Estimated travel time: 3 hours, 20 minutes by plane (from Miami, FL)  
 
International flights arrive at Princess Juliana International Airport, 10 miles northwest of Philipsburg in St. Maarten. The airport is served by twenty carriers, which connect the island to Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, New York, Newark, Philadelphia and Washington, DC in the United States, Toronto in Canada, Amsterdam in the Netherlands and Paris, France.

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  Scattered showers. There is a 20% chance of precipitation. Cloudy. Warm, Humid. Temperature of 80.47°F. Winds E 7.51mph. Humidity will be 83% with a dewpoint of 75° and feels-like temperature of 85.78°F.
  Hi: 80° F, Low: 80° F.

• Tomorrow's forecast

  
  Mostly cloudy. Warm, Humid. Temperature of 80.76°F. Winds ESE 16.96mph. Humidity will be 80% with a dewpoint of 74° and feels-like temperature of 85.95°F.
  Hi: 81° F, Low: 80° F.


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  sunjewelReviews: 1
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  Hiking, Ziplining and more at Loterie Farms, St. Martin

  10/06/2009

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  Our adventure began as we manuevered down the steep driveway down into St. Martin's only forest and nature preserve. From the views of the old plantation house to driving under the lush Mango, Mahogany and Flamboyant trees - the cameras were just clicking away. We had our choice between hiking through the remains of the old sugar cane plantations and ziplining on one of the three adventure-packed zipline courses. From beginner's for children to the obstacle-filled Flyzone intermediate course to the Extreme Zipline ("extreme" says it all) - there was something for everyone in our group. We chose the Intermediate zip line and never has a workout been so much fun. Mix in a little Indiana Jones and a good heaping of Tarzan (complete with a few monkey sightings) and you have the recipe for some wild fun!! Not for the faint at heart or out of shape. Not to be missed nor will it ever be forgotten.

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  Good Getaway

  08/13/2008

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  75%

  St Maarten / St Martin

  St. Maarten is a medium-size Caribbean island, divided into a French side and a Dutch side. You don’t have to stop at a customs station to cross from one side to the other. The island itself is rocky and hilly, covered with lush tropical vegetation. This usually would indicate frequent rainstorms, but the locals tell me that it doesn’t really rain much except in September, so there’s lots of reliable sunshine. Other than the many modern hotels and resorts, the Dutch side of the island is seems a bit shabby and run-down. Streets are narrow and barely maintained. This is in striking contrast to the French side, which seems cleaner, has fewer hotels and resorts, and smoother, wider roads. The beaches are typically clean and lovely, and you can’t beat the combination of Dutch and French cuisine: Delicious cheeses and pastries, excellent restaurants. And best of all, Heineken is everywhere.

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  hamiltonwhitneyReviews: 1
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  Island Atmosphere

  07/30/2008

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  85%

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  I was only able to spend about half a day in St. Maarten as part of a Royal Caribbean cruise. Being on a budget, my wife and I spent most of that time wondering the streets picking up a few souvenirs and seeking out freebies. In a bid to get customers into their shops, many stores were giving out free gemstones or other fun gifts. If you don't mind the occasional "we know you're just here for the free stuff" looks by some of the staff and like a treasure hunt it can be quite fun. The island atmosphere is amazing and one glance at the open water leaves no doubt that you ain't in Kansas no more. The food, as one can expect at any tourist destination, was on the pricier side on the beach and amongst the shops. We opted to eat upon returning to the ship instead though the array of restaurants certainly was enticing. It is also worth mentioning that unlike some of the other island destinations we visited, St. Maarten seemed much more open and less crowded. Whether you're looking to shop till you drop in the duty free stores, laze on the pristine beach, try out the local beverages and other specialties or just absorb the island with open arms an afternoon in St. Maarten is sure to please. I am confident that more time to explore, and maybe a little less penny pinching, this island destination is sure to yield fun and secrets of all kinds.

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  Sandy Snyder

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  More than just another Island

  07/17/2008

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  100%

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  If you love island beauty, European flavor, nightlife, casinos…you will fall in love with St. Martin/Sint Maarten. It might not happen on your first visit, but you will be intrigued enough to come back. Once you’re back, you’ll make friends, you’ll discover more about the island you love. It’s an addiction. I first visited Sint Maarten on a cruise. Never made it past Phillipsburg and thought is seemed like a nice enough island. I went back purely by circumstance in 2005 with a group of friends for a weekend getaway. We had the time of our lives. We happened to be there during the Heineken Regatta which is a once a year event, in which the island becomes one big party – you don’t have to be a sailor or someone from Heineken to join in on the fun – it’s open to everyone! We’ve returned every year since. I loved the authentic Caribbean feeling of the island and the casual way tourists wandered around. So many places to visit and discover. The people who live and work on the island are a unique sort. Very down to earth and easy to talk to – we made friends instantly and I just had a feeling this was the start of something for me. With each year, we return and greet our old friends and meet new ones – we discover new restaurants, new shops and new excursions. A unique experience is the Ziplines at Loterie Farm, which combine adventure and some mighty fine cuisine…exactly like the island itself. In summary, I will say the island is divided in two; both have beautiful beaches and scenery. There is a French side, there is a Dutch side. The French is for those who enjoy quiet, relaxation, gourmet dining and (ahem) nude beaches. The Dutch is for those who love nightlife, shopping, fun, and excitement. For a little of both, no worries, stay on the Dutch side (for the nightlife) and explore the French side during the day. It really has something for everyone and it’s my favorite place in the world .

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  VacationHmQueen

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  The Europe of the Caribbean

  06/22/2008

  Rating

  100%

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  I could live in St. Martin -- it is just that amazing! St. Martin is half French and half Dutch and is really the best combination of two great cultures. You get the amazing jewelry shopping on the Dutch side - nice variety of colors of diamonds....all at a discount. On the French side, you get amazing fashion and cuisine. Its a little piece of heaven! The white sand beaches and turquoise waters are really beautiful as well. The best beaches are on the East side of the island, where we stayed. We actually stayed by Oyster Pond, which was nice because it had a quiet calm about it. Even during big storms, it was pretty tame. The place was close to everything we needed, which was nice. The food in Grand Case is to die for! Nearly every day we were there, we headed to Grand Case for the sure bet of excellent food at every restaurant. We galloped horses on the beach. We went sailing. We jet-skied all the way around the island. It took 3 hours. We went waterskiing. The island has something for everyone. We also went on a sailboat race around Phillipsburg harbor on a real America's Cup boat, which was really cool..... and won! Another great thing about St. Martin is if you get island fever and want to get away from your get away, you can island hop over to Anguilla and see some of the most beautiful powder sugar white sand beaches you will ever see (check out my other review). Or you can go to St. Barths where you can experience more French cuisine, ultra high end shopping, and more beautiful beaches! St. Martin is fantastic! For the first time ever, I had real thoughts about not going home ever! Oh yes! And those guava berry pina coladas are really yummy and go really well with a view of a turquoise beach.

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  St. Maarten / St. Martin Travel Guide

  09/01/2008

  This links to numerous sites in St. Martin that can help with trip planning.

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  VacationHmQueen

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  St Maarten Chamber of Commerce

  09/01/2008

  This links to the Chamber of Commerce in St. Maarten.

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