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  Caribbean Martin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Caribbean Martin or White-bellied Martin, Progne dominicensis, is a large swallow.
Adult Caribbean Martins are 18.5 cm in length, with a forked tail and relatively broad wings, and weigh 40g.
Caribbean Martins are gregarious birds which hunt for insects in flight.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Caribbean_Martin   (228 words)

  
 Choosing a Destination: St. Martin | caribbean-guide.info
Martin, officially a part of the French-Caribbean territory of Guadeloupe, is known for its French culture, with top-notch French cuisine and a distinctly French sophistication.
Martin is the northern half of this island shared by the Dutch and French.
Martin is the larger half of the island, covering approximately 20 square miles.
caribbean-guide.info /why.not.go/st.martin   (662 words)

  
 St. Martin, Caribbean
Martin's charms lie mainly in its beaches, open landscapes, natural preservations, charming restaurants and quie elegance.
Martin's seclusion and fine dining gear the destination toward the high-end traveler, although budget options exist.
Martin Promotes itself as a destination that is careful about preserving its charm and its natural habitat, and to a large degree it has been successful.
www.emcoinc.com /travel/html/Caribbean/StMartin.htm   (469 words)

  
 When to Go to St. Martin | stmartin-guide.info
Eastern Caribbean climate is mildly pleasant throughout the entire year, although the tourist season of mid-December to mid-April generally experiences less rainfall and less uncomfortable heat and humidity.
Martin and Sint Maarten both have a full array of festivals throughout the year that attract travelers from abroad.
Martin celebrates their carnival in February and also holds a Caribbean Comedy Festival with international names in early July.
stmartin-guide.info /planning.your.trip/when.to.go   (1023 words)

  
 net.guide - Caribbean Directory : CaribSurf Internet Services   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Martin, an amalgam of French and Caribbean influences, covers 21 square miles of the Northern half of a friendly 37 square mile island and features 37 pristine beaches.
Martin is a subprefecture of Guadeloupe -a region of France-.
Martin's Official Site - The smallest island in the world ever to have been partitioned between two different nations, St. Martin/St. Maarten has been shared by the French and the Dutch in a spirit of neighborly cooperation and mutual friendship for almost 350 years.
www.caribsurf.com /net_guide/Regional/Caribbean/Saint_Martin   (215 words)

  
 Cruise Critic Destinations: St. Martin
Perhaps the most oft-quoted bit of Caribbean trivia is that the island of St. Maarten/St. Martin is the smallest occupied by two sovereign nations.
Until recently the flow of tourist traffic on day visits from Philipsburg to St. Martin was a trickle, owing to taxi drivers refusing to make the run in favor of seeking cruisers looking for lengthy island tours.
Martin also has some of the prettiest beaches in the Caribbean, with assets to please everyone: families, snorkelers, romantics and those who like to catch some rays wearing nothing but SPF 30.
www.cruisecritic.com /ports/newport.cfm?ID=14   (1731 words)

  
 Mountain Biking St. Martin Island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
My Caribbean mountain biking excursion was to take me through portions of Marigot, the capital of the French side of St. Martin.
Martin has the distinction of being the smallest island owned by two different countries, namely the French and the Dutch.
Marigot is the capital of the French portion of the island (St. Martin).
www.outdoortravels.com /biking_cs_overview_stmartin.html   (994 words)

  
 Caribbean villas and villa rentals, St. Martin, Barbados and St. Lucia
Caribbean rental villas since 1992 on the islands of St. Martin/Maarten, Barbados and St. Lucia
Interlude is the perfect rental villa for a group of friends or a large family because it is very large and the beach and pool area offer unlimited entertainment.
Included with this St. Martin villa rental is a large swimming pool, luxury accommodations and beautiful sea views.
www.hotcarib.com   (342 words)

  
 St. Martin, French West Indies - Information - Caribbean Islands
Martin (St. Maarten), is one 37-square mile Caribbean island which is shared by two countries...
Martin is ruled by the French and St. Maarten is under Dutch control.
The small town of Marigot, capital of St. Martin, has the look and feel of a French town and it is fun to explore the boutiques, cafes and bistros.
www.islandinns.com /islands/stmartin.html   (701 words)

  
 Caribbean Luxury Yacht Charter on the Island of St Martin
The Island, along with the rest of the Eastern Caribbean, is the land of perpetual summer, and there is really no time when you can't comfortably laze around on the beach.
St Martin is less developed than Dutch Sint Maarten, and this is reflected in its capital, the prettily named Marigot.
Or alternatively go Racing in one of the famous Caribbean Regattas such as the St Maarten Heineken Regatta, the BVI Spring Regatta or Antigua Sailing Week aboard the 51ft Swan Northern Child.
www.interyachtcharter.com /caribbean-st-maarten.htm   (506 words)

