Island Information
St. Martin or St. Maatren is a Caribbean Island in the northern West Indies. For it's relatively small size, 38 square miles, this Island has more flights from U.S. and foreign gateways than any other in this region. St. Maarten and St. Martin have two governments - hence the two names and two characters.

The southern Dutch side - St. Maarten - is more commercially developed. It has the major airport, seaport, extensive shopping, casinos and the largest resorts on the Island. The northern French side - St. Martin - has more hotels, smaller resorts, more beaches and is better suited for the more laid back visitor. The French side is naturally more represented by French/Creole restaurants and also offers great shopping opportunities. Because of its small size and ease of getting around - one can stay just about anywhere and experience all aspects of what this unique Island has to offer. I also feel it is the most Americanized Island in the Caribbean. English is the most widely spoken language in the resort areas and dollars are accepted everywhere.

Because of the unique governments - each side does their own promotions in the U.S. and in Europe. St. Maarten and St. Martin has not received the exposure other single Islands have received. Word of mouth from Travel Agents, Timeshare Owners and past visitors have also helped to promote the Island. However, nothing will match the exposure St. Maarten/ St. Martin will have on the Internet - as well as other Caribbean Islands and Worldwide destinations. Hence - my goal is to represent the Best of Both Sides of the Island as a Single Destination - which in reality - it truly is.