The leeward beaches to the west and southwest are calmer, facing the Caribbean Sea. It is my favorite one.....
Two of the best beaches are also the most popular -- Orient and Great Bay.
Orient is located on the French side of the island. It is long, arching and quite pretty. Because it is French, it also is clothing optional.
Great Bay Beach is located on Great Bay, which is the located at the cruise port of Philipsburg.
Anyone visiting by cruise can simply step off the ship and walk a few hundred yards to the beach.
The beach is not so much pretty like Orient as it is convenient. It is located right by the Philipsburg boardwalk and only a block from the main shopping district. There are plenty of restaurants right there.
The cast of St. Maarten - 2012 includes: Pascal Peemen as St. Maarten
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St. Maarten is a small island in the Caribbean, with a total area of approximately 87 square kilometers (34 square miles). It is divided into two parts: the northern half is Sint Maarten, a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, while the southern half is Saint-Martin, a French overseas collectivity. The island is known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant culture, and tourism.
You can fresh water fish in St. Maarten by using small shrimp as bait.
No, Philipsburg is the main town and capital of Saint Maarten.
No, St Maarten is not in Aruba.Specifically, St Maarten and Aruba are separate and distinct Caribbean islands. St Maarten is the name of the Dutch portion of the island whose French portion is called St-Martin. It is about 186 miles/300 kilometers to the east of Puerto Rico.In contrast, Aruba is an island 17 miles/27.36 kilometers off the coast of Venezuela.
The national heroes of St. Maarten are Emilio Wilson and Claude Wathey. Emilio Wilson was a politician and activist who fought for the rights of the people of St. Maarten, while Claude Wathey was a prominent political figure who played a key role in the development of the island. Both individuals are celebrated for their contributions to the history and culture of St. Maarten.
No, St. Maarten/St. Martin is actually a small Caribbean island controlled by the French and Dutch. France controls the north section of the island (St. Martin) and the Dutch control the south (St. Maarten). You can freely drive from one side to the other with no border check points.
St. Maarten is located in the Caribbean Sea at 18 degrees North and 63 degrees West. St. Maarten is wedged between the island of Anguilla and the island of St. Barts. It is a beautiful place to visit and the Caribbean sea is warm and inviting.
Een inwoner van Sint Maarten is een "St. Maartener" genoemd. [Dutch] A inhabitant from Sint Maarten is called an "St. Maartener". [English]
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