulous | | | | winds as they playfully breeze through the open |
| vacation rentals scattered across the island all provide | | | | windows. Sip coffee in your little yard or next to the |
| the means for weathered, world-weary folks to find a | | | | pool and then head down to the beach for a morning |
| little slice of Caribbean paradise. | | | | swim or snorkeling session. Fill your day by wandering |
| The European-tinged shops and restaurants, the | | | | through the surprise-inducing streets, picking up some |
| breathtaking beaches and the historic and | | | | one-of-a-kind souvenirs, playing a little tennis or golf, |
| adventure-oriented amusements are admittedly integral | | | | and sating your appetite with some Caribbean fare or |
| components to your upcoming trip, but there is | | | | perhaps a French pastry and some tea. The choices |
| something that must also be given its proper due. The | | | | are endless, and awaiting you at the end of the day |
| place you lay your head each night, the home away | | | | (or whenever you need to head home for a nap) is |
| from home where you spend your downtime, unpack | | | | your comforting, comfortable St Martin/St. Maarten |
| your bags, and allow yourself to relax inside of, should | | | | Vacation Rental. |
| be worthy of your time and money. It should | | | | Go online to discover the one that's right for you. You'll |
| complement your overall trip and provide a solid | | | | probably know it as soon as you see it, and may even |
| foundation for it. Quite simply, it should make you feel | | | | find that it's available for a nice healthy block of time. |
| happy. | | | | Don't skimp, dear traveler, be sure to give yourself |
| Luckily, both halves of this particular destination | | | | plenty of time away from winter's cruel grasp. You |
| understand the need to live in comfort and style during | | | | know you deserve it, so get the planning process |
| your island vacation. Perhaps this trip is a long-overdue | | | | started today. |