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80 Sint Maarten/St. Martin<br />

Sint Maarten/St. Martin<br />

Although it’s named twice because of its half-Dutch/half-<br />

French heritage, Sint Maarten/Saint Martin is simply one enchanting<br />

island with double the fun. A dual destination that’s<br />

both sophisticated and exotic, Sint Maarten/Saint Martin is a<br />

superb choice for a versatile vacation for the whole family.<br />

SUGGESTED<br />

SIGHTSEEING<br />

Scenic Island Tour<br />

This three-hour scenic tour of the<br />

island offers a wonderful variety<br />

of diverse stops and attractions<br />

while putting the natural beauty<br />

of the area on vivid display. Discover<br />

the Dutch and French sides<br />

of the island while continuing the<br />

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tour through beaches, lush foliage,<br />

and other tropical splendor.<br />

Don’t forget to enjoy the dutyfree<br />

shopping at the area’s selection<br />

of fine boutiques and specialty<br />

stores.<br />

Treetop Adventure park<br />

An exhilarating traverse course and<br />

variety of zip-lines are suspended<br />

high above a private forest re-<br />

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serve soaring between 200-yearold<br />

mango and mahogany trees.<br />

Visitors to the park will also find<br />

a special area outfitted with suspended<br />

bridges, swinging ropes,<br />

and more activities for children<br />

to enjoy. Several miles of wellgroomed<br />

hiking trails and the<br />

“Hidden Forest Café” make the<br />

experience <strong>com</strong>plete.<br />

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INFORMATION TO<br />

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO<br />

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR EXCITING <strong>VACATION</strong> DESTINATIONS, VISIT WWW.AA<strong>VACATION</strong>S.COM, CALL (800) 321-2121, OR CONTACT YOUR TRAVEL AGENT<br />

ENTRY REQUIREmENTS: A valid U.S. passport is required.<br />

DEpARTURE REQUIREmENTS: There is an island departure<br />

tax of $20 U.S.<br />

lANGUAGE: Dutch and French, though English is<br />

widely spoken.<br />

CURRENCY: Netherland Antilles florin and euro, but<br />

the U.S. dollar is widely accepted.<br />

ElECTRICITY: 220 volts/60 cycles, same as the U.S.<br />

on French side. 110 volts on Dutch side.<br />

ClImATE: The northeast trade winds keep you cool<br />

while you enjoy the warm tropical weather. The annual<br />

average temperature ranges from 75° F in the cooler<br />

months of winter, to 88° F in the summer months.<br />

mARRIAGE REQUIREmENTS: St. Maarten — Couple<br />

must request permission for marriage from the Lt.<br />

Governor, with a mandatory fee of $276.<br />

St. Martin — Proof of citizenship and medical certificate<br />

issued on the island are all required and must be<br />

translated into French. A mandatory 6-month residency<br />

for one partner is required before applying for license,<br />

and a 1-month on-island residency for the other<br />

partner is required as well.<br />

This information is current at time of printing and is subject to<br />

change. Please contact your travel consultant.<br />

HOTEL LOCATIONS<br />

Sint maarten/St. martin<br />

1 Green Cay Villas<br />

2 The Westin St. Maarten Dawn Beach Resort<br />

& Spa<br />

3 Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino<br />

4 Divi Little Bay Beach Resort<br />

5 Princess Heights<br />

6 Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino<br />

7 Esmeralda Resort<br />

8 Alamanda Resort<br />

9 Grand Case Beach Club<br />

10 Hotel Beach Plaza<br />

11 Hotel Marquis Resort & Spa<br />

12 La Plantation<br />

13 Le Flamboyant Hotel & Resort<br />

14 Oyster Bay Beach Resort

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