St. Martin/St. Maarten is often referred to as "one island, two nations" because it's separated by its French and Dutch sides. But to me, it's simply home. I wasn't born on the island, but I ...

From the world's steepest zip line to sailing excursions, here's what locals say are the best things to do on the part-Dutch, part-French island of St. Martin.

Saint Martin is a unique gem among picturesque Caribbean destinations: one wondrous island split between two separate countries. Dutch Sint Maarten and French Saint-Martin have coexisted ...

Saint Martin is known as “the friendly island,” a Caribbean paradise amiably split between the French side (Saint Martin) and the Dutch side (Sint Maarten) since 1648. The French side of Saint ...

Left: Saint Martin, the French side of the island, where travelers can hope for a serene, quite getaway. Right: Sint Maarten, the Dutch side of the island, with bars, casinos and an active nightlife.