St Maarten ...a island divided into two (2) colonies half is rule by the Dutch the other is rule by the French, it is a beautiful island with huge rocky mountains on the Dutch side the capital of st martin is call Philipsburg and it I also located on the Dutch side of the island Phillipsburg is a very flat place no hills in your way when doing your shopping, it is a place great place to shop if you are looking for great deals and bargain but you wouldn't get the best quality in every store, the island is an exciting place with beautiful beaches , some historical artifacts, casinos and much more it is a place if once you always wan to visit again because its a memorable experience.
ITS CULTURE
St Maarten is multicultural society the largest ethnic group are African decent, Europeans, Indians and Chinese, the main language of the Dutch side of the island is Dutch and on the French side its French but English is widely spoken, the business areas on the French side of the island have a European style of design while the Dutch side is more like Caribbean style, there are people from all over the world living in St Maartien so the food will be diverse, but you will learn about the food later in details below.
The sign is a great place to take pictures
This is to remind the world that slavery did occur on the island also
Tradding down to the heart of Philipsburg
Some of the huge cliff like- rocks you will pass on the to downtown when visiting by Cruise ships etc.
Dining in French St. Martin
The most popular types of cuisine in St. Martin are traditional French and spicy West Indian Créole. Many of the restaurants, which range from inexpensive to tress cheer, combine the best of both. Fresh seafood appears on virtually all menus, sometimes prepared in Créole style with spices, sometimes in the classic French manner with herbs. Local rum drinks often precede a meal and fine French wines provide the perfect accompaniment.
Because more and more visitors to St. Martin are choosing to stay in private villas, a growing number of traitors (caterers) have begun to offer their services to those who wish to enjoy fine dining at home without preparing it themselves.
Dining in Dutch St. Maarten
International dining opportunities abound and fresh seafood appears on virtually all menus. Prices range from inexpensive to extremely high. In between, there are a large number of moderately-priced restaurants, many featuring American-style food. Island rum drinks, or the locally produced specialty, Guava berry liquor, often accompany a meal.
Here are some of the dishes you find on the island
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