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Saint Martin Travel Guide

For an island with a big reputation for restaurants, hotels, and energetic nightlife, St. Maarten is small—only 96 sq. km (37 sq. miles), about half the area of Washington, D.C. An island divided between the Netherlands and France, St. Maarten (Sint Maarten) is the Dutch half, and St. Martin is French. Legend has it that a gin-drinking Dutchman and a wine-guzzling Frenchman walked around the island to see how much territory each could earmark for his country in a day; the Frenchman walked farther, but the canny Dutchman got the more valuable piece of property. Read More

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Hotels

La Samanna Luxury Resort & Spa

Best Resorts & Lodges
P.O. Box 4077
St. Martin 97064 Map

Distance: 4.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated

Westin 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
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
from: $120

Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino St. Maarten

Maho Bay, Rhine Road 1
St. Maarten 0 Map

Distance: 3.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
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Attractions

Loterie Farm

expert favorite attraction
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

expert favorite attraction
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

expert favorite attraction
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
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Airports

Major Airports near St. Maarten

Distance (mi.)
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin International Airport 194.7 map

Other Smaller Airports near St. Maarten

Distance (mi.)
St Maarten Princ. Juliana Airport 3.5 map
St Martin Esperance Airport 3.5 map
Anguilla Airport 13.4 map

Flight Deals to St. Maarten

Originating From
Orlando (ORL) to San Juan (SJU) $191
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San Juan (SJU) $191
Miami (MIA) to San Juan (SJU) $191
Chicago (CHI) to San Juan (SJU) $239
Tampa (TPA) to San Juan (SJU) $241

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St. Maarten Vacation Rentals

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from: $642

4 Bedroom VACATION HOME in SIMPSON BAY BEACH, ST. MAARTEN

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Hair Dryer, Lounge, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Phone, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV, VCR
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from: $742

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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from: $828

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
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