St. Maarten (St. Martin) Family Travel Guide
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St. Maarten (St. Martin) Attractions
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St. Maarten (St. Martin) Family Travel Tips
- Crew aboard a racing yacht used in the America's Cup races.
- Stroll among hundreds of colorful butterflies at the Butterfly Farm.
- Take an all-day, guided eco-challenge hike up Pic du Paradis.
- Glide through the forest's treetops on a zip line at Loterie Farm .
- Browse for bargains on jewelry, crafts, and leather in Phillipsburg.
Family Overview: Saint Maarten and Saint Martin
For more than 350 years these two nations have lived side by side on a 37-square-mile island. And with no check points or roadblocks, travel is seamlessexcept for the trafficbetween French Saint Martin and Dutch Saint Maarten. While both sides are well-developedno sleepy Caribbean idylls in either sectionPhillipsburg, the Dutch capital, offers more shopping and caters to the hordes of cruise passengers. Browse the jewelry, crafts, linen, leather, and other boutiques lining Front Street and haggle with the vendors in Back Street's Market Place, but deals can be found in Saint Maarten as well as the French Saint Martin, both duty free ports. On the French side look for discounts on French perfumes, cosmetics, and crystal. (The Dutch side, for those 20-somethings interested, has gambling casinos).Read More
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Hotels
Malliouhana Hotel and Spa - Hotel
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino St. Maarten - Hotel
Maho Bay, Rhine Road 1
St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
Distance: 3.9 mi.
(from destination center)
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St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
Distance: 3.9 mi.
(from destination center)
Hotel Class:
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Westin Saint Maarten Dawn Beach Resort & Spa - Hotel
144 Oyster Pond Road, Dawn Beach
Saint Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
Distance: 3.2 mi.
(from destination center)
Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Saint Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
Distance: 3.2 mi.
(from destination center)
Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Attractions
Virgin Islands National Park
1300 Cruz Bay Creek
St. John, Virgin Island 00830
Distance: 61.7 mi. (from destination center)
Description: Virgin Islands National Park offers 20 miles of hiking paths that share the islands' history and... Read More
St. John, Virgin Island 00830
Distance: 61.7 mi. (from destination center)
Description: Virgin Islands National Park offers 20 miles of hiking paths that share the islands' history and... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
Adventure Antigua
Dutchman's Bay
St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda
Distance: 103.2 mi. (from destination center)
Description: Adventure Antigua's tours cater to two groups: those who favor a leisurely coast along the water,... Read More
St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda
Distance: 103.2 mi. (from destination center)
Description: Adventure Antigua's tours cater to two groups: those who favor a leisurely coast along the water,... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
Shoal Bay East
Eastern end of the island on the north coast
Distance: 13.6 mi. (from destination center)
Description: Shoal Bay East is Anguilla's most famous beach. It features powder white sands and visitors can... Read More
Distance: 13.6 mi. (from destination center)
Description: Shoal Bay East is Anguilla's most famous beach. It features powder white sands and visitors can... Read More
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Airports
Major Airports near St. Maarten (St. Martin)
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| San Juan Luis Munoz Marin International Airport | 194.7map |
Other Smaller Airports near St. Maarten (St. Martin)
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| St Maarten Princ. Juliana Airport | 3.5map | |
| St Martin Esperance Airport | 3.5map | |
| Anguilla Airport | 13.4map |
Flight Deals to St. Maarten (St. Martin)
| Originating | From |
|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San Juan (SJU) | $160 |
| New York City (NYC) to San Juan (SJU) | $200 |
| Orlando (ORL) to San Juan (SJU) | $210 |
| Washington, DC (WAS) to San Juan (SJU) | $226 |
| Baltimore (BWI) to San Juan (SJU) | $246 |
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St. Maarten (St. Martin) Vacation Rentals
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Bathrooms: 4
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