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Such a beautiful island. I have a tip for everyone. Don’t drink in the jewelry shops in port. It ends up being very expensive even though the drinks are free. lol - lived and learned on a cruise ship stop. Enjoy your stay!!
I did a trip to Saint Martin years ago with a friend. The most interesting thing I noticed was the contrast between the french tourists in Marigot (very stylish and avant garde) versus the American tourists at the Mullet Bay Golf Course close to our hotel, (mostly in traditional square golf attire), two uttery divergent species of humans in close proximity.
I’d rather have this season, all year! Thanks for sharing. This is one of my stops on my next cruise, but I wanted a video that focuses on the island, instead of the cruise. You definitely have a new follower!
I believe Saint Martin is one of the few islands that does not have any rivers or freshwater sources, so water is a premium and rainfall is collected in cisterns while most tap water is derived from one of the three seawater desalination plants on the island. Trevor and Anna, have you priced bottled water there? It's supposed to be rather expensive. Enjoy the beauty of the island!
Absolutely wild about Mullet Bay and the waves. When I went, it was literally the most calm and clear beach I've ever visited. It is currently my favorite beach in the world because of this. And it had zero seaweed. Interesting to see the difference you experienced compared to mine.
I used to work on a cruise ship and we stopped in St Martin's port every week. I loved that the beach was so accessible from the ship for a quick dip, however, I don't think I would vacation there with all the cruise ships, haha (so many). One thing that I found sad is they were removing mangroves to make room for more ships:( I am looking forward to my trip to Las Terrenas next month, thanks to many of your informative videos, I had never heard of it before watching your videos, so thank you!
French St. Martin and Dutch St. Maarten are 2 different countires. Dutch Sint Maarten is part of the kingdon of The Netherlands. This includes 5 Dutch islands and The Netherlands itself. 3 of the Dutch islands(Saba, Statia, Boanaire) are considered to be special municipalities. St. Maarten, Aruba and Curaçao are constituent countries. The french side is an overseas collectivity of France and unlike the Dutch side, is part of the European Union. Hence why the Euro is the official currency used on the French side. The Dutch side will accept it as a form of payment but it is not the legal tender.
The legend concerning the division between the French and Dutch side is that each nation chose a runner that started on opposite ends of the island and ran towards each other until they met. The location where they met determined the dividing line between the nations. The cooperation treaty was signed in 1648 on a place called Concordia Hill.
@@DelightfulTravellers I was told the same thing from a local when we were visiting many years ago. We were also told that the French side is bigger becasue the drank less during that time and it helped them take more land. Not sure abuot that, but it's what we were told. Just thought I'd share. :) Happy travels!
@@DelightfulTravellers me too! Although we’re pretty lazy and content in our lounge chairs with a drink! Lol hubby will go in the ocean no matter what!
Yes, I’m actually a St Martin resident (French side) so yes, you can actually add it as a country, or even 2 countries. When you take up health insurance for travel, they consider Sint Maarten a distinct country or territory, and Saint Martin French side as well. Neither as part of France or Holland. The difference though, is that, Saint Martin French. can since 2007 raise their own taxes and income taxes, independently from France, (much lower taxation than in France), but it’s still considered and an overseas collectivity of France (it used to be considered as a department of France, and the French side residents are getting French healthcare benefits and all the other social benefits like holidays etc, just as if they were in france. They have French Nationality and French passports. Neither is the case for the residents of Dutch sxm. They don’t get Dutch benefits, and their passport is specific to the Dutch Antilles. It’s not a Dutch passport. Now, Saint Martin French raises its own taxes, but it’s still considered French territory and one of the perriferial territories of the EU as well. So in French st martin you have both French and EU flags everywhere. In duct St Maarten it’s different. at lower mast right nearby. It’s a part of the Dutch Antilles. Dutch Antilles in the 90’s or early 2000’s became a self administered part of the Dutch Royal overseas territories. But they are not a whole part of Holland anymore. They raise their own taxes, and they have much more indépendance from Holland than St Martin French has from France, as to how they police themselves, who and how they trade with, more indépendance as well in all decision making regarding healthcare systems etc. The French side being technically a part of France still, and a part of the eu, if you fly with your dog that’s on a EU pet passport, you have no paperwork to do at all as long as you land , from a foreign land, on the French side or on Saint barths. If you land with your dog in the Dutch side? A whole different story. You have to apply for an import permit, and there is a procedure to that that I just went through with my dog…. Next time I’m landing on the French side, I can tell you that. So a Dutch person, with their dog, fly direct from amsterdam to Dutch side of Saint Martin, they have to apply for an import permit to land into sxm Juliana, like everybody else, even though they’re Dutch , and it’s Dutch Sint Maarten ! AND if they land on the French side , or in St barth, then no paperwork at all, just the pet EU passport with all valid vaccinations. Sint Maarten Dutch has a Dutch naval base, they have the Dutch Gendarmerie there as well, bit to help with things, not to rule over people. Sxm Dutch is considered as a third country, as it’s not at all part of the eu anymore, and the same goes for the rest of the Netherlands Antilles (Bonaire, curaçao, Aruba, etc..)
