Sint Maarten is known as the most multicultural of all Caribbean Islands, with over one hundred nationalities peacefully coexisting. Many visitors consider our island to be the most enjoyable, with top-notch restaurants, beach bars, and a lively nightlife. A visit to SINT MAARTEN - SAINT MARTIN offers a vacation experience and a lifestyle that is distinct from other tropical destinations.
On our tiny island in the Caribbean Sea, vacationers can enjoy three distinct cultures. There is the delightful and sober Dutch culture on one side, the French savoir-faire on the other, and the blending of both with exotic native heritage.
With dozens of beaches and lagoons, a mountain range, luxury hotels, elegant villas, and over 300 restaurants, it's no wonder that St. Maarten - St. Martin is the most visited of all the Leeward islands. The island attracts all the great chefs, be they European, American, or Asian, who vie to compete in this gourmet capital of the Caribbean, creating cuisines equal to the best of Paris or New York. Shopping on the island is duty-free, and the casinos, discos, and nightclubs stay open until dawn. Jumbo jets from world centers land here, and boat charters allow visits to the smaller islands of the Lesser Antilles. There is something to satisfy every taste at St-Martin.
There are two official ways to spell the name of our island: Sint Maarten and Saint Martin. But there are also popular misspellings: Air France has been sending passengers for the past decades to St. Marteen, and airlines from the US like to fly to Saint Maarten. Other popular misspellings are St. Martens, Saint Martan.
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