Understanding local dialects can help english-speaking travelers feel right at home when communicating with those locals who speak in dialect.
With so many different types of nationalities present, quite a few languages are spoken on the pretty island
of St. Martin and Saint Maarten.
As you may know, English is the main language on both sides of [...]
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January 1 > New Year’s Day.
January 8 > La Fete des Rois (Epiphany).
January 9 > 6.6 Kms FIAC Carib Series Lagoon Race
January 22 > Road Runners CARIB Smalta Fun Run
January 29 > Bottom Braquette Mountain Bike Endurance Ride 50 Kms
February 5 > FITA Triple Mini Triathlon
February 26 – March 1 > Carnaval celebrations [...]
LOCAL TOURIST INFORMATION:
St Maarten Tourist Board;
23 Walter Nisbeth Road;
Imperial Building; Philipsburg;
St Maarten
Tel: (5) 22337
Fax: (5) 22734.
U.S. Embassies and Consulates Abroad:
Note that the Bahamas , Cuba , Haiti , and Jamaica are on
Eastern Time. All others are one hour ahead. Note: Some (809)
area codes are expected to change. If [...]
St. Martin is known for its distinctive natural beauty as it contains something for just about every one. It has beautiful beaches, majestic mountain ranges, museums, marketplaces and places of entertainment. It has lush fauna and it is conducive for rest and relaxation if that is for what you are look, and it also possesses [...]
Time Zone* EST+1
Summer Sunrise/Sunset: 5:38 AM to 6:51 PM
Winter Sunrise/Sunset: 6:40 AM to 5:43 PM
Average Temperature Summer: 84 degrees F
Average Temperature Winter: 79 degrees F
Average Rainfall: 45″
Rainiest Months: August-October
Water Temperature Summer: 82 degrees F
Water Temperature Winter: 79 degrees F
Average humidity: 77%
Dry Season: June-November
Hurricane season: [...]
By Bike & Moped:
Though traffic can be heavy, road speeds are generally slow,
so a moped can be a good way to get around. Parking is easy,
filling the tank with gas is affordable, and you’ve got that
sea breeze in your hair. Scooters rent for as low as EUR22 a
day and motorbikes for EUR37 a day at [...]
ST MARTIN
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Visitors are required to present a valid
passport or an original birth certificate and a
picture ID. And affadavit issued by the U.S.
consulate is also acceptable. All visitors must
have a return or on going ticket as well.
DEPARTURE TAX: $2.50 from the French
side; $20 from the Dutch side
AIRLINES
Air AlM: (800) 327-7230
Air France: (800) 237-2747
Air Guadeloupe: (011-590) [...]
WHY ST MARTIN / ST MAARTEN?
Beautiful beaches – casinos – shopping – and more…
ABOUT ST MARTIN / ST MAARTEN
The French side (St. Martin), is certainly more relaxed and sophisticated, The first-class resorts and white sand beaches are mostly secluded. Marigot is Mediterranean resort-like, with yachts in the harbor, and open-air markets and shops lining the [...]
The French side (St. Martin), is certainly more relaxed and sophisticated, The first-class resorts and white sand beaches are mostly secluded. Marigot is Mediterranean resort-like, with yachts in the harbor, and open-air markets and shops lining the waterfront. A bit to the north, Grand Case is known for the island’s best restaurants.
The Dutch [...]
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