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.

You’ll see and hear Sint Maarten referred to as Saint Martin or St Martin (imagine it with a French accent), but it’s the same island. This is the only Caribbean island where two different ...

Sint Maarten is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It occupies the southern part of the island of Saint Martin in the Leeward Islands - the northern half is the French ...

Philipsburg, the capital of St. Maarten, is a charming town worthy of ... so plan to conquer it early in the morning. St. Martin is a melting pot of culinary traditions, but "visitors have to ...

Since St. Martin is in the heart of the Lesser Antilles, it's also quite popular to visit other islands, such as Anguilla, St. Barts and Saba. Day sails or specialty boat tours that offer ...

The island's unique position makes it possible to have fresh croissants in French Saint Martin, followed by lunch in Dutch Sint Maarten, and sunset cocktails in Anguilla. This accessibility to ...

The Dutch side, Sint Maarten, is known for its lively nightlife, shopping, and incredible beaches. The French side, Saint-Martin, offers a quieter atmosphere with gourmet dining, boutique shops ...