St. Martin Travel Tips

  • An island of two countries: St. Martin (French) and St. Maarten (Dutch)
  • One of the busiest airports in the Caribbean, direct flights to St. Martin’s Princess Juliana Airport depart from various US cities.
  • The area code for St. Martin is 590 and for St. Maarten is 599
  • Bring a converter if staying on the French side – they use 220-volt AC. Dutch St. Maarten uses the same voltage as the US.
  • While Dutch is the official language of St. Maarten and French is that of St. Martin, English is widely spoken.
  • USD widely accepted, along with euro and Netherlands Antilles florin
  • Enjoy at least one meal in your villa catered by a personal chef from Fabulous Feasts
  • Don’t miss the beaches, there are 39 of them – you can make it to at least one or two!
  • Dining out is a must in St. Martin – there is a high concentration of gourmet restaurants in the Grand-Case area.
  • If you’re looking for nightlife, the Dutch side is your best bet.

St. Martin Guide

About St. Martin

This island is unique as it is shared by two countries: St. Maarten is aligned with the Netherlands and St. Martin is French. more

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