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hilipsburg is the capital of Dutch St. Maarten. It a
popular port of call for cruise ships, a center for duty
free shopping and the commercial hub of the island.
Though the island is basically divided in half, between
the north and the south, visitors will not find any border
crossings or passport control stations. Once the French
and Dutch got everything worked out by treaty in the early 1700s the two countries have cooperated and gotten
along well ever since.
The Dutch side of the island is to the south. Though it is
relaxed, there is more of an activity oriented atmosphere.
There are many popular beaches where swim suits are
actually worn (optional on French beaches), numerous
casinos and a vibrant partying nightlife.
In the north, the French side of the island is casual, elegant and peaceful. Marigot is the capital where the smell
of freshly baked baguettes combines with the fresh scent
of tropical flowers floating on the sea air. It has world
class shopping as well as restaurants and cafes that
serve some of the best food imaginable.
Both St. Maarten and St. Martin are wonderful and the
people are as genuinely warm and inviting as the weather.
HISTORY
Long before the first European ever
sailed these waters the island now
known as St. Maarten/St. Martin was inhabited by a tribe of Indians called the
Arawak. According to the accounts written by the early Europeans the Arawak
were a peaceful, generous and friendly
people. The tribe had originally come
from the northeast coastal region of
South America. Over many generations
they had settled throughout most of the
islands of the Caribbean. The Arawak
had three problems however. The first
problem was the fact that apparently the
women of the tribe were known for their
grace, beauty and hard work. The second problem was the fact that Arawak
men were not fighters. And the third
problem for the Arawak people was that
the Carib Indians, also from the coastal
regions of the Amazon, were fierce warriors …and they were following the path
of the passive Arawak north through the
islands…slaughtering the Arawak men
and enslaving the women as they went.
On the 11th of November, 1493, the
Roman Catholic day celebrating Saint
Martin of Tours, Christopher Columbus
and the fleet of his second voyage to
the New World discovered the island he
would name in honor of the saint. By the
authority of Roman Pontiff Alexander VI
and without ever going ashore, Columbus claimed the island in the name of the
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Spanish crown and then promptly sailed away to continue his
voyage towards the presumed treasures awaiting his discovery
in Hispaniola. Spain was not impressed with her new acquisition
however. The Spanish were too busy to concern themselves
with St Maarten. There was too much treasure to be plundered
elsewhere. Consequently St Maarten remained an undisturbed
dot on the navigational charts of European sailors for over a
century. In the 1620s the Dutch discovered on the island what
the earlier Arawak had known about all along…an abundance
of valuable sea salt.
The Spanish suddenly had a change of heart and drove the
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Dutch off St Maarten in 1633. But a little over a decade later
the Spanish decided they did not want the island any more. The
French and Dutch quickly moved in and in 1648 divided the
island between them. What was to have been a friendly relationship rapidly soured and over the next century-and-a-half St
Maarten/St. Martin underwent a tug-of-war that saw the island
change hands…sixteen times. The line of demarcation was
eventually established by the 1815 Treaty of Paris. In the mid
1800s slavery was abolished in St Maarten and the prosperous
economy collapsed. The island would not begin to recover till it
was established as a duty free port in 1939.
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The St. Martin Museum relates the history of the island dating
back to the Arawak Indians who first came here nearly 4,000
years ago. Through artifacts and exhibits the museum covers the
arrival of the Europeans and the development of the plantations
under slave labor.
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Fort Amsterdam was built by the Dutch in 1631. The Spanish took the fort when they drove the Dutch from the island but
shortly abandoned it when they decided in 1648 that they were no
longer interested in keeping St. Maarten.
Beyond Philipsburg
St Maarten/St. Martin have some wonderful beaches. Just a few
of the most popular include:
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Cupecoy is unspoiled and near the west side of the island.
This is not a family beach as clothing is optional.
Mullet Bay is a favorite swimming location.
Maho Beach is popular and a great spot to lie on the sand
and let the Jumbo Jets fly directly over head.
Simpson Bay is simply another wonderfully quiet and unspoiled beach.
