St. Maarten and St. Martin
My destination guide to the Dutch and French sides of St. Maarten/St. Martin, including picks for the island's best budget and luxury hotels and resorts, restaurants, attractions, beaches, nightlife, events and shopping.
Both the Dutch and French sides of St. Maarten/St. Martin offer a wide variety of dining options, and Dutch St. Maarten alone has more than 300 restaurants to choose from. Here are some of the best:
A pictoral walking tour of Philipsburg, the oceanfront capital of the Dutch side of the Caribbean island of St. Maarten.
The Dutch/French island of St. Maarten/St. Martin is a great destination in its own right but also serves as the transportation hub for a number of nearby islands in the Eastern Caribbean, including Anguilla, St. Barts, and Saba.
Does your idea of the perfect vacation include delicious food, exceptional duty-free shopping and gorgeous beaches? If so, traveling to St. Martin/St. Maarten is an excellent way to go. Keep in mind, however, that the island is a popular tourist destination and cruise ships make regular stops here. If you’re in search of solitude, head elsewhere ... or at least to the French side of the island, which is more laid-back than the Dutch half.
The U.S. State Department's fact sheet on the French West Indies and St. Martin, including information on entry requirements, crime, medical facilities, and much more.
The New York Times' travel guide to St. Martin/Maarten.
Official website of the St. Martin Tourism Office.
Official website of the St. Maarten Tourist Board.
The U.S. State Department's fact sheet on the Netherlands Antilles and St. Maarten, including information on entry requirements, crime, medical facilities, and much more.
Includes information on St. Maarten's geography, government, economy, transportation, military, and people.
