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  Saint Martin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In 2004 the population of Sint Maarten was estimated at 33,119 inhabitants.
Sint Maarten is officially an "island territory" part of the Netherlands Antilles, which is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands though not in the European Union.
Sint Maarten, the "Dutch side", is known for its festive nightlife, fun beaches, and plentiful casinos, while Saint-Martin, the "French side", is known more for its sexy daylife of world-famous nude beaches, jewelry and clothes shopping, exotic drinks made with native rum-based guavaberry liquors, and rich French Caribbean cuisine.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sint_Maarten   (1282 words)

  
 Dutch Sint Maarten
Maarten has an open door policy, which is why it's called "The Friendly Island." Only signs of "Welkom" or "Bienvenue" on the side of the road mark the border.
St. Maarten's dependable trade winds free the island from oppressive heat or prolonged leaden skies, and its temperate climate is consistently graced by the sun.
Sint Maarten's Dutch sister islands are Sint Eustatius and Saba.
www.travellady.com /Issues/Issue50/DutchStMaarten.htm   (3771 words)

  
 St. Maarten (Netherlands Antilles)
Sint Maarten has a flag similar to the Philippine wartime flag, but with a coat of arms instead of the sun and stars.
According the results of the referendum held in June 23, 2000, in Sint Maarten (the Netherlands part of the Caribbean island of Saint Marten), this territory is becoming a "new country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands", in other words, Sint Maarten is seceding from Netherlands Antilles.
Aside from the issue of St. Maarten's status, the parties were lobbying Monday for their islands' agendas, including funding for St. Maarten's police force and medical center, and fighting increasing crime and drug use trends in Curacao.
flagspot.net /flags/an-sm.html   (906 words)

  
 Accenting St. Maarten, Dutch Caribbean
Maarten's atmosphere is a winning blend of Caribbean hospitality and European sophistication.
Maarten is also known throughout the Caribbean for its eclectic nightlife.
The inland region, with its gentle valleys and hills, is ideal for biking, horseback riding, and exploration.
www.geographia.com /st-maarten   (451 words)

  
 Sint Maarten Marry Me.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Sint Maarten is a 37 square mile Island, and is Affectionately referred my many as the Friendly Island.
Sint Maarten, Saint Martin is an Island divided into a Dutch side of 16 square miles and French side of 21 square miles, this goes back to our unique history in 1817 when trying to resolve dividing and giving the Dutch and French their share of square miles.
Sint Maarten/Saint Martin is the Shopping Haven of the Caribbean known for its Duty Free Liquor, jewelry stores, local art and crafts and affordable electronics.
www.sintmaartenmarry-me.com /sint.htm   (231 words)

  
 St.Martins Official Home Page
On the other hand, St. Maarten with its busy cruise port and bustling commercial district, has long been an active center for trade and tourism.
Between the two different cultures in St. Martin and St. Maarten, vacationers will be able to find just about every kind of activity they might want for a perfect holiday in the sun.
Located midway through the chain of islands in the Caribbean, just as the Antilles begin to curve to the south, St. Martin is sunny and warm year-round, averaging 82 degrees Fahrenheit in summer and just 2 degrees cooler in winter.
www.geographia.com /st-martin   (350 words)

  
 Saint Martin Carnival   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Prior to 1970, the Sint Maarten Government installed a yearly committee to arrange and carry out activities to celebrate various holidays such as Queen's Birthday-April 30th, Sint Maarten's Day-November 11th and Kingdom Day-December 15th.
of Aruba, bands and troupes were brought to Sint Maarten to stimulate participation in the "Festivities".
The "Festivities" lost their appeal when Sint Maarten Day activities were held on the French side of Sint Maarten.
www.sxmcarnival.com   (692 words)

  
 Sint Maarten
It was no surprise that in 1992 Phelipa was chosen to present on behalf of the artists on St. Maarten, one of his watercolors entitled “Chattering Parrots” to the Queen of the Netherlands, Queen Beatrix.
Ian Valz was born in Guyana, and came to St. Maarten in 1984.
Ras Changa was born on Aruba in 1957.
www.st-maarten.com /art.htm   (2025 words)

  
 Nature Foundation of Sint Maarten Characteristics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
The Nature Foundation Sint Maarten’s primary concern is to protect nature, while in the process strengthening its economical and educational value, and potential of its natural resources.
Sint Maarten is the last island in the Netherlands Antilles to establish a Marine Park/Protected area.
Where the Marine Park will surround the coastal waters of Sint Maarten, a hillside park is still meant to be established to protect the hills and inherent flora, thereby ensuring the conservation of this unique area.
www.thescubashop.net /nf.htm   (937 words)

  
 KIDPROJ MCC: Sint Maarten // - The Netherlands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Sint Martinus was famed for his great love for the poor, the children and the people in need.
Maarten felt so sorry for this man, that he cut his cape in 2 pieces, and gave one half to the beggar.
From that moment, Maarten didnUt want to be a soldier anymore but he wanted to devote his life to Christ and God.
www.kidlink.org /KIDPROJ/MCC/mcc0342.html   (395 words)

