Introduction
Two nations, two names. Two types of vacations, casinos, beaches and jungle. St. Martin/Sint Maarten is an exotic rum cocktail of French cuisine, Dutch tolerance and Caribbean relaxation set on a 37-square-mile island in a sparkling sea of aquamarine. You can stay in charming Creole cottages or elegant beachside villas, and you can dine very well, whether at casual beach barbecues or grand temples of gastronomy. Here you can snorkel in gin-clear waters, sip rum punches and soak up the sun on your choice of 39 beaches.
Things to Do
Wander the cobblestone streets of Dutch Philipsburg. Take in the views over the small French town of Marigot, its harbor and the island of Anguilla from the hillside ruins of Louis Fort. The island's pristine beaches invite barefoot strolls, snorkeling offshore reefs or sunning to a reggae beach-bar beat. At Orient Bay the adventurous can take in some parasailing, Jet-Skiing or windsurfing. Inland, discover your inner Tarzan in the jungle canopy...
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Linen Galore
The beautiful tablecloths, napery, placemats, towels, fine lace, and runners are carefully sourced from Europe (Belgian tapestries, Battenburg...
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Pharmacie Centrale
Browsing in French pharmacies is a delicious shopping experience in itself. The French are famous for the quality of their skincare creams and...
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Ma Doudou
Ma Doudou occupies a tiny shack virtually obscured by overgrown foliage in the town of Cul-de-Sac. Call ahead unless you're in the neighborhood,...
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