The island is under the joint control of France and the Netherlands from 350 years and is the ideal mix between European and Caribbean cultures.
St. Maarten offers luxurious elegance and isolated beaches on the cosmopolitan French side and a busy commercial center and marina in the Dutch side of St. Maarten.
Taxi and minibus connect both sides, without crossing the imperceptible border stops. Zouk, calypso, reggae and jazz provide the soundtrack for a romantic dinner in some of the best Caribbean restaurants.