  
 Welcome to Princess Juliana International Airport on the island of Sint Maarten
Maarten / St. Martin is the smallest landmass in the world shared by two nations.
The northern side (St. Martin) is governed by the French and the southern side (St. Maarten) is one of the five island territories that make up the semi autonomous country of the Netherlands Antilles, part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Maarten, from an agriculturally based economy into one of the major tourist destinations in the Caribbean.
www.pjiae.com   (345 words)

  
 Sint Maarten Saint Martin Island Information. St Martin St Maarten, a little European with a lot Caribbean. This St. ...
The Friendly Island of Sint Maarten Saint Martin is the smallest piece of land shared by two countries - Holland and France.
The weather on Sint Maarten Saint Martin is awesome.
Sint Maarten Saint Martin is located right in the center of the Northern Caribbean Islands.
www.saintmartinsintmaarten.com /info.html   (1677 words)

  
 St. Maarten News - The Daily Herald Newspaper Online | St. Maarten-St. Martin | West Indies - Caribbean News
Wednesday October 19, 2005 - Philipsburg, Sint Maarten, N.A. The once imposing lobby and staircase of the reception area at La Belle Creole Hotel were reduced to a burnt-out shell after fire swept through the building on Monday night.
AIRPORT--While parties agree that Tuesday’s bilateral talks between the Netherlands and St. Maarten went “well,” Dutch Minister of Administrative Reform and Kingdom Relations Alexander Pechtold made clear that The Hague was not yet committing itself to a definite date for the breaking up of the Netherlands Antilles.
McKenzie was accused of evading French authorities and residing illegally in St. Maarten.
www.thedailyherald.com   (662 words)

  
 Sint Maarten travel & resort information - Debbie's Caribbean Travel & Resort Reviews
Dutch Sint Maarten has established itself as one of the hottest action spots in the Caribbean.
Like the rest of Sint Maarten, the beaches are usually bustling.
Sint Maarten’s many discotheques also provide plenty of good times.
www.debbiescaribbeanresortreviews.com /maarten/maarten.html   (1461 words)

  
 K E Y R E A L E S T A T E   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Dutch St. Maarten 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.
The ‘3 S’s’, Saba, Sint Eustatius (Statia) and Sint Maarten lie 880 km N of the rest of the Netherlands Antilles group lying off the coast of Venezuela, and known as the ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao).
Sint Maarten has the best beaches and resorts, while St Eustatius promotes its historical associations.
www.keyrealtysxm.com /island.htm   (340 words)

  
 Sint Maarten/Saint Martin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
This unique island shares the cultures of two countries…to the south is the Dutch side, Sint Maarten, with its cosmopolitan capital of Phillipsburg.
Description: Sint Maarten - Divi Little Bay Beach Resort is conveniently situated only a five minute drive or 15 minute walk from Philipsburg, where you'll find sh...
Description: Sint Maarten - This resort is located on the outskirts of Philipsburg, overlooking the ocean.
www.empressusa.com /d/799645_5427.htm   (452 words)

  
 Noonsite: Sint Maarten   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
The southern third (Sint Maarten), is part of the Netherlands Antilles, and the northern part (St Martin), belongs to the French départment of Guadeloupe.
Sint Maarten has become one of the leading yachting centres in the Caribbean, with excellent docking and a wide range of repair facilities.
Sint Maarten has a mild tropical climate, with steady easterly trade winds.
www.noonsite.com /Countries/SintMaarten   (161 words)

  
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Maarten's newest casino: October 2001, the Jump Up Casino opened its doors to visitors and locals and quickly became a leading attraction in the island's capital, Philipsburg.
The casino is themed after the colorful Sint Maarten Carnival.
Maarteners call the beginning of the carnival season "Jump Up".
www.jumpupcasino.com   (219 words)

  
 St. Maarten Hotels / St. Martin Hotels - Mary's Boon
In the November 2003 issue of Conde Nast Travel Magazine, Mary's Boon had the honor of being selected by readers choice as one of the top ten hotels in the Caribbean.
The only hotel on the island of St. Martin / St. Maarten to be selected by such a prestigious travel magazine.
If you're thinking of staying in one of the hotels on St. Maarten, then you must try Mary's Boon Beach Plantation Hotel, the finest on the island.
www.marysboon.com   (785 words)

  
 St. Maarten Hotel: Princess Heights Condominiums, Luxury hotel in St. Maarten, St. Martin - Caribbean
Maarten, Caribbean - Nestled into the hillsides of Dawn Beach, St. Maarten is an undiscovered intimate hideaway...Princess Heights.
A monument to the tropical way of life on this Dutch island in the Caribbean, Princess Heights at Dawn Beach is the only condominium of its kind in the Lesser Antilles.
Set into the St. Maarten hillsides, Princess Heights is just across the road from sweeping ocean sands, and a ten minute scenic drive to the quaint streets of Philipsburg.
www.pheights.com   (413 words)

