| Intriguingly diverse, St.Maarten/St.Martin is actually one tiny island with two distinctly different international cultures. Dutch on one side and French on the other, the island offers a European flair with a lot of Caribbean flavor. White sand beaches, cozy bays, refreshing lagoons, charming world-class hotels and fine international cuisine define this unique island.
St. Maarten vacation packages promise snorkeling, windsurfing and water sports of all types along with great duty-free shopping and exciting nightlife complete with glitzy casino action. St. Maarten hotels invite couples, families with children and groups of all kinds to experience the fun Dutch side of the island.
Across the "border", French St. Martin offers incredible cuisine in trendy cafes and scrumptious pastry shops plus an endless array of exclusive duty-free boutiques and jewelry and giftware shops. St. Martin hotels welcome guests of all ages to experience a little bit of France on your next Caribbean vacation.
You'll find that most hotels offer a European plan so you can get out and experience the world-class restaurants. But all-inclusive options are available on both sides for those who prefer the convenience and value of an all-inclusive vacation. Bargain seekers flock to the duty-free and sales-tax-free stores of Philipsburg's mile-long commercial district. The beaches on the French side and the nightlife on the Dutch side are world famous, so you'll want to spend time on both sides during your vacation - two uniquely different experiences!
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