St Martin Island, a paradise destination
ST MARTIN ISLAND
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Welcome to the unique island of St Martin / St Maarten – two nations, one island, shared by the French and the Dutch and offering a unique blend of many cultures. St Martin / St Maarten is a tropical destination bordered by pristine beaches, dotted with picturesque hills and enjoying an average tropical temperature ranging from 75°F to 83°F throughout the year.
The official currencies are the euro on the French side and the Florin on the Dutch side with the dollar universally accepted on the island. With more than 87 nationalities represented on this 37 square mile paradise.
English is widely spoken on both sides of St Martin / St Maarten. The French capital of Marigot is essentially French and cosmopolitan, and the capital of the Dutch part of Phillipsburg has quickly gained the reputation of being the shopping capital of the Eastern Caribbean with its famous 'golden mile' of Frontstreet.
Located in the Leeward Islands of the Eastern Caribbean, St Martin / St Maarten is a short four-hour hop from New York and only 2 hours from Miami. The Dutch side Sint Maarten is the busy hub for all surrounding islands – including chic St Barth, exclusive Anguilla and the Emerald Isle of Saba – providing numerous daily flights to and from the United States.
Saint Martin is divided roughly in half between France and the Netherlands, making it the smallest inhabited island in the sea divided between two nations. The result of this multinational ownership is that the island is designated by different names: Sint Maarten / St Maarten (Dutch) and Saint-Martin / St Martin (French).
