Saint Martin to the French and the Dutch Sint Maarten, this Caribbean paradise
This division gave the island two very different personalities and can pick francophone roots in food and typical local or jammin ', appealing to the hedonistic pleasures of the visitors. But, although neither side likes to admit it, the whole really is greater than the sum of its parts.

WHY GO
A beautiful landscape of turquoise-blue waters, white sandy beaches, delicious food, the opportunity to shop Tax Free, glorious sunshine of the Caribbean during the day, and a vibrant nightlife.

AVOID
The zone of Pic Paradis.
 

GUIDANCE
Saint Martin is an island in the northeast Caribbean, approximately 300 km east of Puerto Rico. The island is divided between France and the Netherlands.

WHEN TO GO
The temperature in Saint Martin is around 26 ° C throughout the year, but choose to visit the city between November and December and between May and June. The September should be avoided by the possibility of hurricanes.
 

HOW TO GET THERE
There are two airports on the island: the airport and Juliana L'Esperance Airport St-Martin. All international flights arrive at Juliana Airport and is the main gateway to the islands, also flying to nearby islands such as Anguilla, St. Barthelemy, Saba, Sint Eustatius, Montserrat.

GETTING AROUND
The best option might be to rent a car and enjoy the city center on foot.
 

TAXIS
The government-regulated tariffs should be placed in each taxi. The rate increase during the night or when there are more than three passengers.
To call a taxi, call 147 any time of day or night.

BUS
Buses are by far the cheapest method of shipping, however if you have an appointment, choose the taxi because buses do not meet a fixed schedule Buses run for Philipsburg, Mullet Bay, Simpson Bay, Marigot and Grand Case. To exit just yell "stop".

In the capital you have to be at bus stops, which are called 'Bushalte'. In rural areas can flag down the bus anywhere along the route.


CAR RENTAL
Car rental agencies are plentiful on the island, and are are a better choice than the scooters, they tend to be stolen and with the price are not significantly cheaper. In the center will have the agency Banana Location at the airport and international agencies such as Budget and Hertz.

MONEY
From the Dutch side of the island, to accept dollars and the French side to accept euros. € 1 corresponds to U.S. $ 1.35.
 

TOURIST INFORMATION 

http://www.st-maarten.com/ 

http://en.vacationstmaarten.com/