| Page Views: 787 Last Visit to Saint Martin: May, 2002 | Two flavoured island. by melissa_bel - last update: Jun 14, 2004 |
Second port of call... St-Martin! I was able to wake up early aboard the Grand Princess this time to be able to see the ship docking not far from Philipsburg, the capital of the Dutch-side of the island. Yes, this tiny piece of land is the smallest land-mass to be shared by two countries: France in the North, the Netherlands in the South. And they both have very distinct personnalities. |
|  | Fun vs Glamour While the Dutch-side has a laid-back, anything goes, party-hang-out, commercial approach, the French-side side sees itself as a "democratic" version of star-studded island of St-Barts, with low-key glamour, fabulous eating and gorgeous beaches. There is something for everyone here. As I slowly watches the island getting closer and closer, I am thinking... I'm going to enjoy the place. |
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| Pros: | "One island, two cultures, great beaches, great dining, lots of things to do" | | Cons: | "The Dutch side is really too touristy and the French side might be a bit sedate for some." |
melissa_bel's Saint Martin Travel Tips
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Ekahau Mon May 29, 2006 02:05 UTC
Beautiful place thanks for the tips. | cadiana88 Thu Jan 26, 2006 21:16 UTC
I was there, excellent comments!!! | catalysta Fri Jan 21, 2005 15:19 UTC
Excellent write up for such a brief visit! Couldn't agree more, I love the French side, could forget the Dutch side easily, & Orient Beach is too too...cat | minstrel74 Mon Jan 17, 2005 09:32 UTC
Sounds and looks like an interesting and beautiful place. I look forward to the chance to visit someday! |
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