Saint Maarten holidays
Two names, two languages, this surprisingly little island embodies a dual personality - half French, half Dutch, each side trying to outsmile the other. And with such great success that is has become a favourite Caribbean holiday spot. Its shores are scalloped with stunning white sand beaches, its interior dotted with blue ponds and green hills, the whole surrounded by water of crystalline clarity. It has watersports, excellent dutyfree shopping and some superb restaurants.
Whatever you call it, Saint Maartin, as the French do, or Sint Maarten with the Dutch, it is part of both the French West Indies and the Netherlands Antilles.
