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St. Maarten
One island offers two cultures and many very different beaches. Visitors can explore Philipsburg, cross the open border to the French side or watch aircraft pass astonishingly low over Maho Beach near the airport.
The Story of St. Maarten
Sint Maarten is the Dutch country on the southern part of an island shared with the French collectivity of Saint-Martin. Cruise ships dock near Philipsburg, where Front Street, a beachside boardwalk and Great Salt Pond sit between green hills and Great Bay.
St. Maarten in Context
Sint Maarten is the Dutch country on the southern part of an island shared with the French collectivity of Saint-Martin. Cruise ships dock near Philipsburg, where Front Street, a beachside boardwalk and Great Salt Pond sit between green hills and Great Bay.
What Makes It Special
One island offers two cultures and many very different beaches. Visitors can explore Philipsburg, cross the open border to the French side or watch aircraft pass astonishingly low over Maho Beach near the airport.
Interesting Facts
The Dutch and French sides share the island without a physical border checkpoint. The 1648 Treaty of Concordia is traditionally associated with the island's division.
Explore the R&M Photographs
Explore our R&M Adventures photographs to see the Philipsburg waterfront, cruise harbor and colorful Dutch-side streets of St. Maarten.
The Story of St. Maarten
Sint Maarten is the Dutch country on the southern part of an island shared with the French collectivity of Saint-Martin. Cruise ships dock near Philipsburg, where Front Street, a beachside boardwalk and Great Salt Pond sit between green hills and Great Bay.
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