The island of St Maarten-Saint Martin is only 37 square miles and is the smallest land mass in the world to be shared by two different nations.

The French territory covers about two thirds of the island and is technically a part of Europe and the European Community. The Dutch side is a member island of the Netherlands Antilles and part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, but not considered European territory. There is no real border, just modest monuments and signs.

The Caribbean's largest lagoon is the Simpson Bay Lagoon, landlocked with the exception of two narrow channels with draw bridges. The Lagoon is home to a giant fleet of yachts, which are either berthed in one of the luxury marinas or anchored in the sheltered waters. St. Maarten has become the yachting center of the Caribbean, home port to some of the world's most outrageous megayachts. St. Maarten/St. Martin attract thousands of yachts and yachting enthusiasts each year. Numerous safe harbors on both sides of the island offer great anchorage, and with beautiful panoramic views of her rolling green hills.

The island is known as an almost perfect holiday environment; beaches and nightlife are spectacular, shopping and dining the best in the Caribbean.