Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine January 2020 | Page 202

Emilio Wilson Museum Each adventure begins in this restored plantation house originally built
in the 1700s. The Museum tells the powerful story of Trace Wilson who was born into slavery on the
property in 1818, and her direct descendant, Emilio Wilson. Guests will see depictions of what life
was like on a plantation and learn about the customs, traditions, lifestyle and stories that earned Sint
Maarten the nickname ‘The Friendly Island.’
Soualiga Sky Explorer The Soualiga Sky Explorer chairlifts, comprised of sixty-eight, four-passenger
chairs, takes a tranquil ride up two lifts spanning a total of 2,997 ft. as the landscape unfolds below. A
spectacular panoramic view on top of one of St. Maarten’s highest mountains await you.
Top of Sentry Hill Located at the top of Sentry Hill is one of St. Maarten’s highest elevation at 1,125
feet. Walkways and platforms encircle the mountaintop showcasing 360 degrees including vistas of
neighboring islands Saba, St. Barts, St. Eustatius and Anguilla.
Flying Dutchman The main attraction and the steepest zip line in the world. Guests experience the
thrill of a lifetime, harnessed in a chair and launched down the mountain on a flight line dropping
1050 feet in elevation over 2800 ft.
Sentry Hill Zip Line From the transfer station, visitors can enjoy the thrills of a traditional zip line.
This 1,000-meter, four-span line traverses the mountain ridge. The perfect combination of
hiking and zip line!
Schooner Ride Located at the mid-way point of the Soualiga Sky Explorer, guests can surf down
the mountain in large 40” inner tubes on a specially designed 657-foot track of curves and
straightaways.
Emilio’s Restaurant Emilio’s pays homage to Emilio Wilson, former owner of the Estate. Seating is
nestled among authentic antique colonial walls of the Old Barn and offers a menu of classic favorites
with a new twist.