Info on St. Martaan & the surrounding islands

Hi guys,

I’m looking into doing a 2-3 week long trip this summer to the Lesser Antilles. Although I’ve read LP info on them, I’d like to get some firsthand impressions about the islands I’m considering, to see if it’s feasible. Based on flight connections, I’d fly in and out of St. Martaan.

So, if you can give info on any or all of the following islands, I’d appreciate it.

- How easy is it to do last minute side trips to the various islands if you don’t already
have your accommodations set up (customs requirements, onward tickets)?
- What are minimum realistic daily costs for food, room, & getting around?
- Excluding beach/chill time, what is the minimum time needed to check out the
highlights/touring around each of the islands?
- Which island(s) would you leave out if you didn’t have the time to see them all? I’m
looking for natural beauty good hiking, wildlife, local cultures still intact and
interesting looking cities and towns?
- Best diving.

St. Martaan/Martin
Saba
Statia
St. Kitts & Nevis
Antigua
Anguila
Monserrat
St. Barts.

Thanks in advance