Day 3
Island: Sint Maarten (Dutch)/Saint-Martin (French)
Known as: The Friendly Island, "Land of Salt" & the
Culinary Capital of the Caribbean
Popular Spot: Maho Beach for airplane watching
Known for: being the island with a unique status.....
one landmass divided between two nations
Shopping: TAX FREE - Lacoste (Marigot), Michael Kors, Hublot, Pandora
(Phillipsburg)
Currency: Dutch - Antillean Guilder, French - Euros
Status: the island was severely destroyed by Hurricane Irma in 2017 but
they're rebuilding slowly but surely. It's still a beautiful destination.
Interesting Facts:
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Law enforcement on the Dutch side aren't allowed to enter the French side and vice versa.
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Most people have two cellphones; one Dutch and the other French that's because if you make a call to the Dutch side from the French side it's considered an international call.
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There is no physical barrier between the two. You can freely drive around the entire island, which is 88km².
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Over 300 restaurants & 110 Nationalities
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The Club Orient Resort is the only nudist beach resort on the island and is located at Orient Bay, French W.I.
View overlooking Marigot, Capital of Saint-Martin, French W.I
Cutest lil’ bakery
Maho Beach – Princess Julianna Airport
Carousel Gelateria Bar – Phillipsburg, Sint Maarten
Lovely pictures!
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