The Dutch side of the island offers casinos plus colorful Frontstreet in Philipsburg, with its quaint 'gingerbread' houses, dancing the night away to the rhythms of local bands, going club crazy, or just kicking back and enjoying a sultry night of reggae and rum under a blanket of stars, the choice is endless.

St. Maarten's completely Duty Free status and the complete absence of any Red Tape for importing goods, guarantees great bargains for cosmetics, jewelry, liquors, cigars, electronics and much more.

St. Maarten/St. Martin has thirty-seven beaches on its thirty-seven square miles! Whatever your lifestyle or vacation style, there will certainly be a beach suited to the ambience you desire. For the action seeker, many beaches offer water sports of every description.