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May
84°F 28°C
75°F 23°C
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Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit at Planet Paradise
Ollie #1 of 12 attractions in Philipsburg
5 of 5 stars 146 reviews
Owner description: The Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit, nestled amongst Front Street's duty free jewelry stores, is possibly the most surprising enterprise in the Caribbean. Who...... more » Owner description: The Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit, nestled amongst Front Street's duty free jewelry stores, is possibly the most surprising enterprise in the Caribbean. Who would expect to find Darth Vader, Pinhead from HELLRAISER and Riddley Scott's ALIEN in St Maarten? But this unprecedented showcase has that and a whole lot more. There are displays that span six decades of movie making, relics from THE TERMINATOR, MEN IN BLACK and even THE MALTISE FALCAN. There's also an incredible collection of lifecasts, the actual faces of Hollywood stars, From Bogart & Brando, though Sean Connery & Jack Nicholson to Michael Jackson, Johnny Depp & Angelina Jolle. The collection is extended to include famous historical figures too… the actual faces of Abraham Lincoln, (cast 3 months before his assassination), Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, (cast in. 1778 and 1783 respectively by french sculptor Jean Antoine Houden), and death masks of both Oliver Cromwell, (1658) and Vladimir Lenin (1924). The Exhibit is the brainchild of Hollywood creature effects wizard Nick Maley, known as "that Yoda Guy" for his contribution to the creation of Yoda for the STAR WARS sagas. If you don't know who Nick is, just google his name. He made over 50 movies, including SUPERMAN, HIGHLANDER, KRULL & LIFEFORCE, worked with Hollywood legends like Sean Connery, Sir Anthony Hopkins and Harrison Ford, (you will see them all in the exhibit), was featured in CINEMAX and HBO specials, won a place in THE GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS and was nominated for an EMMY. Nick shares his professional perspective on the making of famous movies via DVD and, if you are lucky enough to find him there, he will dedicate purchases from the Yoda Guy Shop and do photos with customers. The Shop sells signed movie memorabilia, posters, antique STAR WARS comics, behind the scene photos and storyboards… unique autographed slices of STAR WARS history that become a legacy to pass on through the family. There's also Nick's celebrated Caribbean artwork, (exhibited in galleries in 18 countries and toured the world with UNESCO. Nick and his wife Gloria have created the Yoda Guy Movie Museum Foundation, a not for profit group to oversee the Exhibit's development. Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to support the museum and visit a STAR WARS celebrity. It is recommended on all major cruise lines as a MUST SEE for art and movie fans. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Shops; Speciality Museums
America's Cup Yacht Racing
Ollie #2 of 12 attractions in Philipsburg
5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Little Bay Beach
Ollie #3 of 12 attractions in Philipsburg
4.5 of 5 stars 44 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Indulgence by the Sea
Ollie #4 of 12 attractions in Philipsburg
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
St. Maarten Museum
Ollie #5 of 12 attractions in Philipsburg
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
This small museum, in a converted 1800s house, covers the culture and history of the island.
Attraction type  History Museums
Caribbean Segway Tours
Ollie #6 of 12 attractions in Philipsburg
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Owner description: Experience first-hand the Segway’s amazing abilities as you explore St. Maarten's spectacular beaches and lively waterfront on your hour and a half...... more » Owner description: Experience first-hand the Segway’s amazing abilities as you explore St. Maarten's spectacular beaches and lively waterfront on your hour and a half guided Segway tour along the beachfront boardwalk at Philipsburg, the capital of Dutch St. Maarten. You will be surprised at the ease with which young and old alike learn to master riding the Segway. What a great way to beat the heat and take in some sights of this scenic Caribbean port city « less
Frontstreet
Ollie #7 of 12 attractions in Philipsburg
4 of 5 stars 90 reviews
This crowded street is a popular tourist center for duty-free shopping.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Dawn Beach
Ollie #8 of 12 attractions in Philipsburg
4 of 5 stars 67 reviews
A popular tourist beach on the island's east coast.
Attraction type  Beaches
Great Bay Beach
Ollie #9 of 12 attractions in Philipsburg
4 of 5 stars 56 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
St. Maarten Zoo
Ollie #10 of 12 attractions in Philipsburg
4 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Attraction type  Zoos
Size Matter Adventures Parasailing
Ollie #11 of 12 attractions in Philipsburg
3 of 5 stars 14 reviews

Size Matters Adventures is the only parasailing company located in Philipsburg, on the Dutch side of St. Maarten.  It is located on the dock at Bobby's Marina, just a short... more »

Attraction type  Other
Wathey Square
The unofficial town center, featuring an 18th-century courthouse and a tourist information booth.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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