The smallest territory in the world to be partitioned between two sovereign nations, St Martin/St Maarten is a 37-square mile island that has been shared by the French and the Dutch with neighborly cooperation and friendship for almost 350 years. The border is almost imperceptible, and people cross back and forth without ever realizing they have entered a new country! The only marker is a monument testifying to centuries of peaceful cohabitation and the treaty that made this special arrangement possible.

While happily sharing close quarters on this Windward Caribbean island, each side has yet been able to retain much of the distinctiveness of its own national culture. Some experiences, however, can equally be found on both sides, like traditional European elegance combined with modern outdoor fun like scuba diving, an energetic nightlife, and just about the best duty-free shopping in the Caribbean.Travelers to this tropical island playground are treated to the unique experience of criss-crossing a border and playing in two island nations for the price of one!