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St. Martin & Sint Maarten This island calls itself "a little European and a
lot of Caribbean." It's a fitting description of a most unusual political
situation: two nations sharing a single, small piece of land. The smallest
mass on the globe shared by two nations, it's a peaceful neighboring of
French and Dutch that offers vacationers twice the cultural experience.
Travel is effortless between the two nations, like crossing a county line
back in the States. No passports. No customs. No immigration. Although the border is almost superficial, there are distinctions between the two countries. Mention "St. Martin" and many visitors will immediately think of topless bathing that's de rigeur on the Gallic beaches. On the Dutch side, travelers find around the clock fun with the island's only casinos and top duty-free shopping. Fast Facts: Language: Dutch and French; English widely spoken Population: 32,000 (Dutch side), 25,000 (French side) Currency: Netherlands Antilles guilder (Dutch), Euro (French);
US dollar widely accepted throughout island Recommended for: shopping, sailing, beaches, casinos
and nightlife, day tripping to other islands Information:
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