Saint Martin Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
French and Dutch island in the Lesser Antilles
About Saint Martin
The northern, French side of the island is known asSaint-Martin, and is54km(21sqmi). The southern, "Dutch side" of the island is known asSint Maarten, and is41km(16sqmi). The Dutch side has its own government and legal system, with its relations with the "French side" to remain unchanged. To avoid confusion between the three variations on the name, the two regions are commonly referred to as "the French side" and "the Dutch side". Although this island is controlled by two different countries, there is no real border. There are only monuments and signs that delineate the border. Over 350 years ago the two countries decided that residents of either country could travel across both sides of the border without worrying about any trouble. The two countries live peacefully without difficul
Top Attractions in Saint Martin
Explore the best things to see and do in Saint Martin:
- ★Butterfly Farm
- ★Harley Davidson
- ★Harley Motorcycles Tour
- ★Kid Connect
- ★Simpson Bay Lagoon
Where to Stay in Saint Martin
- 🏨Divi Little Bay Beach Resort
- 🏨Grand Case Beach Club
- 🏨Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino
- 🏨Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino
- 🏨The Villas on Great Bay
- 🏨Tropical Beach Paradise Dawn Beach
Saint Martin Travel Guide Sections
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