Is St Martin trashy?

The island is very dirty and dilapidated. Everything is run down, trash everywhere! There are some nice (average) restaurants and beach bars, but then that is true of almost anyplace. And even when the food may be good, the restaurants are often (usually) very dirty (restrooms almost always are horrific).

Is Saint Martin safe?

Maarten is generally considered a safe place to visit, but as with any tourist destination there are some general safety precautions you should take. St. Martin is one of the safest warm weather climate (outside US) locations to visit.

What is the national dance of St Maarten?

The Ponum Dance
Maarten is, not surprisingly, home to a wide variety of dances from soca and bachata to whining and merengue. However, only one dance has the honour of being St. Maarten’s official dance: The Ponum Dance. The island’s only surviving folk dance originated in the time of slavery making it between 165 and 200 years old.

What is Saint Martin known for?

St. Martin’s Dutch side is known for its festive nightlife, beaches, jewelry, drinks made with native rum-based guavaberry liquors, and casinos. The island’s French side is known for its nude beaches, clothes, shopping (including outdoor markets), and French and Indian Caribbean cuisine.

Where is the San Martin base in Antarctica?

San Martín Base ( Spanish: Base San Martín) is a permanent, all year-round Argentine Antarctic base and scientific research station named after General José de San Martín, the Libertador of Argentina, Chile and Perú. It is located on Barry Island, Marguerite Bay, Antarctic Peninsula .

What to do in St Maarten St Martin?

Here on St. Maarten – St-Martin, all shops, bars, restaurants, and casinos are open. Flights from North America and Europe are arriving, and the famous Maho Beach, right at the airport runway is an attraction as before.

How big is the base of San Martin?

San Martín is composed of 14 buildings spanning a total area of 18 ha (180,000 m 2; 1,900,000 sq ft).

What’s the name of the island of Saint Martin?

There is something to satisfy every taste on St.Martin There are two official ways to spell the name of our island: Sint Maarten and Saint Martin. But there are also popular misspellings: St. Marteen, St. Martens, Saint Martan are creative ways to spell our island’s name incorrectly. Read more…