Sint Maarten Flag
"The Friendly Island"
Why visit St Martin (French Side)?
Ideal for the sophisticated traveler seeking boutiques, foodies delight, french vibe, horseback riding, less commercial developments, lush vegetation, nude sunbathing, outdoor markets, relaxation, volcanic mountains, white sand beaches, and yachting.
Your Must-See & Do
- Historical Sites: Border Monument & The Old House
- Popular Attractions: Amuseum Naturalis, Fort St Louis, Grand Case, Happy Bay Beach, Lady Liberty, Loterie Farm, Marigot, Minguet Art Gallery, Rotary Lookout Point, Silk Cotton Grove Art Gallery, & The Butterfly Farm
- Special Events: (February) Carnival, Howl Night, (June) St Martin Billfish Tournament, (July) Bastille Day, Heritage Day (July), (November) round-the-Island Relay Race, Concordia Day, and (December) Christmas Lights Competition
Photo Credit: Ramon Kagie/Unsplash
Why visit Sint Maarten (Dutch Side)?
Known for beautiful beaches, casinos, deep-sea fishing, hiking, historical sites, horseback riding, jet ski, kayaking, kite surfing, lush vegetation, marine reserve, multi-cultural, native rum-based guava berry liquor cocktails, nightlife, sailing, shopping, surfing, volcanic mountains, wakeboarding, white sand beaches, windsurfing, and yachting.
Your Must-See & Do
- Historical Sites: Fort Amsterdam, Historic Old Street, Man on Chair Statue, Simpson Bay Bridge, Sint Maarten Courthouse, St Maarten National Flag Pole, & The Salt Pickers
- Museums: Parrotte Ville, Parrot Ville Bird Park, Sint Maarten Museum, & Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit
- Popular Attractions: Back Street, Emilio Wilson Park, Front Street, Mary-Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Mullet Bay Beach, Pelican Peak St. Maarten, Rainforest Adventures St Maarten (Rockland Estate), Seaside Nature Park, Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino, & Wathey Square
- Special Events: (March) Carnival , St Maarten Heineken Regatta, (November) Around the Island Race, Concordia Day, and (December) Christmas Lights Competition
Photo Credit: Nadine Doerlé/Pixabay
History
- In 1493, Christopher Columbus saw St Martin during his second voyage.
- During 1600, Dutch settlers arrived.
- In 1648, The Netherlands divided the islands by treaty.
- In 1816, boundaries was reaffirmed.
- In 2010, Sint Maarten changed it's status from an island territory of the Netherlands Antilles to an autonomous country within the Kingdom of The Netherlands.
Fun Facts
- The island is home to numerous salt ponds which was instrumental before refrigeration to preserve food. Also, to their exporting economy.
Good to Know
- One island shared by two countries: French (St Martin) and Dutch (Sint Maarten).
- Daylight savings time is not observed.
- The island has no rivers or streams.
- Nude and topless is permitted (St Martin).
- You may enjoy reading Portrait of an Island written by Madeleine Greery.
Hurricane Season is June - November.
- Coolest Season: December - March
- Humid & Hottest: June - October
- Peak Season: Mid April - Mid December
- Shoulder Season: April - October
Well, are you ready to settle the debate on which side is best, whether it's the French or Dutch side?
Maho Beach, Sint Maarten. Photo Credit: kendallpools/Pixabay
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