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Family Overview: Saint Maarten and Saint Martin
For more than 350 years these two nations have lived side by side on a 37-square-mile island. And with no check points or roadblocks, travel is seamlessexcept for the trafficbetween French Saint Martin and Dutch Saint Maarten. While both sides are well-developedno sleepy Caribbean idylls in either sectionPhillipsburg, the Dutch capital, offers more shopping and caters to the hordes of cruise passengers. Browse the jewelry, crafts, linen, leather, and other boutiques lining Front Street and haggle with the vendors in Back Street's Market Place, but deals can be found in Saint Maarten as well as the French Saint Martin, both duty free ports. On the French side look for discounts on French perfumes, cosmetics, and crystal. (The Dutch side, for those 20-somethings interested, has gambling casinos).
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HotelsWestin Saint Maarten Dawn Beach Resort & Spa
144 Oyster Pond Road, Dawn Beach
Saint Maarten Map Distance: 3.2 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino St. Maarten
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La Samanna Luxury Resort & Spa
P.O. Box 4077
St. Martin 97064 Map Distance: 4.9 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated advertisement
AttractionsLoterie Farm
Sint Maarten
base of Pic du Paradis Distance: 1.4 mi. (from destination center) Description: Loterie Farm is Sint Maarten's 135-acre private nature reserve and historical site. Guests can sign up for eco-adventures and enjoy hiking on miles of groomed trails. ... Read More
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St. Maarten 12-Metre Challenge
Bobby's Marina
PO Box 820, Bobby's Marina Phillipsburg, Netherlands Antilles Distance: 3.0 mi. (from destination center) Description: The St. Maarten 12-Metre Challenge offers opportunities to race multi-million dollar America's Cup... Read More
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Rhino Rider
Grand Case
Boulevard de Grand Case Grand Case, St. Martin , Netherlands Antilles Distance: 3.1 mi. (from destination center) Description: Rhino Rider is a guided tour offered by Atlantis Adventures in which guests ride two-person inflatable motor boats and stop at snorkeling sites. ... Read More
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St. Maarten Vacation Rentals3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in SIMPSON BAY BEACH, ST. MAARTEN
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Internet Access, Jacuzzi, Laundry, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Phone, Stereo
5 Bedroom VACATION HOME in SIMPSON BAY BEACH, ST. MAARTEN
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5 Sleeps: 10
Amenities: BBQ, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Freezer, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Phone, Refrigerator, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Wireless Internet Access
3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in SIMPSON BAY BEACH, ST. MAARTEN
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: BBQ, CD Player, DVD Player, Laundry, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Phone, Stereo
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