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Little Bay is a favorite spot for snorkeling.
Orient Beach, or as it is called in French "Baie Orientale", is
a stunningly beautiful white sand beach. There are a variety
of water activities such as para-sailing and snorkeling as well as
great cafes and bars. Swimwear is optional.
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SHORE EXCURSIONS To make the most of your visit to
Philipsburg and surrounding areas we suggest you take one of
our organized Shore Excursions. For more information, please
consult your Shore Excursion Brochure or contact the Shore
Excursion Desk.
Marigot is the capital of French St. Martin. It is a charming
town dotted with high end boutiques and inviting cafés.
SHOPPING In Philipsburg the main shopping area is Front
Street. St. Maarten is a duty-free port of call with a wide selection of luxury items from around the world. Some of the most
popular products include: jewelry, perfumes, leather, electronics and international fashions. In French Marigot the downtown
area near the waterfront is the primary shopping area.
Colombier is a lovely valley just north of Marigot. This is
a peaceful setting with fields and meadows surrounded by
shade trees and tropical plants.
LOCAL CUSTOMS Bargaining: Prices are generally fixed. Local vendors may bargain.
If it is not sand and surf you are interested in there are plenty of
other things on the island to see.
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Grand Case is a beautiful little fishing village at the northwest end of St. Martin. Grand Case has colorful Caribbean
Style buildings and a number of very good cafes and restaurants.
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The Butterfly Farm is a lush tropical garden that provides
a perfect setting for hundreds of colorful butterflies. The
facility also has a snack bar and gift shop.
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St. Martin Park is another gorgeous setting and home to
numerous colorful macaws and parrots. Throughout the
park visitors will find close to 100 different species of birds and
animals
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Fort St. Louis was built in 1767 and named for French
King Louis XV. During the reign of Louis XVI (derisively
referred to as “Louis the Last”) as the French Revolution was beginning to slowly come to a boil the Dutch took control of the fortification. The hilltop setting provides great views of Marigot Bay.
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Orleans, often referred to as the French Quarter, is a
small fishing village on the eastern side of the island. This
was the first French settlement in St. Martin and a number of the
buildings date back to the 1600s.
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Pic Paradise (Paradise Peak) is in the middle of the St.
Martin. At an elevation of 1,400 feet the observation points
offer great views of the island and the surrounding blue waters of
the Caribbean.
Tipping: Restaurants add 10-15% service charge. The same
percentage is appropriate for taxis.
Local Cuisine: The island’s traditional cuisine is a combination
of French, West African influenced Caribbean and a touch of
Spanish mixed in for good measure. Some local favorites include: Callaloo Soup, St. Maarten’s national dish, combines
callaloo (a type of green that is grown in the islands), okra, kale,
onions, hot pepper, thyme, pork, salt pork and chicken stock.
Johnny Cakes are sweet flat fried dough. Stuffed Crab combines a sautéed mixture of boiled crab meat, butter, tomato,
chive, bread crumbs, pepper and onion then spooned back into
the hollowed out crab shell and broiled.
Drink Specialties: Guavaberry Liqueur is St. Maarten’s national drink. Don’t confuse guavaberry with guava…absolutely no
relation. The small berries are soaked in rum then combined
with ginger root, brown sugar, raisins, cinnamon bark, prunes
and vanilla beans then cooked down into syrup and mixed with
more rum.
LOCAL CURRENCY The Netherlands Antilles florin (NAF) is
Dutch St. Maarten’s official currency. In French St. Martin, the
Euro is the official currency. U.S. dollars and major credit cards
are accepted throughout the island.
POST OFFICE AND TELEPHONE FACILITIES The Philipsburg Post Office is located at #2 N. Debrot Street.
Place a call with your personal calling card using the following
access code:
AT&T: 001.800.872.2881
TOURIST INFORMATION In Philipsburg the Tourist
Office &Visitor’s Center is located in the Vineyard
Office Park Building, W.G. Buncamper Rd #33.
