The ultimate in Lifestyle !
Shared by France and the Netherlands Antilles, St. Martin / Sint Maarten, this little gem of 37 square miles of pure beauty is located in the archipelago of the Lesser Antilles. Sandwiched between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, it offers more than elsewhere : 365 seducing sunny days, 34 stunning beaches, elegant villas and beautiful beach resorts and hotels, luxury shopping, fine dining in the Gourmet Capital of the caribbean islands Grand Case, trendy nightclubs and stylish lounges.
Spectacular sunsets while sipping on a glass of chilled white wine, lounging on your villas terrace…. a slight breeze enjoy the views on the never ending flow of multi million dollar mega yachts… Vacation ! Escape every days’ routine discovering fabulous islands like St. Barth, Anguilla on your private powerboat, swim with colourful caribbean fishes in the crystal clear and warm sea.
Beautiful white sandy beaches, deserted islands as Prickley Pear, Sandy Island, Dog and Scrub Island….inviting to luxuriate in precious moments of dolce far niente.. More than 100 nationalities living peacefully side by side, attracting your sensés to indulge in exotique cultures and flavours.
Communicating stays quite simple: French and Dutch as official languages, English as the mother tongue of the St Martiners, lots of Spanish and mix it all with Creole and Papiamento… St. Martin/Sint Maarten the ultimate in Lifestyle!
Some handy information before heading to Paradise
Leaving on vacation is always very exciting, and one tends not to consider certain facts. Wouldn’t it be annoying to arrive at your destination and being confronted with unforeseen situations, which could have been easily avoided, just by a quick research? Which kind of money, electricity, visa requirements, health issues, and what about your pet traveling with you? Dress code, do I have the right clothes for the weather conditions? Useful information, saving your precious vacation time once on the island.
Legal requirements: a valid passport (valid until 3 month after leaving the island) and a return or ongoing ticket. French citizens going though customs at the Princess Juliana international airport must possess a valid passport too, ID is good if entering via the regional airport ‘Esperance’. All visitors must fill out the immigration form. No vaccination needed.
Time difference from GMT: -4 hours, from New York: +1 hour during winter (end of October to end of March), from Europe: -5 hours in winter, -6 hours in summer (end of March to end of October)
Pets (dogs and cats) are allowed, they must be older than 3 month, have a passport, an up-to-date health declaration and vaccination record (rabies). Check with your airline for the flight reservation of your pet.
Official moneys are the NAF (Netherlands Antilles Florin) on the Dutch side, and Euro on the French side; both sides are accepting US Dollars. All major credit cards are accepted (accept American Express), and exchange booths are widely spread over the island.
The climate is excellent all year round, slightly more fresh during winter, and some showers and humidity during summer. The sea temperature never drops to less than 78 F
Don’t leave to St. Martin without your elegant and casual eveningwear! Your suitcase should contain as well beachwear, sports outfit, and something warm for cooler evening hours.