  
 St Martin vacations — holidays in St Martin and the Caribbean
Weddings are easier and faster to arrange on the Dutch part of the island, so some couples marry on the Dutch side and honeymoon in French St Martin.
St Martin is 21 square miles (54 sq km) of French territory with a strikingly French way of life.
There are no casinos in French St Martin but that’s not a problem — if you want a turn at the tables, take the short trip, in courtesy cars provided by the hotels, to the Dutch part of the island, which has 12 of them.
www.doitcaribbean.com /stmartin   (440 words)

  
 Purple Martin Philately
None of the martin stamps are from the United States, Mexico, or Canada, the only three countries where Purple Martins breed.
dominicensis is a common breeder in the Caribbean, nesting in cavities in trees, chimneys, belfries, houses, hollow pipes, or on cliffs and in caves.
In the past, some authors have considered the races of the Caribbean Martin to be races of the Purple Martin, while others split them apart as separate species.
www.purplemartin.org /update/Philately.html   (521 words)

  
 Beach Vacations St. Martin | Caribbean Tourism Organisation | Island Vacations & Travel
In St Martin visitors know at once that they are in the Gallic Caribbean.
There are no casinos in French St Martin but that’s not a problem — if you want a turn at the tables, take the short trip, in courtesy cars provided by the hotels, to the Dutch side of the island, which has 12 of them.
Do It Caribbean is brought to you by the member countries of the Caribbean Tourism Organization
www.doitcaribbean.com /stmartin/index.html.en-US   (436 words)

  
 CARIBBEAN.COM - ST. MARTIN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
If you tire of Franco-Dutch ambience, there is a ferry to British St. Martin and transportation to other Dutch islands as well as once-Swedish St Barts.
As one might expect in France - and St Martin is officially a part of France - the food is French, fresh and fantastic.
Other St Martin options include: duty-free shopping for French luxury items, water sports, scuba diving, golf, horseback riding, tennis, and side trips to the shops and tourist attractions on the Dutch part of the island.
www.caribbean.com /st_martin   (595 words)

  
 Welcome to St. Martin :: Caribbean Edge
Martin is blessed with a year-round temperature of 87 and lots of sunshine, always making it a great vacation destination.
The tiny island of St. Martin is actually two distinct territories: the French St. Martin, and the Dutch Sint Maarten, and the influence of these two countries is quite distinct.
Known as the restaurant capital of the Caribbean, Grand Case is home to more restaurants per capita than anywhere else in the Caribbean.
www.caribbeanedge.com /st_martin   (272 words)

  
 Caribbean Resorts | St. Martin | St. Maarten Resort Rentals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Maarten/St. Martin is an island divided between the Netherlands and France.
St. Maarten (Sint Maarten) is the Dutch half and St. Martin is French.
And then there is St Martin's famous Orient Bay and its beach – best known as "clothing optional." Most tours will make a stop, so you can shop at the booths of local souvenirs and visit the beach.
www.rentingresorts.com /caribbean/st-martin.htm   (520 words)

  
 Saint Martin Vacation Rentals, villas and condos to rent in Saint Martin the Caribbean
Caribbean Vacation Rentals is dedicated to finding the you the best vacation rental in Saint Martin the Caribbean.
Whether you are looking for a villa, condo, apartment, house, cottage, chalet or any other type of property, you can use our site to browse through the many properties we advertise on behalf of their owners.
Caribbean St. Maarten/St. Martin - 2 Bedroom Condo with private pool for rental.
www.caribbean-vacation-rentals.us /saint-martin/index1.html   (149 words)

  
 The Island of St. Martin- Caribbean Star Villas, Saint Martin, French West Indies
The northern half of the island — St. Martin — is a French holding while the southern half — St. (or Sint) Maarten — is Dutch, a part of the Netherlands Antilles.
Many smaller Caribbean air carriers include St. Martin/St. Maarten on their schedules, and many cruise ships stop in Philipsburg for a day.
Martin is a good place to find upscale boutiques selling French and Italian sportswear and leather goods.
www.caribbeanstar.com /island.htm   (657 words)

  
 St. Martin : Introduction | Frommers.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Legend has it that a gin-drinking Dutchman and a wine-guzzling Frenchman walked around the island to see how much territory each could earmark for his country in a day; the Frenchman walked farther, but the canny Dutchman got the more valuable piece of property.
Even the sports scene on St. Martin isn't as well organized as on many Caribbean islands (though the Dutch side has golf and other diversions).
French St. Martin is governed from Guadeloupe and has direct representation in the government in Paris.
www.frommers.com /destinations/stmartin/0183010001.html   (743 words)

  
 St. Martin, St. Maarten Vacation - Caribbean French West Indies
Now available a new two-bedroom, two-bath condo for your use located in a sleepy little village on the French side of the island of St. Martin in the Caribbean-Grand Case, French West Indies.
Situated about 150 miles Southeast of Puerto Rico, Dutch St. Maarten (the French spell it St. Martin) covers 16 square miles of the southern part of the island, an area marked by verdant, rolling hills that languidly rest above mile after mile of beach, salt pond, and lagoon.
Maarten's atmosphere is a winning blend of Caribbean hospitality and European sophistication.
www.stmartinmydream.com   (246 words)