  
 THE SCUBA SHOP diving in St. Maarten / St. Martin - The islands Biggest Dive Store for beginners to professionals. ...
The waters of St. Maarten / St. Martin and the surrounding islands offer very interesting and varied scuba diving at moderate depths, which means easy and relaxed diving and snorkeling.
For those of you who love to sail, St. Maarten / St. Martin is the ideal destination for a Sail / Dive vacation.
Maarten / St. Martin is home to all of the major yacht charter companies, among them, Stardust Yacht Charters, Sunsail and The Moorings.
www.thescubashop.net   (372 words)

  
 Villa Les Poissons in Sint Maarten
CONTACT US Sint Maarten is a fantastic destination for honeymooners and couples to visit!
This large one bedroom villa which features a private fresh water pool and terrace bordering right on Simpson Bay Lagoon, the largest in the Caribbean, can make your visit a vacation to remember for a life time.
Sint Maarten (Dutch) and Saint Martin (French) share 36 square miles of tropical splendor.
www.stmaarten-villa.com   (90 words)

  
 Sint Maarten, N.A. / Saint Martin, FWI
The Island of Sint Maarten, N.A. / Saint Martin, FWI
The Pelican at Sint Maarten located on the Dutch (Netherland Antilles) side about 3 miles from the airport.
Here is one of the nice sunsets off the pier by Phillipsburg (the capital of Sint Maarten).
www.dreamscape.com /thcthc/Pict.html   (395 words)

  
 Business Wire: Island of Sint Maarten re-opens New York touris... @ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 1995--The government of Sint Maarten has re-opened its North American tourist sales office in New York after an absence of almost a year.
Located in the New York offices of RYP/Moss, the affiliate of Robinson, Yesawich & Pepperdine Inc., Sint Maarten's recently appointed advertising and public relations agency, the Sint Maarten Tourist Office is responsible for all North American marketing activities for the Dutch side of the island including trade shows and travel agent seminars and familiarization trips.
Sint Maarten attracted 179,830 American visitors during the first eight months of 1994, a 6 percent increase over the same period in 1993, when the island received 169,254 Americans, according to de Weever.
www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?docid=1G1:16116303&refid=ink_tptd_g1   (352 words)

  
 St. Martin Sint Maarten map and information page by World Atlas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Divided between two countries for 350 years now, St. Martin/St. Maarten is harmoniously shared by the French and the Dutch.
The border between north and south is all but invisible, and in most ways.....St. Martin/St. Maarten is simply a strikingly beautiful neighborhood with two distinct cultures.
The St. Martin/Sint Maarten pages and maps are currently being revised, however you can read more about the island here.
worldatlas.com /webimage/countrys/namerica/caribb/stmartin.htm   (487 words)

  
 VisitSXM.com - Member of the Official St. Maarten Information Webring
And, this Island is Sint Maarten, affectionately referred by many as "The Friendly Island".
Sint Maarten Marry-me.com promises a wedding of your choice with personal assistance along the way from beginning to end.
Sint Maarten Marry-me.com can help make your Dream a Reality.
www.visitsxm.com /activities/view.cfm?ID=168   (104 words)

  
 AirSintMaarten - Click here for the best airline flight ticket fares to and from St. Maarten
Even though we specialize in St. Maarten as the prime destination for Air Sint Maarten we have access to all available seats on over 300 airlines to over 5000 destinations.
Air Sint Maarten will become the transportation medium that will put the island of St. Maarten on the map as a preferred destination for European holiday seekers.
Air Sint Maarten will do this with loyalty and dedication to the island of St. Maarten and with respect for its staff while providing a very dependable service to all its customers with equal loyalty, dedication and respect.
www.airsxm.com   (509 words)

  
 Reizen naar Sint-Maarten - Vakantie op Sint-Maarten
Maarten en aantrekkelijk vakantieaanbod met name voor families en kleine groepe.
St. Maarten is just two and one-half days sailing time from South Florida, it is just a convenient overnight sail from San Juan, Puerto Rico and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, two of the most preferred ports of call, excluding the Bahamas.
The St. Maarten Golf Association (SMGA) is an organization open to all members of the community of St. Maarten / St. Martin.
www.reiswijs.nl /landeninfo/middenamerika/caraiben/sintmaarten/sintmaarten.html   (564 words)

  
 Pasanggrahan Hotel Philipsburg Sint Maarten   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
The Pasanggrahan (which means 'guesthouse' in Indonesian) Royal Guest House is St. Maarten's oldest and most charming inn.
Formerly the Governor's home, a V.I.P. guest house, and Dutch royal residence, it is ideally located in Philipsburg on a white sand beach amidst enchanting tropical gardens.
Secluded and offbeat near the heart of St. Maarten's capital, it is yet only a minute's stroll to shops, restaurants, casinos, watersports and other activities.
www.pasanhotel.com   (116 words)

  
 PBS - The Voyage of the Odyssey - Track the Voyage - ATLANTIC OCEAN
This is Genevieve Johnson speaking to you from the research vessel Odyssey in the Caribbean.
After 27 days at sea, the Odyssey pulled into the harbor of Philipsburg, Sint Maarten to provision, fuel up and give the crew a short, well-deserved break.
In looking back now, after arriving in Sint Maarten, I have to say that our passage was a complete success.
www.pbs.org /odyssey/odyssey/20050603_log_transcript.html   (1232 words)

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