@@DelightfulTravellers thank you - the weather is kind of gray - but sunny - playa ermitaño is unbelievably beautiful 😻- can’t believe my eyes - from here out next stop -) playa Jackson samana - this is a secret beach 🏝️ ,
Oh boy, every minute of this video was stunning….love the beach scene and that cute accommodation is just my thing! Vibrant, colourful, beautiful shots Trevor! You both look so well 👍😎🤗wish I was there!!
So fun you are able to affordable explore outside the DR. Loved the studio perfect for two. Ughh the internet! Beautiful video looking forward to seeing more of the island. ~Cara ❤
Great video!!! I wonder if this is current. Has it been awhile since you filmed this? I am hoping to see some good current video of Orient Bay Beach!!! Please!!!!!! Happy Travels!!!
Great video!!!! I wonder if it has been a while since you filmed this?? Or is it current. I am hoping to see some current footage of Orient Bay Beach... Pretty Please!!! Thanks so much.. Happy travels!
Nice content guys! We’re currently anchored out in nettle bay right in front of your guys cute apartment. If you need any other tips about the island or places to see / eat let us know! Happy to help
@@DelightfulTravellers well my party days are well over . Decided that last year when I cancelled going to the full moon party . I remember asking if you guys were going to go and your answer was a quick no lol .
Love your guys videos. We are going to bahamas in May and my wife is looking for some shorts. She loved Anna's black and white shorts. Do you mind saying where you got them? Thank you have fun in Saint marten.
Hey guys are your e coming back to DR or keep traveling? reason I’m asking is cause love you to have you guys around , am a big fan of yours and I live in DR by the way!!! Hope you’re coming back!!!!
Can you tell me where I should go if I have a week in april 🥺 all we want is pristine beache with neon water and good food options and some affordable options for food as well. Im between LT which or anguilla
Went there years ago with my wife at the time! Loved getting naked on some of the beaches! lol also there used to be the Sunset beach Bar right beside the landing strip where you were. They had a live camera in the small round cabana (way ahead of the time in that era! lol) The girls would drink for free if they were topless! lol Heineken were only a Dollar each! Air France was the Big event of the day when it took off! Could never figure out why people wanted to hang on to the fence and get pummeled with rocks and debris from the runway! lol Have fun and try out one of the Casinos also the French side has the best Food but get ready to spend big bucks!
I think the real skill of professional TH-camrs...such as yourselves...is to make the dullest place very watchable...and this place is as dull as my worst nightmare of a beach 'paradise' could be....give me culture, history and architecture everyday over an allyoucaneat/allyoucandrink sandpit in the middle of nowhere!!! It does stretch your skills.
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Awesome video. St Maarten is my home country.
This is my fav island in the Carribean. It's perfect
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@@DelightfulTravellers I need to go back soon. Just sucks there isn't more direct flights to SXM out of Montreal or I would visit more
I live in Mexico,, it is always summer where I live,,, it never gets old
Haha luv it! - Trevor
Absolutely 💯love that. I'd be the same!! Here in the UK 🇬🇧 4 seasons all in the same week 😂
Enjoy my beautiful St. Maarten, guys! So looking forward to seeing her through your lens!
OMG! I love it there! My last visit was 24 years ago. Well overdue! You guys should visit Martinique. You'll enjoy it too!
All the Caribbean islands are so high on our list now! haha - Anna
Omg…That island is so so beautiful…those beaches..wow…love the accommodations…awesome video guys…
It’s amazing here that’s for sure 😍😍😍 - Anna
That pastry looked DELICIOUS!
It was Janice👌- Trevor
Hi Anna and Trevor, St. Martin is beautiful, I’ve been there twice and it’s great for shopping. Enjoy your stay and be blessed 🙏🏼🍀💕🇩🇴
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Such a beautiful island. I have a tip for everyone. Don’t drink in the jewelry shops in port. It ends up being very expensive even though the drinks are free. lol - lived and learned on a cruise ship stop. Enjoy your stay!!