  
 St Maarten/St Martin Island History
The name of the island is said to be given by Christopher Columbus when he spotted the land on November 11, the feast of St. Martin of Tours, who lived from 330 to 397 as a bishop and missionary in France.
In the mid 17th century, pirates, smugglers and privateers were attracted to the Caribbean by the increasing volume of West Indies trade, and of the increasing number of ships between Europe and Americas, especially since cargo included silver and other precious merchants from South America.
The Spanish became aware of the incursion and recaptured the island in 1633, expelled all of the Dutch.
sint-maarten.net /St-Maarten-History/st_Maarten_history.html   (1571 words)

  
 St Martin Maarten Travel Forums - Directory of every St Martin Maarten Travel Forum, Photo Gallery, Trip Report, Map ...
Message boards for St Maarten and St Martin, travel articles, pics and hotel and trip reviews.
Includes trip reports, events calendar and St Martin dining.
Caribbean Hurricane Network - Info, weather discussions and local reports regarding Caribbean tropical storms.
www.caribbeantravelforums.com /St_Martin_Sint_Maarten.htm   (821 words)

  
 Caribbean Net News: Tobago named Best Caribbean Island
Tobago encompasses the genuine Caribbean experience and we are pleased that the island is being recognized for what we’ve always felt,” said Warren Solomon, Vice President of Tourism.
Tobago, located in the southeastern region of the Caribbean, provides an ideal location for weddings and honeymoons, eco-adventure, scuba diving, golf as well as unadulterated fun in the sun.
Sister island to Trinidad, Tobago is the quintessential Caribbean island with secluded beaches, quaint villages, charming hotels and smart new resorts.
www.caribbeannetnews.com /2004/11/25/named.htm   (425 words)

  
 Caribbean Princess resort - St. Martin - Caribbean Hotel on wiol.com
Caribbean Princess resort - St. Martin - Caribbean Hotel on wiol.com
This ocean front hotel built in 2000 is directly situated on St. Martin's most popular French beach, Orient Beach.
Only footsteps away from the turquoise water of Orient-Beach this beach-front condominium estate is an oasis of luxury overlooking the most beautiful beach on St. Martin.
www.wiol.com /st-martin-st-maarten/Caribbean-Princess   (130 words)

  
 Caribbean - St Martin St Maarten - Holiday Packages - Cruise Wedding Packages - Lorry Patton's Travel Tips 'n' Tales
Shoreside ceremonies combining a variety of all-inclusive amenities with a romantic tropical setting are also available in St. Thomas and St. Maarten on eastern Caribbean cruises and Cozumel and Key West on the western route.
A wide variety of options such as videography services, live music and tuxedo rental are also available at additional cost.
Eastern Caribbean cruises call at Nassau, St. Thomas/St. John, and St. Maarten, while western Caribbean voyages include Key West, Fla.; Belize City, Belize; and Cozumel and Progreso/Merida, Mexico.
www.lorrypatton.com /travel/holiday_packages/2819-37.html   (447 words)

  
 St martin island - caribbean
St Martin island is word rerowned because its high quality restaurant (nobblyfound in Grand Case), the gourmet capital of the Caribbean.
Try out, the "lolos", the local restaurant of st martin in Grand case for a truly 'local' experience.
Or wander through our local produce market in Marigot, capital of st martin, and sample an array of Caribbean fruit and vegetables, spices and herbs, and of course home made runs in all flavours.
island.sxmsaintmartin.com   (255 words)

  
 St. Martin Vacation Rentals, Caribbean on VacationHomes.com
The water, the beach, the sunsets; unforgettable The Island of St Maarten/St Martin...
Beautiful Codo/Villa located directly on the Beach on the French side of St Martin close to Marigot.There are swimming pools, tennis courts and restaurants on the grounds.It is within walking dis...
Escape the cold weather and hectic pace of everyday life and step into the luxurient sunshine and inviting waters of St. Martin.
www.vacationhomes.com /city_search.cfm?l=2507   (386 words)

  
 Princess Heights - Home (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.tamu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Sint Maarten, "The friendly island” is located in the heart of the Caribbean.
It's both cosmopolitan and Caribbean, as well as sophisticated and simple.
We want our guests to discover the “hidden Sint Maarten” where they will be able to indulge in a more authentic taste of the island.
www.pheights.com.cob-web.org:8888   (140 words)

  
 Le Meridien - St. Martin - Caribbean - Luxury Saint Barthélémy Vacations - Luxury Saint Barthélémy Resort - Luxury ...
The Grand Case Beach Club is one of the few intimate beachfront properties on St. Martin.
We are just steps away from the quaint village of Grand Case, on the northwest coast of the French side of the island.
There is an artificial grass tennis court (lit for night play), a water sport center with a variety of complimentary services, and a swimming pool for your enjoyment at Grand Case Beach Club.
www.caribbean4lovers.com /st_martin/grand_case.html   (409 words)

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