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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
St. Maarten is generally considered a safe place to visit, but as with any...
Last edited: January 04, 2012
History 
The history of the Caribbean is filled with stories of colonial imperialism...
Last edited: May 19, 2006
Neighborhoods 
Phillipsburg - Dutch side capital where the cruise ships dock.  Great duty free...
Last edited: December 29, 2011
Recommended Reading 
You can find any number of guide books that will help you plan a dream trip to...
Last edited: September 16, 2011
Tourist Board Info 
http://www.st-mar... side Tourist Office http://www.vacati... side Tourist...
Last edited: March 17, 2010
Weather & When to Go 
The weather in St. Maarten is fairly consistent year-round with temperatures...
Last edited: August 18, 2011
Introduction 
St. Martin is a 37 sq. mile island divided between two countries; French St...
Last edited: February 13, 2012
Safety in St Martin 
St. Martin is a wonderful vacation spot with a taste of Europe, wonderful...
Last edited: March 01, 2013
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
One great way to get to/from St. Martin is by ferry. It's easy to get to...
Last edited: February 12, 2012
Getting Around 
The island is characterized by mountains on the interior and development around...
Last edited: February 01, 2013
Public Transportation 
Public transportation is limited to small busses that run between major areas...
Last edited: May 05, 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Some car rental companies at the cruise terminal can be way too eager to get...
Last edited: November 15, 2012
Motorcycles / Scooters 
If you are considering renting a scooter, motorcycle or bicycle, please refer...
Last edited: May 18, 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Visit the FlyZone on the French Side -- it is a zipline adventure course for...
Last edited: January 20, 2013
Family Travel 
Traveling to St. Martin can be any easy trip due to the short distance from...
Last edited: April 16, 2007
Nightlife 
 I  came to St.Martin in the end of November to add new properties to the...
Last edited: February 12, 2013
Off the Beaten Path 
Every trip to St. Maarten should include a visit with Ruby Bute, one of the...
Last edited: December 14, 2008
Shopping 
Shopping? Did you say shopping in St. Maarten? What a fine idea. There are tons...
Last edited: June 20, 2006
Baie des Petites Cayes 
Baie des Petites Cayes is a beach on the northeast side of St. Martin.  It is...
Last edited: January 26, 2013
Clothing Optional / Nude Beaches 
SXM has a fairly relaxed attitude towards beach nudity and is one of the...
Last edited: July 08, 2010
Nettle Bay Beach 
Nettle Bay, in French called "Baie Nettlé", is a long, flat, usually calm beach...
Last edited: August 27, 2010
Water Taxi in Philipsburg 
If you are visiting Philipsburg, there is a Water Taxi service that runs every...
Last edited: April 23, 2011
Baie Rouge 
Baie Rouge is a picturesque beach in the Terres Basses (Lowlands) area on St...
Last edited: August 15, 2010
Loterie Farm 
Loterie Farm, located at the base of Pic Paradis, is not a farm at all!  It is...
Last edited: December 05, 2012
Maho Beach 
Unfortunately, late in September a tropical storm eroded the beach quite badly...
Last edited: November 08, 2010
Mullet Bay 
Mullet Bay has the most amazing water in the world when the water is calm, The...
Last edited: March 30, 2010
Orient Bay Beach 
Orient Beach is a very nice beach that is situated in a relatvely isolated part...
Last edited: July 30, 2010
Pinel Island 
Pinel Island is a little gem just a short boat ride off French Cul-de-sac. It's...
Last edited: April 12, 2013
Seaside Nature Park 
  Seaside Nature Park is a beautiful spot on the Dutch side of St Maarten. It...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
For an island that is only 37 square miles in size (approximately 7 miles by 5...
Last edited: May 10, 2010
Breakfast 
There are lots of great bakeries all over the island.  A favorite is La...
Last edited: May 08, 2008
Cheap Eats 
St Martin / St Maarten is in general quite an expensive island, there are...
Last edited: February 16, 2013
Outdoor Dining 
90% of restaurants are either entirely outdoors or have a large seating section...
Last edited: April 15, 2007
Bavaria Restaurant 
Authentic German Cuisine near Simpson Bay in St. Maarten (Dutch side)
Last edited: May 12, 2008
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Inside For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The official currency of St. Maarten is the Antillean (not the Dutch) guilder...
Last edited: April 29, 2013
Crossing the Border 
Arriving on St. Maarten / St Martin from North America currently requires a...
Last edited: April 17, 2013
Important Phrases 
90% of the residents on both sides of the island speak English.  French is...
Last edited: May 19, 2006
Telephones 
Calling from St. Maarten / St Martin can be expensive.  The phone systems are...
Last edited: January 25, 2011
Medical Facilities 
There are a few Medical Facilities in St Maarten/St. Martin.  One that is...
Last edited: March 17, 2007
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