Orient Beach is St. Martin's flagship beach and is often refered to as the "French Riviera of the Caribbean". Saint Martin is an island split between French Guadeloupe and the Dutch territory ofSint Maarten. The northern, French side of the island is known as Saint-Martin, and is 21 square miles. The southern, "Dutch side" of the island is known as Sint Maarten, and is 16 square miles. Although this island is controlled by two different countries, there is no real border. There are only monuments and signs that delineate the border. Dutch and French are the official languages on their respective sides of the island.
Rental cars are available at Princess Juliana International Airport at a dedicated area outside of the airport. If you are driving (especially on the French side) expect a lot of scooters and motorcycles to speed around you on both sides of the road. Beaches are a main attraction on the island of Saint Martin. It has 37 beaches total, with hotels holding property on most of them. Beach Bars and Cafes are very popular attractions on the island. Many offer unusually good dishes with European and Caribbean inspiration. Frozen cocktails are also a trendy treat to keep down the heat.
This expansive one mile beach is home to numerous beach bar/restaurants, who offer various menus.Bikini Beach, Coco Beach, Kakao Beach, Wakiki Beach and Kontiki Beach are the most established beach restaurants with great food, great service and even greater ambiance. Beaches are a main attraction on the island of Saint Martin. It has 37 beaches total, with hotels holding property on most of them. Beach Bars and Cafes are very popular attractions on the island. Many offer unusually good dishes with European and Caribbean inspiration. Frozen cocktails are also a trendy treat to keep down the heat.
As a European island, topless sun bathing is frequently seen. Some tourists come to Sint Maarten/Saint-Martin because there are clothing optional beaches & resorts on the island.Rental cars are available at Princess Juliana International Airport at a dedicated area outside of the airport. If you are driving (especially on the French side) expect a lot of scooters and motorcycles to speed around you on both sides of the road. Beaches are a main attraction on the island of Saint Martin. It has 37 beaches total, with hotels holding property on most of them. Beach Bars and Cafes are very popular attractions on the island. Many offer unusually good dishes with European and Caribbean inspiration. Frozen cocktails are also a trendy treat to keep down the heat.
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