Caribbean Hotels and Resorts - Caribbean Islands

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French St. Martin, which covers the northern 21 square miles of a two-nation island. Is an amalgam of French and Caribbean influences. Although its location is decidedly subtropic, its mindset is pure Parisian. Casual restaurants with uninterrupted view of palm-studded white-sand beaches serve elaborate Gallic dishes. The border is almost imperceptible. and people cross back and forth without ever realizing they are entering a new country. The only marker is a monument between Union Road and Bellevue, testifying to centuries of peaceful cohabitation and the treaty that made the arrangement possible.

All the same, each side has managed to retain much of the distinctiveness of its own national culture. The French tend to emphasize comfort and elegance.

CAPITAL	Marigot
POPULATION	35,000
CURRENCY	French Franc
CLIMATE	Summer 84/Winter 79 Average Rainfall 45" RAINEST MONTHS-Aug-Oct
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE	French, English is widely spoken
ELECTRICITY	220 volts/50AC
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS	US citizens need to present at least one form of photo ID as well as identification and a return ticket. Passport is recommended but not required.
MAIN AIRLINES	Air Jamaica, American Airlines, BWIA.
SPECIAL EVENTS	February:- Carnival March:- Heineken Regatta June:- International Blue Marlin Fishing Tournament, and Music and Cultural Festival July:- Bastille Day, celebrated on the French side of the island