Haha Noted! 😅 Don’t drink and shop - Anna
I did a trip to Saint Martin years ago with a friend. The most interesting thing I noticed was the contrast between the french tourists in Marigot (very stylish and avant garde) versus the American tourists at the Mullet Bay Golf Course close to our hotel, (mostly in traditional square golf attire), two uttery divergent species of humans in close proximity.
😂 you’re so right! We couldn’t get over the difference - Anna
The bakery you went to in Marigot is my wife and my favorite place. They have the BEST gelato!
So good!
The airport beach is quite an attraction. A must visit place. Nice video.
I’d rather have this season, all year! Thanks for sharing. This is one of my stops on my next cruise, but I wanted a video that focuses on the island, instead of the cruise. You definitely have a new follower!
Welcome aboard... we have another new video on the island plus 1 more coming next week 🤙 - Trevor
One of my fav Caribbean islands for sure. The beach at Philipsburg will be much more calm but you've probably already been there by now.
Yes we’ve been there and it was so much calmer. That beach will be in the next video 😀 - Trevor
I stayed at Morgan Resort and loved it
I believe Saint Martin is one of the few islands that does not have any rivers or freshwater sources, so water is a premium and rainfall is collected in cisterns while most tap water is derived from one of the three seawater desalination plants on the island. Trevor and Anna, have you priced bottled water there? It's supposed to be rather expensive. Enjoy the beauty of the island!
Everything is expensive here to be honest. Including water! - Trevor
Omg your little outdoor space, patio thingy is amazing.
Love St. Martin and Phillipsburg. Beach life agrees with you two.
Haha thanks 😎 We do like our beaches - Trevor
Absolutely wild about Mullet Bay and the waves. When I went, it was literally the most calm and clear beach I've ever visited. It is currently my favorite beach in the world because of this. And it had zero seaweed. Interesting to see the difference you experienced compared to mine.
Yeah it was not very pleasant at all to be honest. Would luv to see it when it's calm - Anna
Love Arajet! It's funny how someone from the crew always says "Vamos ariba" just before the plane takes off
Luv that! - Anna
I will take summer everyday verses experiencing the other three seasons. Thanks for sharing
Same! Haha
Hey it's your Dominican primos . We will be following your everywhere making sure you are doing well. Have fun.
Thanks we so appreciate it! - Anna
I used to work on a cruise ship and we stopped in St Martin's port every week. I loved that the beach was so accessible from the ship for a quick dip, however, I don't think I would vacation there with all the cruise ships, haha (so many). One thing that I found sad is they were removing mangroves to make room for more ships:( I am looking forward to my trip to Las Terrenas next month, thanks to many of your informative videos, I had never heard of it before watching your videos, so thank you!
Have so much fun in LT… we’re back there in a few weeks. Can’t wait! 😀 - Trevor
Beautiful place. Great info. Really nice video. Thanks guys.
Glad you enjoyed it! 🤗 - Anna
Hey just found your videos watched this and dominaca vlogs u guys are down to earth and genuine enjoy the ride
Welcome aboard! - Trevor
French St. Martin and Dutch St. Maarten are 2 different countires. Dutch Sint Maarten is part of the kingdon of The Netherlands. This includes 5 Dutch islands and The Netherlands itself. 3 of the Dutch islands(Saba, Statia, Boanaire) are considered to be special municipalities. St. Maarten, Aruba and Curaçao are constituent countries. The french side is an overseas collectivity of France and unlike the Dutch side, is part of the European Union. Hence why the Euro is the official currency used on the French side. The Dutch side will accept it as a form of payment but it is not the legal tender.
The legend concerning the division between the French and Dutch side is that each nation chose a runner that started on opposite ends of the island and ran towards each other until they met. The location where they met determined the dividing line between the nations. The cooperation treaty was signed in 1648 on a place called Concordia Hill.
😂 if that’s true… it’s the best thing ever! - Trevor
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@@DelightfulTravellers I was told the same thing from a local when we were visiting many years ago. We were also told that the French side is bigger becasue the drank less during that time and it helped them take more land. Not sure abuot that, but it's what we were told. Just thought I'd share. :) Happy travels!
Enjoy beautiful Caribbean! We visited St Martin on a cruise but was too short 🥲. Stay blessed 🙌🏽
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great video. enjoyed it from Oslo, Norway .
