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ST. MAARTEN
OVERVIEW TRANSPORTATION VISÃO GERAL TRANSPORTE ATTRACTIONS ATRAÇÕES
WHERE TO STAYONDE WHERE TO EAT SHOPPING COMPRAS FICAR ONDE COMER
OVERVIEW Who has not dreamed of going to the
There are 37 beaches and 450 restaurants,
Caribbean, walk around beautiful beaches with
it’s no wonder that the island is called the
turquoise sea of indescribable beauty, enjoy a
“Gastronomic Capital of the Caribbean” due
rich cuisine and still be able to buy the hottest
to the possibility of eating any kind of food
brands? The island of St. Maarten offers it all
and have the possibility to do not repeat one
and much more!
restaurant every day of the year.
This is the smallest inhabited island on earth
St. Maarten is a magical island that pleases
and is divided by two nations. Half the island
everybody. For those who like the nightlife
is St. Maarten, the Dutch and the other is Saint
there are nightclubs and casinos by the sea.
Martin, French side. The languages spoken
During the day, you can go hiking, diving with
in the two halves are: Dutch, English, French
the children or for a romantic walk. The diversity
and Papiamento. This mix of languages and
of the island makes this travel destination
cultures makes the trip a real adventure.
suitable for couples on honeymoon or family vacation. In St. Maarten anything is possible!
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CLIMATE St. Maarten has a dry climate, typical of the
TRANSPORT
Caribbean, due to the constant presence of trade winds, which are winds that occur
- Taxi: the most important taxi stops are at the
throughout the year in tropical regions.
Juliana and Marigot airport, next to the Tourist
Temperatures remain mild throughout the
Office. All have meters and the price is set
year, ranging between 27 and 29 ° C, which pleases those who want to rest and have a nice vacation.
BEST TIME TO VISIT St. Maarten has a dry climate, typical of the Caribbean, due to the constant presence of trade winds, which are winds that occur throughout the year in tropical regions. Temperatures remain mild throughout the year, ranging between 27 and 29 ° C, which pleases those who want to rest and have a nice vacation.
prior to departure, depending on the route and the number of passengers. - Bus: From 6 am until midnight there buses circulating on the island. - Route Nationale 7: It is 43 km long and connects all points of the island, just start driving and get to know St. Maarten. - Cars: The island has many international rent a car agencies and local operators. It’s worth renting a car for getting around the island.
ATTRACTIONS
- Dior SPA: St. Maarten is the only place in the Caribbean that has a Dior SPA. The renowned French brand offers beachfront sophistication with the latest treatments. Among the
St Maarten is a box full of surprises when it comes to have fun. There is always an attraction for everybody, at any age. The opportunities are so numerous that it is difficult to choose: boat trips, diving in crystal clear waters, go to a different beach every day and visit the seaside casinos are some of the options on the island. - Parties by the sea, small nightclubs full of people like in big cities do not exist in St. Maarten anymore. In Maho is one of the most famous nightclubs on the island, with track and outdoor screen, right next to a paradise beach.
options available are hydrotherapy, massages, relaxing and rejuvenatingt reatments, and Dior Beauty services. - Casinos: Also in Maho, another option to have some fun is the casino, inspired on the asian culture, at the Zen Oriental casino there are a lot of Buddhas and red decorations. If you’re lucky, it’s worth betting, even if it is just for fun. - Saint Maarten Park: This is the zoo on the island; it tries to replicate the natural animal habitats. It is located in Philipsburg and is opened from 9am to 5pm (in the summer, from 9:30am to 6pm).
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BEACHES
- Maho Beach, near the airport, this beach is
St. Maarten, and all the Caribbean, are
the Statue of Liberty, Coliseo and the Eiffel
famous for its beautiful beaches. Different
Tower in Saint Maarten. It is impossible to go
from many Caribbean islands, the beauty of
to the island and do not visit the beach of the
St. Maarten is not only in three or four main
airplanes. The beach is wonderful.
beaches, the island has 37 beaches, and all of them are wonderful.
- Mullet Bay, near the airport, is one of the most beautiful beaches in St. Maarten, with its
- Great Bay, near Philipsburg, is one of the
crystalline water and sunlight, it is fantastic.
most extensive, and competition between the people who rent chair makes the prices
- Cupecoy: it is the last beach before the
very reasonable.
border with the French side, and it is getting destroyed by erosion, but it is one of the most
- Little Bay, near Philipsburg, the water is more crystalline than in Great Bay, and ships do not get close to this beach.
impressive of the whole island.
WHERE TO STAY - Philipsburg, this region of the island hotels are modest, but quite pleasant, with the advantage of being on the beachfront. Most apartments come equipped with a kitchen. - Maho: Near the airport you can find hotels that have the appearance of 60 years. The location is great: the beach on one side and on the other, the best night of Maho, with casinos, restaurants and bars.
- Cupecoy: In this part of the island are the apart-hotels, where you can have more “freedom� in relation to other hotels. The apart-hotels still rely on a micro-store support center for guests’ convenience. - Baie Longue, is home to the most luxurious hotel on the island, offering the largest facilities on the beachfront. - Dawn Beach, the first Dutch side of the beach turned into a small hotel zone, where you can find hostels and hotels. - Orient Beach: the non-nudist beach is a medium sized, full of charm, where prices are slightly higher due to the privileged view.
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The nudist part is the most traditional hotels in
- Grand-Case: The village is almost just a
the world, the place is simply charming, with
single street, where are the most traditional
simple huts and kitchens equipped. There are
restaurants on the island.
also shops and restaurants in the complex. - Orient Bay: besides being one of the busiest beaches, it also offers great restaurants by the
DINING OUT
sea, where prices range from 17 to 40 dollars. - Simpson Bay: there are restaurants of all sizes, some in front of Simpson lagoon. All
Saint Maarten is the “Gastronomic Capital
nicely and seaside, where you can enjoy a
of the Caribbean�, so the island has many
simple meal.
options when it comes to food. Among all the Caribbean islands, this is one is the best option for those who want to eat and drink well. From beer to more sophisticated restaurants, the prices are not high.
SHOPPING The best place to shop is in St. Maarten, the island is tax free! The world’s top brands like Chanel, Dior and La Perla, are marketed on the island. And among jewelry with really competitive prices, electronics, beverages, perfumes and other products desired, you can lose yourself in possibilities.
STREET MARKETS The main shopping area is at the center of Philipsburg. The famous Front Street, in Dutch called Voorstraat, has dozens of quaint shops and elegant, pleasing all tastes. Other shops are in Steegijes, which are small alleys that connect Front Street with Back Street, or the boardwalk (boardwalk by the sea), bars and restaurants.
CURRENCY Despite the official currency of St. Maarten and Antillean Florin Euro to the Dollar is accepted on the island.
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IMPORTANT NUMBERS
919 919
EMERGENCIES FIREMEN
COUNTRY CODE
011-599 INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
546-7777 POLICE
542-2222 TOURIST INFORMATION
546-7713