Exploring St. Maarten & Saint Martin
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St. Maarten is the smallest island in the world shared by two nations, France and the Netherlands and is also home to 140 nationalities. This tiny treasure offers an irresistible blend of French, Dutch and Caribbean culture, beaches and water sports, shopping, fine dining and nightlife. Book your St. Maarten stay online clicking here.
Getting There
How to get to St. Maarten?
St. Maarten is an important gateway to the Caribbean with direct flights from New York, Miami, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Chicago, Newark, Atlanta and Boston in the United States, San Juan in Puerto Rico, and Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Halifax in Canada.
Location Map
Where Simpson Bay Resort & Marina is located?
The Simpson Bay Resort & Marina is located on St. Maarten, the smallest island in the world to be shared by two nations: The Netherlands (St. Maarten) and France (Saint Martin).
General Information
Read more about St. Maarten
Population: 41,000 people in St. Maarten and 36,000 in Saint Martin. Languages: English is spoken everywhere but Dutch is the official language of St Maarten and French in Saint Martin.
Geography
Get to know the geography of Saint Martin
The island measures 37 square miles, of which 16 square miles is Dutch territory and 21 square miles belongs to French Saint Martin.
History
St. Maarten's history
The first inhabitants of St Maarten were Arawaks, a South American tribe from the Amazon Basin that spread north through the Caribbean and settled on the islands.
Island Activities
What to do in St. Maarten?
St Maarten and St Martin are duty-free shopping enclaves and visits to the picturesque island capitals - Philipsburg on the Dutch side and Marigot on the French side are de rigueur.
Golf & Horseback Riding
Sports that you can practice in St Maarten Island
The island's 18-hole golf course is at Mullet Bay. There are riding stables in the Le Galion beach area. Other activities include walking, mountain biking and zip lining through the forest canopy.
Exploring the Island
Let's explore the Island
Founded on the shoes of Great Bay in 1763 by John Philips, a Scotsman serving in the Dutch Navy, Philipsburg soon became an important port, a role that it maintains to this day.
St Maarten Beaches
37 Beaches in St Maarten
St. Maarten has 37 Beaches to Choose From. The island's beaches range from windswept stretches of shoreline to sheltered bays with low sandstone cliffs and swathes of pearly white sand.
Water Sports
Enjoy water sports in St Maarten
If you like water sports then you'll love this island! Get ready for aquatic fun on or below the surface, your options include everything from sailing, sport fishing, snorkeling and diving to water skiing, windsurfing, etc.
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