Tourism
What´s New |
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Beaches |
| This is especially true on St.Maarten / St. Martin. The island has 36 beaches, each with its own distinct atmosphere. You will find them with waves high enough for surfers, and calm ones for the small kids. There are busy and deserted beaches for the honeymooners. Tiny beaches between rocky cliffs and some which seem to stretch endlessly. One thing they all have in common, they are clean, the sand is white, and the sea is crystal clear. So while you are vacationing on the island, try to visit as many as you can! |
Restaurantes |
| Everybody agrees, no-where in the Caribbean will you find so many great restaurants as on the half Dutch, half French island of St.Maarten/St.Martin! In just a week you can taste the World's best cuisine from France... Italy... Spain... Germany... America... Creole... you name it we've got it!Description of Change |
Diving and snorkeling |
| The crystalline waters surrounding St.Maarten/St.Martin allow for clear visibility up to 100 feet, and often up to 150-200 feet. Coral reefs are teeming with marine life. Certified scuba divers can rent tanks and equipment at water sports shops around the Island. Courses for advanced and novice divers are available. If you prefer snorkeling, a mask, fins and snorkel only costs a few dollars a day. One example for good equipment is Pelican Water sports. |
Economy |
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Money :On the French side it's the Euro (€). On the Dutch side it's the Guilder (NAF). The US dollar is accepted everywhere. Don't hesitate to ask at your hotel for the currest exchange rates. There are also many "bureaux de change" and banks available. |
Languages |
| French and Dutch are the official languages, althought English is spoken everywhere. You will also hear lot of Papiamento, Creole and Spanish spoken. |
Public Transport |
| Small 12-seater buses can take you most places. The price is 1€/1$ to 2$, depending on your destination. Taxis have fixed tarifs, so ask first. They can be found in Philipsburg (Front Street), the |
Must visit this on the island: |
Museum |
| The first inhabitants of the island, the salt pond, numerous of old documents, photographs and archeological objects to get the knowing of Saint-Martin, a visit to the museum is a must address : Route de Sandy Ground Marigot open from 9 till 13 AM and from 3 till 7 PM - Tel 0590 29 22 84 |
Marigot Market |
| Situated at the harbor of Marigot offers a great choice of local made handicraft and can be visited every day on Wednesday and Saturday you can visit the market and choose bananas and other local fruits and vegetables |
The Louis Fort |
| Built in 1789 this building is accessible by car or by foot at the port and permits you to see a beautiful panorama of the bay of Marigot. The canons date from the period of Louis XVI. |
The Pic Paradis |
| The summit mountain of st martin of 424 meters height tirs site offers you a superb view of the island set in beautiful nature and agreeable temperatures. Pic paradis can also be reached by foot at the Rambaud road or from French quarter |
The Maho Beach |
| Probably you have already saw some pictures on internet. An absolute must to see this beach is close by airport sensation guaranteed from this spot of this island you can see all the aero planes from local and international companies from closery a bit further up there is a tranquil beach with hotels and guest houses |
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Please take a look here: Experience in St.Martin /St. Maarteen |
