Have A Beautiful Destination Wedding Or Honeymoon In St. Maarten
Sint Maarten is the Caribbean’s most exciting vacation destination! If you appreciate gourmet food, world class shopping, vibrant nightlife, pristine beaches, a year-round warm climate, and a cosmopolitan atmosphere with a Caribbean twist, Sint Maarten, or Saint Martin, is for you!
SINT MAARTEN – SAINT MARTIN provides vacationers the opportunity to enjoy three distinct cultures on one 37-square-mile island. There is the delightfulness and soberness of the Dutch on one side, the savoir-faire of the French on the other, and the blending of both with exotic native heritage.
Add dozens of beaches and lagoons, luxury hotels, elegant villas, and over 300 restaurants, and you may understand why St. Martin is the most visited of all the Leewards. All the great chefs, European, American, or Asian vie to compete in this gourmet capital of the Caribbean. Shopping on the island is duty-free and casinos, discos, and night clubs stay open till dawn. Jumbo jets from world centers land here, and charters allow visits to the smaller Leewards. There is something to satisfy every taste on St. Martin.
St. Maarten/St. Martin is an island that has accommodations to suit almost everybody’s budget or dream, right across the spectrum. She boasts everything from 5 star, first class, world-renowned hotels to charming little guesthouses, all-inclusive resorts, and time-share properties.
The island’s gorgeous beaches and beautiful resorts make it a popular destination for weddings abroad. When couples imagine their Caribbean weddings, they picture the turquoise water and royal blue sky of a sunny day on St. Maarten/St. Martin.
Many hotels are located close to or directly on the beach, have swimming pools, or feature both!
A number of larger resorts on the Dutch side have their own casinos, restaurants, and nightclubs right on the premises. At some resorts, you’d never have to leave except to go sightseeing.
For larger families or couples wishing for privacy, luxurious estate homes can be rented by the week.
For those who can only bear so much sun worshiping, St. Maarten/St. Martin boasts a huge array of activities to offer, for all ages and interests. Most of the island’s hotels have an Activity Desk staffed by personnel who can help to arrange activities to fit your schedule and desires. You can also browse www.st-maarten.com to learn about available activities and reserve them online.
For those of you who enjoy action on the water, St. Maarten/St. Martin truly qualifies as paradise. Her crystal clear waters are host to every type of water sport imaginable. Sailing, surfing, body-boarding, wake-boarding, jet-skiing, para-sailing, windsurfing, snorkeling, diving, kayaking, and now, the latest fad, ‘Kite-surfing’ or ‘Fly-surfing.’
For those who are inexperienced but have “always wanted to try it,” lessons are available for all activities. Go for a romantic horseback ride, go on a hiking adventure, go mountain biking, or hit one of the numerous gyms and sporting clubs.
On the calmer side, there are many local and historical museums, art galleries and beauty spots to visit, and excursions leave several times a day to many of St. Maarten/St. Martin’s neighboring islands. Whatever you decide to do on your visit to this island paradise, you will not be disappointed even though you may be a little tired!
Additional Information
Local Language
The local language of Sint Maarten is English
Money!
The currency in Sint Maarten is the Netherlands Antilles Florin. USD is commonly used in tourist areas and resorts.
Getting Married?
Couples planning a wedding will need Photo ID, birth certificates, and copies of proof of address. For further details, please speak to one of our wedding specialists!
Entry/Exit Requirements
It is the sole prerogative of each country or region to determine who is allowed to enter. The following information on entry and exit requirements has been obtained from the Dutch authorities. However, these requirements are subject to change at any time. It is your responsibility to check with the Sint Maarten Embassy and its consulates for up-to-date information.
Passport
Canadians must present a passport to visit Sint Maarten, which must be valid for at least three months beyond the date of expected departure from that country. Before you leave, ask your transportation company about its requirements related to passport validity, which may be more stringent than the country’s entry rules.
Permanent residents of Canada must travel with their Permanent Resident Card and a valid passport from their country of origin.
Children and Travel
Children need special documentation to visit certain countries. Please consult our specialists for further details.
