St. Martin & Sint Maarten
We have gathered travel information about this beautiful island for your trip. We hope this page helps you plan a great trip to this beautiful country!
This is a beautiful Caribbean island and is part of the Leeward islands. It is two separate countries with the northern French side (St. Martin) and the southern Dutch side (Sint Maarten) and is known for excellent beach resorts, rum-based drinks, shopping, zip lines, snorkeling, swimming and casinos. It consistently ranks as a top Caribbean cruise port destination. Keep reading to find out more information on this amazing tropical island and why you should put it on your travel bucket list as soon as possible.
Travel Guides and Information for St. Martin & Sint Maarten
St. Martin & Sint Maarten Facts:
Capital: Philipsburg
Language: English, Dutch, French
Monetary Unit: Netherlands Guilder (ANG) and Euro (EUR) on the French side; Also (USD)
Population: 83,900 (216th)
Total Area: 34 Square Miles
When to go…
Philipsburg, / St. Maarten
The peak season is December-April, as you will find a temperate climate, with cool winds from the northeast. It is the perfect beach weather for a winter getaway to the Caribbean. June through November see more rainy weather and also corresponds with hurricane season.
Best Things to Do
- Do a quiet day trip to Tintamarre Island for some snorkeling and relaxation
- Go to Maho Beach have have planes land just over your head!
- Hang out at Loterie Farm with a cascading swimming pool and private huts.
- Go Ziplining on an extreme canopy tour
- Visit Fort St. Louis for views of Marigot Bay
