St Martin - St Maarten Wedding Destination Guide
The smallest island in the world ever to have been partitioned between two different nations, St. Martin/St. Maarten has been shared by the French and the Dutch in a spirit of neighbourly cooperation and mutual friendship for almost 350 years.
The border is almost imperceptible. and people cross back and forth without ever realizing they are entering a new country. The only marker is a monument between Union Road and Bellevue, testifying to centuries of peaceful cohabitation and the treaty that made the arrangement possible.
All the same, each side has managed to retain much of the distinctiveness of its own national culture. The French tend to emphasize comfort and elegance. The beaches are secluded, the luxury resorts provide lavish accommodations, and the restaurants offer some of the finest dining experiences anywhere in the Caribbean. The latest French fashions can be found in many of the shops, and the smell of fresh croissants and pastries mixes everywhere with the spicy aromas of West Indian cooking. Small cafés and charming bistros add a decidedly Gaelic and cosmopolitan flair to the place. On the whole the atmosphere remains very relaxed.
{Credit: Office Du Tourisme}
Entry Requirements
Passport required by all citizens except for US and Canadian citizens who can provide a birth certificate or certificate of citizenship with a photo ID. Return or onward ticket is required by all visitors.
Tourism Offices
The Tourism Offices can often help provide specific details about wedding planning in St Martin - St Maarten.
Office du Tourisme de St Martin
Route De Sandy Ground
Marigot
St Martin
Tel: 590 8 75721
Fax: 590 8 75643
Email: l.cocks@st-martin.org
Web: www.st-martin.org
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