Details About St. Martin

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There is a unique combination of Dutch and French here that resolves itself nicely in streets adorned with flowers and superb island cuisine. In Philipsburg, hand painted signs in both languages invite you to become familiar with this delightful territory, shared by two soveriegn states.

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Adventures

Surrounded by blue seas, St. Martin invites and incites you to search for and discover the extreme. Sailing, surfing, windsurfing, jet-skiing, sea scooting, water-skiing, and parasailing are practiced all over the island, providing fans of extreme emotions with the means to satisfy their passion.

Shopping

Saint Martin, the duty free capital, a free port evolving into a community with a special status, St. Martin has established itself as a shopper's paradise. The French part has opted for luxury and fashion. The West Indies mall, on Marigot waterfront, great air-conditioned shopping mall, offers many renowned branded shops as well as restaurants. It's worth the trip.

Currency

The euro is the legal currency, but US$ are also commonly used on both sides of the island.