Archive for February, 2009

Many hotels and resorts on St.Maarten will have laundry facilities in house.  Alternatively there are many places on the island that also offer a good laundry service at a fraction of the price.

Most of the food is imported from the US and Europe.  Fish and some of the fruits are sourced locally.

You don’t need identification to travel between Dutch St.Maarten and French St.Martin. But you should always have your ID or passport on you at all times.

Anytime of year is a good time to visit St.Martin St.Maarten. The average temperature here ranges from 82˚-84˚ F in the Summer, and 78˚-80˚ F in the winter. Between April and November is warmer and drier while winter, between December and March, is a...

Legal drinking age for both St Martin St Maarten is 18.

It will take you about 30 minutes or 45 minutes with traffic and with the Simpson Bay bridge up.

Low season is the cheapest time to visit St.Martin St.Maarten, between April 15 to December 14

St.Maarten Casino games most often include slot machines, video poker, blackjack, Caribbean Stud Poker, craps, and roulette.

St.Martin St.Maarten has a selection of churches: Methodist, Pentecostal, Baptist, Catholic, Adventist and Anglican offering regular Sunday services.

Yes.  There are many Casino’s on Dutch side of the island. Gambling is allowed in the Dutch side, but not on the French side. Some casinos include live bands, and/ or restaurants.

The Island offers several types of activities for children such as: horseback riding, sailing, excursions, fishing, kayaking, boating, swimming, and snorkeling. There is also a video arcade on the boardwalk .

St.Maarten Carnival is the event of the year on the island. It is held during January and February on French St.Martin and during April and May on the Dutch St.Maarten. Carnival is a festival of beautifully colored costumes, parades, floats, live bands,...

Rent a car to get the most out of your St.Maarten trip. You can also get around by tour bus, taxi, or public transportation system.

Yes you will need a valid passport to travel to St.Martin St. Maarten.

You'll find a number of ATM's around the island. A number of the main banks are located around town (Philipsburg), most with ATM and cash changing facilities.