If you think airports are boring, you've never been to Princess Juliana International Airport in Sint Maarten. Just meters from Maho Beach, this is the only place in the world where you can sunbathe under jumbo jets.

Thanks to the airport's unusually short runway and mountain terrain, incoming planes must land as close to the beach as possible. The result? Massive commercial jets flying just 20–30 meters overhead — creating a roaring wind tunnel over the sand and sea.

Plane spotters and thrill-seekers from all over the world flock here to feel the force of these low-flying giants. Some even try to hold on to the airport fence during takeoff — though authorities strongly discourage it for safety reasons.

Despite the risks, Maho Beach has become a bucket-list destination. Videos of unsuspecting tourists being knocked down by jet blasts have gone viral, but the thrill of witnessing a 747 roar overhead is simply unforgettable.

There’s even a bar on the beach that posts daily flight arrival times so you don’t miss your favorite airline’s dramatic descent.