4St. Martin and St. Maarten
St. Martin and St. Marteen are two distinct regions of the French and Dutch portions of the Island, with each having their own food, language, government and even general demeanor. The best part? There’s no stringent border separating one from another. You can hop across both the section with ease. St. Marteen has lots of timeshares and high rises, which are sought after by the Americans. Then there are the high-end international brand outlets, and charming old streets of Philipsburg. St. Marteen also has lots of lively pubs and nightclubs. St. Martin, on the other hand, nestles plenty of natural attractions (more than 40 beaches offering a plethora of adventure activities such as parasailing and jet skiing) like Orient Beach. The island is touted to offer the most spectacular snorkeling conditions. Heck, even the airport is located bang next door to a popular beach.
