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Destinations4 AUG 2026
At Maho Beach, aircraft land a few metres above sunbathers just before the Princess Juliana Airport runway. How to get there, where to park, when to come, where to check the schedule, and the safety rules to take seriously.
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Destinations7 JUL 2026
At 424 metres, Pic Paradis is the highest point on the island and its finest viewpoint. Getting there by car, the state of the road, where to park, the hiking trails, Loterie Farm, and tips for making the most of it.
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Guides9 JUN 2026
One island, two nations: the differences between the French side (Saint-Martin) and the Dutch side (Sint Maarten) — currency, language, atmosphere, driving, entry formalities — and why you don't have to choose.
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Guides12 MAY 2026
A full driving itinerary to see Saint-Martin in a day: Marigot, Grand Case, Cul-de-Sac and Pinel, Orient Bay, Oyster Pond, Philipsburg, Maho and the Lowlands, with travel times and stops.
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Destinations15 APR 2026
Orient Bay, Baie Rouge, Grand Case, Friar's Bay, Happy Bay, Pinel Island, Mullet Bay, Maho: our pick of the best beaches in Saint-Martin, with access, parking and services for each one.
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Advice25 MAR 2026
Princess Juliana Airport (SXM) or Grand-Case–Espérance (SFG): where and how to collect your rental car on arrival, what to do about a night flight or a delay, and how to reach your accommodation.
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Advice4 MAR 2026
Driving on the right, speed bumps, mountain roads, parking, night driving, fuel: a practical guide to getting behind the wheel in Saint-Martin, on both the French and Dutch sides.
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Advice10 FEB 2026
Minimum age, licence, insurance, deposit, driving between the French and Dutch sides: everything you need to know before you book a rental car in Saint-Martin / Sint Maarten.
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