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How to visit one island that's divided by two independent countries

St. Maarten is the last port we visited during our Family Cruise. The place is  inviting and wishful thinking we have a cottage there. At this time we did the family tour that less walking for my father-in-law. Geez! the tour is so popular considering the  itinerary is about the island that was divided by two independent countries. Isn't that interesting? Yeah! it attracts tourist.
The panoramic view of St. Maarte from our deck

St. Maarten is the port  and is popular for less expensive and known as a  Dutch side where your cruise arrives and you will find yourself in Philipsburg.

St. Martin is a a French side and known most likely a European style. At this side expect a little bit more pricey compare to Dutch. If you want to shop for fashion you can get one on this side. At the french side I seen  many Yacht and that week they have a Classic Yacht Regatta. You know the type of people who can afford yacht.
Some of the Yacht
History Lovers: Hubby and I prefer history and so my parents-in-law so we learnt about the two countries in less than 2 hours. Though the people come for sun and enjoy the island activities like snorkeling, swimming and Jewelry shopping.

Whether you like it or not Jewelry shop is one of the most popular there and most shops are Jewelry and its  cheap considering no sales tax.

My mother-in-law and my daughter enjoying the view.
Although the countries speak on their  language people could speak English so you have no worries at all. People are friendly but of course you have to be careful as a traveler as it applies where ever you go.
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13 comments:

  1. Just looking at the photo of your daughter and her 'lola' just give me an idea that indeed St. Martin is a great place to visit.

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  2. Developed yet peaceful as what can be seen in the photo.

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  3. oh, my! what a beauty...looks very similar to Jamaica...I can't wait for our next cruise excursion next month...great photos!

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  4. It must be thrilling to see an ocean shared by two beautiful places.

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  5. Ganda naman dyan. Nice to hear the stories of these places and how tbey are now:)

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  6. What can I say? Beautiful! Just beautiful! I missed the ocean a lot now! These photos just add some more of my desire to be in the beach pretty soon! :D

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  7. what a great sight to behold! ang ganda ng lugar! it makes me dreamy. :)

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  8. oh, look at those water Mhie, so inviting, would love to take a plunge!!

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  9. wow what a breathtaking view and such interesting history and mix of culture

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  10. this is why i love reading blogs. you get to know different interesting places -apart from seeing beautiful photos, you get to know its rich history.

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  11. The last picture with your mother-in-law and daughter is breath taking. I am pretty attracted to visit that place.

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  12. The best way to enjoy life is to go on a trip or cruise with your loved ones! Perfect place :)

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  13. How I wish I could get to visit the place one day. Little travelentz is one lucky little girl!

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