This is #1 in the series of 5 images of the granddaddy of the planes that land at the world famous Princess Juliana International Airport, the 747 KLM flight from Amsterdam.  The landing aircraft glide just feet above beach goers who come here to watch the planes land and takeoff from the airport.

Sunset Bar & Grill

St-Martin & Sint Maarten


At the end of the runway, this beach bar is a rite of passage for plane-spotters: where else can you sip an ice-cold beer while jets take off right above you? A surfboard shows the daily flight schedule (it's usually busiest around midday) – rent a beach chair and umbrella for US$10 or take a dip in the pool.

Food is served both day and night. Mains (US$13 to US$20) include pizzas with names such as Turbulence, Layover and Nonstop, along with burgers and barbecued ribs, salads, chicken and fish.