St Maarten

From Puerto Rico, we often used to fly to St Maarten for long weekends. It was always one of our favorites!

The tiniest island in the world shared by two countries

It shares a small island on the Northeast of the Caribbean with French St Martin. When you drive from one side to the other you actually cross a “border” going from the Netherlands to France.

Plane landing over people enjoying Maho Beach

No border to cross

But in reality there are no borders, just a sign and a monument. Life on the island is relaxed and friendly. Despite the official languages on either side, English is widely spoken everywhere.

Flight from Europe, USA and the Caribbean Islands

• By Air - You arrive into Princess Juliana International Airport. There are flights from many cities in the Continental USA, Europe, Puerto Rico and all the other Caribbean Islands. The International airport serves both the Dutch and French sides.

Colorful Dutch Style Houses near the beach

White sand and cystal clear waters

• The Beaches – They are classic Caribbean Beaches of white sand and crystal clear waters and are the delight of Europeans and Americans from North to South.

Simpson Bay Lagoon

• The Lagoon – The largest lagoon in the Caribbean is Simpson Bay Lagoon. It hosts many yachts that are either stationed in one of the Marinas or anchored in its waters. Some world Mega yachts are frequent visitors to the island and its Lagoon.

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Beach with many umbrellas

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• Caribbean Cruises - This ideal island is a common Port of call for many Cruise Lines on their Eastern Caribbean Cruises. The Capital City of Philipsburg is a delight for shoppers due to the variety of Duty Free stores offering electronics, liquor, apparel and more.

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I highly recommend my friend Ken's site on this beautiful island. He is a local resident

And, you have just found the ultimate Insider's Guide to the premier destination in the Caribbean's N.E. chain of islands...

Once in St Maarten you will enjoy every minute. There are so many beaches to visit. The Caribbean cuisine is so vast, the Island nightlife is so intense that you will have to come back to keep enjoying this wonderful microcosm.

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