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St Maarten is
the Dutch pronunciation. St Martin, is the French, but which ever way
you say it, this little island oozes charm and atmosphere. Traffic Jams happen due
to everyone trying to give way to everyone else! Its people are friendly
and open. They reflect the
culmination of settlement dating back to the original inhabitants of the
Island, the Arawak indians, who gave the islands its original name of
Souliga (land of salt) due to its extensive salt ponds and deposits.
In later times, these peaceful people gave way to the more forceful
Carib Indians. During the 16th & 17th Century, the island, like many in
the Caribbean, became subject of violent squabbles between the relevant
colonial powers of the time, as well as being a haunt for famous pirates
and privateers. Occupied and fought over, by the Spanish, English and
finally the Dutch & French, its an island with a rich history, and the
remains of Fort Amsterdam at Philipsburg, and Fort Louis at Marigot bear
testament to those turbulent times. Eventually the Dutch and French
divided the island, as legend has it, by sending two soldiers around the
perimeter. Wherever they would meet, would be the border, that you
will still see marked today. Unfortunately, the Dutch soldier had his
water bottle spiked with gin and "got waylaid", hence the French ending
up with the larger portion! 20.5 square miles on the French side, and
16.5 square miles on the
Dutch side.
Its an island that has everything, from great excursions by land or sea,
casinos, 37 beautiful beaches, and famous international cuisine & chefs.
Home to the largest Mega Yacht fleet in the world its also a chic
jetsetter destination in its own right.
Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the East, and the Caribbean sea to the
west, St Maarten boasts a wonderful climate year round and warm tropical
waters.
The population of the Dutch side is around 47,000, and the French side
is around 55,000. To call from a house on the Dutch side to a house a
few yards away on the French side will be charged as an international
call to France!, and each house will have different voltages! (110 Dutch
Side / 220 French Side).
Languages spoken include Dutch/French/Spanish and of course Creole and
Papiamento dialects. Don't worry, everyone speaks English too!
Dollars are the widely accepted currency, although the official currency
of the French Side is the Euro.
This unique dual nationality island is the smallest landmass in the
world to be divided between two sovereign nations. . The highest point
on the Island is Pic Paradise at 1,392ft, and on a clear day you can see
9 other Caribbean islands from this spot!
One of our favorite islands due its wide range of available activities
and friendly people, its a great place to get out and about for the day.
Fort Luis Marina
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Chic Designer Stores
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Tropical Waters
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Mega Yacht Heaven
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Orient Bay
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Old Philipsburg
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Fun in the Sun
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History & Culture
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Quaint Villages
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