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ST. MAARTEN INFORMATION
St. Maarten / St. Martin is the smallest island in the world to be divided between two different nations. The island is split between the Dutch and French, and the two cultures live very peacefully together on 37 sq. miles. In fact, the island's inhabitants are quite proud of their nearly 350-year history of peaceful co-existence.
The island's two sides offer you the culture and lifestyle of both the Dutch and the French.
Some very important Island Tourism Links are listed below. Check them out!!
St. Maarten Official Tourism Site
St. Martin Official Tourism Site
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Much of the architecture in Philipsburg, the capital of St Maarten, has a strong Dutch influence. Its main streets are lined with pastel colored houses adorned with elaborate carvings and wrought iron balconies. Historic sites on the island include a number of ruined forts. The best known of these is Fort Amsterdam in Philipsburg's Great Bay.
St Maarten and St Martin have very rich cultural environments. Attractions include many historic sites, Caribbean art galleries and fabulous annual carnivals. There are significant cultural differences between the French and Dutch sides of the island. Carnival in St Maarten is larger and more grandiose than it is in St Martin, and the restaurants on the French side of the island are among the best in the Caribbean.
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St. Maarten/St. Martin offers a fantastic variety of beaches that will fulfill anyone's desires. With the Atlantic Ocean to the East, The Caribbean Sea to the West, perfect temperatures all year round, cooled by the gentle breezes of the trade winds, there are a choice of 37 beaches to choose from offering everything from various watersports activities to complete peace and privacy. From soft white sand to dramatic rugged coastlines, St. Maarten / St. Martin’s beaches offer you every type of beach possible.
St. Maarten/St. Martin has the best of nightlife on both sides of the island. Casinos (on the Dutch side), nightclubs and dance bars are just some of the attractions available on the island. In addition, there are literally hundreds of fine restaurants to choose from.
TO FIND OUT WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE NIGHTLIFE SCENE ON ST. MAARTEN CLICK ON THE COORS LIGHT LIVE MUSIC LISTING CALENDAR.
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St. Maarten / St. Martin offers a wide variety of activities…Recently there has been a growth of many sports on the island aimed at both fitness and fun. One can choose from an array of watersports activities to include snorkeling, scuba diving, jet skiing, kayaking, laser sailing, parasailing, wakeboarding, surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing and island hopping, lagoon cruising, deep sea fishing, wave-runner and speed boat safaris. In addition, there is mountainbiking, off road touring, hiking, horseback riding, sightseeing tours, golf and more! The following information will give you an idea of the various activities offered.
Detailed information about cultural events and all other activities can be found in many free brochures available from tourist centers.
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