In French St. Martin the Tourist Office (Office
du Tourisme) is located on Route de Sandy
Ground, Marigot.
TRANSPORTATION Taxis and rental cars are
available. The law allows drivers to present either a valid international license or a valid license
from your country of origin.
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LOCAL DIALECT Though Dutch and French are the official
languages of St Maarten/St Martin, English is spoken throughout the island.
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While we work to ensure that the information contained herein is correct, we cannot accept responsibility for any changes that may have taken place since printing.
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• Designer Jewelry: Hearts on Fire; Yvel Biwa and golden brown pearls, Charriol; Edward Mirell titanium men’s jewelry
• Mark Henry Alexandrite; Parazul Handbags; Larimar by Marah Lago; Tanzanite; Trollbeads
• Watches: Raymond Weil, Maurice Lacroix, Cyma, Charriol, Fendi, Seiko and Citizen
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one of the oldest, Most Experienced, and Most Comprehensive Photography Stores
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Diamonds International 1a 1b 1c
Crown of Light Classic Collection for $1999
Milano Diamond Gallery 4a 4b
1Ct. Starry Lights Diamond Ring for $399 (All White or Colored Diamonds)
DK Gems 10
Colored diamond ring, pendant and earrings set for $595
Om Jewelers 14
18” Strand of Cultured Pearls in White or Pink for $299
Diamonds International Watch & Design 3a 3b
Philip Stein watches for $505
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Del Sol
SolizeTM Polarized Sunglasses for $45
Venetian Jewelers 8
Sophia Fiori Blue and White Diamond Pendant for $395
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guavaberry rum is St. Maarten’s national liqueur
Majesty Jewelers 21
Parazul Scarf Bag for $295
• A protected national monument built on a synagogue site in the middle of town
• Find a wide range of rum liqueurs, vintage rums and personalized bottles
• Try the delicious guavaberry hot sauces, BBQ sauces and seasonings.
• The guavaberry colada was invented here in 1973; Free samples all day long
Effy Jewelers 5a 5b
DiVersa Diamond Earrings for $495
DINING
TaloUla Mango 24
great Food and live Calypso Show on the Boardwalk
• Ribs, salads, burgers, local food, pizzas, tapas, frozen drinks
• Live calypso show featuring one of the island’s calypso kings
Kay’s Fine Jewelry 9a 9b
Topaz Pendant in 14K Gold for $39
Pearl Gems 16
Yvel Single Biwa Coin Pearl Necklace for $399
Seiko House 22a
Nikon Digital Camera for $75
Caribbean Camera Center 22b
Nikon P100 Digital Zoom 26X for $369
Chulani Photography 22c
Nikon Cool Pix S3000 for $129.99
Linen Galore 15
4 Placemats and 4 Napkin set. 100% Linen and embroidered for $32
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SHOP! these
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• This guarantee ensures buyers that all recommended merchants will
repair or replace any unsatisfactory item, excluding buyer’s negligence,
buyer’s remorse, watches and lost or stolen merchandise. Some
watches and other branded merchandise will be repaired or replaced by
the brand service centers.
• For purposes of determining quality and value of jewelry related to
a buyer’s complaint, only appraisals secured by a buyer from gem
laboratories or independent graduate gemologists, not affiliated with
jewelry retailing, will be acceptable. Watches and other branded
merchandise valuation comparisons must be based on retail prices
offered by authorized brand retailers.
• All returns must be authorized by the merchant. Please ask about
individual store return policies before you buy.
• The port shopping program is operated by Onboard Media; Inc. who
stands behind all customer relations claims relating to the guarantee.
• Participating merchants have paid an advertising fee to Onboard Media
for inclusion in this program.
• If you become aware of a problem during your cruise, please contact the
Port & Shopping Guide onboard for immediate assistance.
• If a problem arises after your cruise but within 60 days of the purchase
date, please contact the Customer Relations Department at Onboard
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1691 Michigan ave., Suite 600, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: (800) 396-2999 • Fax: (305) 673-2741
• E-mail: shoppingissues@onboard.com
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm;
Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm EST
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