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St. Martin / St. Maarten

“Best thing to see during Carnival”

“Best thing to see during Carnival”

What is the best thing to see during Carnival?. And When/where does the event take place?. We would like to relax, hang out with friends, listen to very fun, lively music as well as checking out the hottest nightclubs, bars, concerts, SO nothing TOO crazy and noisy. ‘Many thanks for your Continue Reading...

St. Martin / St. Maarten Local Dialect: Words, Phrases and Sayings

St. Martin / St. Maarten Local Dialect: Words, Phrases and Sayings

Understanding local dialects can help english-speaking travelers feel right at home when communicating with those locals who speak in dialect. With so many different types of nationalities present, quite a few languages are spoken on the pretty island of St. Martin and Saint Maarten. As you may Continue Reading...

St. Martin / St. Maarten Map

St. Martin / St. Maarten Map

Map of St. Martin / St. Maarten Click on the plus [+] sign to enlarge map View Larger Map Continue Reading...

St. Martin / St. Maarten Calendar Of Events

St. Martin / St. Maarten Calendar Of Events

January 1 > New Year’s Day. January 8 > La Fete des Rois (Epiphany). January 9 > 6.6 Kms FIAC Carib Series Lagoon Race January 22 > Road Runners CARIB Smalta Fun Run January 29 > Bottom Braquette Mountain Bike Endurance Ride 50 Kms February 5 > FITA Triple Mini Triathlon February 26 Continue Reading...

St. Martin / St. Maarten Important Addresses

St. Martin / St. Maarten Important Addresses

LOCAL TOURIST INFORMATION: St Maarten Tourist Board; 23 Walter Nisbeth Road; Imperial Building; Philipsburg; St Maarten Tel: (5) 22337 Fax: (5) 22734. U.S. Embassies and Consulates Abroad: Note that the Bahamas , Cuba , Haiti , and Jamaica are on Eastern Time. All others are one hour ahead. Continue Reading...

St. Martin / St. Maarten Things To Do

St. Martin / St. Maarten Things To Do

St. Martin is known for its distinctive natural beauty as it contains something for just about every one. It has beautiful beaches, majestic mountain ranges, museums, marketplaces and places of entertainment. It has lush fauna and it is conducive for rest and relaxation if that is for what you Continue Reading...

St. Martin / St. Maarten Things To Know

St. Martin / St. Maarten Things To Know

Time Zone* EST+1 Summer Sunrise/Sunset: 5:38 AM to 6:51 PM Winter Sunrise/Sunset: 6:40 AM to 5:43 PM Average Temperature Summer: 84 degrees F Average Temperature Winter: 79 degrees F Average Rainfall: 45″ Rainiest Months: August-October Water Temperature Summer: 82 degrees F Water Continue Reading...

St. Martin / St. Maarten Getting Around

St. Martin / St. Maarten Getting Around

By Bike & Moped: Though traffic can be heavy, road speeds are generally slow, so a moped can be a good way to get around. Parking is easy, filling the tank with gas is affordable, and you’ve got that sea breeze in your hair. Scooters rent for as low as EUR22 a day and motorbikes for Continue Reading...

St. Martin / St. Maarten Getting There

St. Martin / St. Maarten Getting There

ST MARTIN ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Visitors are required to present a valid passport or an original birth certificate and a picture ID. And affadavit issued by the U.S. consulate is also acceptable. All visitors must have a return or on going ticket as well. DEPARTURE TAX: $2.50 from the French side; Continue Reading...

St. Martin / St. Maarten FAQs

St. Martin / St. Maarten FAQs

WHY ST MARTIN / ST MAARTEN? Beautiful beaches – casinos – shopping – and more… ABOUT ST MARTIN / ST MAARTEN The French side (St. Martin), is certainly more relaxed and sophisticated, The first-class resorts and white sand beaches are mostly secluded. Marigot is Continue Reading...

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