Which side of St Maarten is better French or Dutch?

While Sint Maarten has the upper hand in nightlife, the French side of the island is known for having the more pristine beaches. Notoriously white sands edge up against crystalline turquoise oceans on the shorelines along the island's northern face.

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What side of Saint Martin is best?

VERDICT: If you want more calm and laid-back properties, stay on the French side. If you want convenience and easy access to nightlife, stay on the Dutch side.

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Which part of St Maarten is Dutch?

It's a great benefit to be able to access services on either side of the island but also witness the duality in lifestyles. Sint Maarten, the Dutch side, is located at the south of the island and is one of the four constituent countries that comprise the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

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What is the Dutch tradition for St. Martin?

In the Netherlands, on the evening of 11 November, children went door to door with lanterns made of hollowed-out sugar beet. This has been replaced by paper lanterns, usually crafted by themselves. They sing songs such as "Sinte(re) Sinte(re) Maarten", to receive sweets or fruit in return.

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Can you travel between the Dutch and French side of St. Martin?

There are no border formalities when crossing Saint Martin from the French side to the Dutch side.

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What is the Dutch side of St. Martin known for?

Do people in St Maarten speak Dutch?

Dutch is the official language of Sint Maarten, used in legal documents and throughout the court system. To confuse matters a little further, the language of the Dutch West Indies with the larger islands to the South of Aruba and Curaçao is Papiamento.

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What are the different sides of St Maarten?

Currently, the island is divided into Sint Maarten (the southern half of the island, part of the Netherlands) and the Collectivity of Saint Martin (the northern half of the island, part of France).

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Do you tip on the Dutch side of St. Martin?

On the Dutch side of the Island there is normally no surcharge added to your bill at restaurants. The staff is usually paid a lower hourly rate and rely on tipping from customers to make their money. You should use the same tipping as the US and give 15-20% to your wait staff.

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Is water safe to drink in St. Maarten?

The tap water in Sint Maarten/St. Martin is safe to drink in most places. Many establishments serve desalinated water. Bottled water is inexpensive if you do not like the taste of the tap water.

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What is the drinking age in St Maarten Dutch side?

18 yearsThe legal drinking age on St. Maarten/St. Martin is 18 years.

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Is Orient beach on the French or Dutch side of St Maarten?

French SideOrient Bay is a picturesque coastal community located on the French Side of the island filled with brightly colored gingerbread architecture style residences, and modern beach side bars and restaurants.

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