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St Marten is one of the Dutch Antilles. The Dutch part is only half of the island, the other half is French. St.Marten is a tranquil place, with good beaches. It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy yourself.

 

Dutch side of St. Martin is known for its nightlife, festivals, beaches, jewelry, exotic drinks made of native guava liqueur with rum and plentiful casinos. French part of the island is known for its nude beaches, clothes, shopping (including outdoor markets), and rich French and Indian Caribbean cuisine. English is the most spoken language, along with a local dialect. The official languages ​​are French Saint Martin and Dutch Sint Maarten and English. Other common languages ​​include various French-based creoles (spoken by immigrants from other French Caribbean islands), Spanish (spoken by immigrants from the Dominican Republic and several countries in South America), and Papiamento (spoken by immigrants from Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao). 

The island is the home of accommodations including hotels, villas, and timeshares, many of which are privately available for sale or rent. Because the island is along the intertropical convergence zone, is sometimes threatened by tropical storm activity in the late summer and early fall. 

Neighboring islands like Saint Barthélemy (French), Anguilla (British), Saba (Netherlands), Sint Eustatius "Statia" (Dutch), Saint Kitts and Nevis (Independent, a British ex). With the exception of Nevis, all these islands are easily visible on a clear day of St. Martin.