Saint Martin is a tropical island in the northeast Caribbean, approximately 150 miles east of Puerto Rico. The 38 square-mile island is divided roughly in half between France and the Netherlands; it is the smallest inhabited land mass in the world that is divided between two nations. Saint Martin has a population of about 31,000 people The southern Dutch half is called Sint Maarten and is part of the Netherlands Antilles; the northern French half is called Saint-Martin.
Saint-Martin, the "French side",
is known more for its sexy day life of world-famous nude beaches,
jewelry and clothes shopping, exotic drinks made with native
rum-based guava berry liquors, and rich French Caribbean cuisine.
A great place to start the day.
Sint Maarten, the "Dutch
side", is known for its festive nightlife, fun beaches, and
plentiful casinos. Enjoy great food and some dancing while you
visit this side of the island. This is a great place to end the
day.