Left: Saint Martin, the French side of the island, where travelers can hope for a serene, quite getaway. Right: Sint Maarten, the Dutch side of the island, with bars, casinos and an active nightlife.

Aside from being known as a little slice of Caribbean bliss, the island of Sint Maarten is famous for planespotting ... There’s a Dutch side and a French side, which can be distinguished ...

Agencies are clustered on the outskirts of Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), located in St. Maarten. Unfortunately, traffic can be pretty heinous on both sides. The island buses also ...

Philipsburg, the capital of St. Maarten, is a charming town worthy ... off the coast of the island's Dutch side. This is a prime destination for adventure-minded travelers looking for a thrilling ...

Located on the island's southwest tip, Cupecoy is a set of three beaches surrounded by limestone cliffs. It's also the last beach on the Dutch side before crossing the northern French border.

the island of Saint Martin is connected to two European powers: the Netherlands and France. From the signing of the treaty in 1648, the island was divided in two: the Dutch side is known as Sint ...

A key cultural import is found in Saint Martin’s elevated culinary culture. As compared to the Dutch side of the island, offerings on the French side are more refined, somewhat pricier ...