Located in the North east
Caribbean, a treasure trove of nature, Saint Martin is a wonderful place to
visit. The combination of foaming blue wave breaking on the white sand beaches,
scenic backdrop and unmatched scuba diving experience is what makes this tropical beach paradise a
popular vacation destination for the Americans.
St Martin stands apart from the
other islands in the Caribbean archipelago because of its cultural uniqueness.
The island’s geographical area is divided in between two nations- France and
Netherlands. The northern part of it is ruled by the French while the southern
side is administered by the Dutch. The island’s proximity and direct
connectivity with the major cities across the American and European continent
is another reason why more and more people are choosing St Martin for their Caribbean Vacation.
Getting there
By Air
Traveling to Saint Martin is
quite convenient with flights from leading Caribbean and American Airlines.
There are direct flights from Saint Martin’s Princess Juliana International
Airport in Phillipsburg to major cities in the world, such as Miami, Atlanta,
Toronto, Amsterdam and others. If you are planning your Saint Martin trip
during the peak season which is from December to April book your tickets early.
In off season (from May to September) you can bag cheap travel deals –
discounts on air ticket as well as accommodation.
By Water
Those who like outing can go for
luxury cruise ship docking in the island’s main port in Phillipsburg, the
capital of the Dutch side. These days more and more travelers are choosing
cruise over flights to St Martin. If you are on a long family vacation cruising
to St Martin can spice up your holidays in the Caribbean. A seven days cruise
itinerary can take you through the Caribbean stopping at various destinations
like St Thomas, Barbados, St Lucia, St Kitts and finally reaching you to St
Martin.
Traveling in St Martin
Getting around in St Martin is
easy with a lot of rental vehicle options. As you proceed from the airport,
you’ll find rental cars and taxis waiting outside. Two wheelers are also
available on rent. Riding motorcycles can be fun but only if you are used to
with bikes and scooters. Otherwise it can be a trouble in the heavy traffic
areas in St Martin.
Car Rental and Taxis
The best way to roam around with
family is hiring a car from a travel agency. Outside the airport or ship dock
there are offices of leading Caribbean car rental and travel agencies where you
can book your car for traveling during your Caribbean Vacation.
Driving on your own and drive
wherever you want is not always a good idea for new comers in St Martin. Though
traveling is seamless between the French and Dutch territories without any
check post and physical boundaries, the roads are often congested and you may
find unmanageable traffic on the roads.
Public Bus
Although car rental is an
expensive option but it ensures comfort and convenience. But if you want to get
the real flavor of the place go for mini buses. This is a much cheaper option
with a fare $1.5 per person. Bus service is frequent and buses regularly run
between the French capital Marigot and Dutch capital Phillipsburg. Traveling
with locales gives you a chance to get acquainted with the land and its people
more closely.
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