St. Martin
A little bit of everything: great beaches, water activities, shopping and nightlife. Two cultures on one island.
Two sides
French St. Martin and Dutch St. Maarten
Money
US dollars and euros
Getting around
Rent a car and avoid rush hour
Best beaches
Orient Bay and Mullet Bay
Why go
One island, two countries
St. Martin is a French territory and St. Maarten is Dutch, and you cross between them with no border check, just a sign.
The Dutch side is where you will find the big hotels, casinos and the main airport. The French side feels like France. Beaches on both sides are great, a little calmer and a little more crowded on the Dutch side.
Keeley’s tip
Bring more cash than you think. We ended up needing extra, mostly for tips.
Travel guides
My St. Martin guides
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