Hello Norway! Thanks for watching - Trevor
We’re going on a cruise in December and that’s one of our stops. I bought an excursion that takes us to Mullet Beach. I’ll be renting chairs! 😊
We hope the ocean is calm when you’re there. We sadly couldn’t swim that day - Anna
@@DelightfulTravellers me too! Although we’re pretty lazy and content in our lounge chairs with a drink! Lol hubby will go in the ocean no matter what!
Yes, I’m actually a St Martin resident (French side) so yes, you can actually add it as a country, or even 2 countries. When you take up health insurance for travel, they consider Sint Maarten a distinct country or territory, and Saint Martin French side as well. Neither as part of France or Holland. The difference though, is that, Saint Martin French. can since 2007 raise their own taxes and income taxes, independently from France, (much lower taxation than in France), but it’s still considered and an overseas collectivity of France (it used to be considered as a department of France, and the French side residents are getting French healthcare benefits and all the other social benefits like holidays etc, just as if they were in france. They have French Nationality and French passports. Neither is the case for the residents of Dutch sxm. They don’t get Dutch benefits, and their passport is specific to the Dutch Antilles. It’s not a Dutch passport. Now, Saint Martin French raises its own taxes, but it’s still considered French territory and one of the perriferial territories of the EU as well. So in French st martin you have both French and EU flags everywhere.
In duct St Maarten it’s different. at lower mast right nearby. It’s a part of the Dutch Antilles. Dutch Antilles in the 90’s or early 2000’s became a self administered part of the Dutch Royal overseas territories. But they are not a whole part of Holland anymore. They raise their own taxes, and they have much more indépendance from Holland than St Martin French has from France, as to how they police themselves, who and how they trade with, more indépendance as well in all decision making regarding healthcare systems etc.
The French side being technically a part of France still, and a part of the eu, if you fly with your dog that’s on a EU pet passport, you have no paperwork to do at all as long as you land , from a foreign land, on the French side or on Saint barths.
If you land with your dog in the Dutch side? A whole different story. You have to apply for an import permit, and there is a procedure to that that I just went through with my dog…. Next time I’m landing on the French side, I can tell you that.
So a Dutch person, with their dog, fly direct from amsterdam to Dutch side of Saint Martin, they have to apply for an import permit to land into sxm Juliana, like everybody else, even though they’re Dutch , and it’s Dutch Sint Maarten ! AND if they land on the French side , or in St barth, then no paperwork at all, just the pet EU passport with all valid vaccinations.
Sint Maarten Dutch has a Dutch naval base, they have the Dutch Gendarmerie there as well, bit to help with things, not to rule over people. Sxm Dutch is considered as a third country, as it’s not at all part of the eu anymore, and the same goes for the rest of the Netherlands Antilles (Bonaire, curaçao, Aruba, etc..)
Greetings 🫡 from playa ermitaño samana Dominican rep , just made it - -) thank you for sharing. Beautiful st Martin
Have so much fun! - Anna
@@DelightfulTravellers thank you - the weather is kind of gray - but sunny - playa ermitaño is unbelievably beautiful 😻- can’t believe my eyes - from here out next stop -) playa Jackson samana - this is a secret beach 🏝️ ,
So that island is basically like las terrenas, DR. Similar variety of food gastronomy and turquoise blue waters.
No it’s very different … pricier and more tourists overall. Las Terrenas is like no other place we’ve been to 🙂 Totally different vibe here - Trevor
Hi guys...loved this video. FYI, ARAJET also has flights ✈️ to Toronto and Montreal.
We've been paying attention to all of their flights that's for sure 😀 - Trevor
Oh boy, every minute of this video was stunning….love the beach scene and that cute accommodation is just my thing! Vibrant, colourful, beautiful shots Trevor! You both look so well 👍😎🤗wish I was there!!
Thank you so much Helen! It truly is paradise here 😍 We never want to leave - Anna
👍🏻Absolutely a new country!!!
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So fun you are able to affordable explore outside the DR. Loved the studio perfect for two. Ughh the internet! Beautiful video looking forward to seeing more of the island. ~Cara ❤
Thanks so much guys! Sadly we’re back to even more internet problems as of late 😑- Trevor
Another Awesome Adventure Trevor & Anna🙂❤👍Thank You
Thanks for watching! 😊 - Anna
Great vid! Going in a week! Staying at Orient Bay.
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One of my favourite cruise ports 😊
Oh that beach by the cruise port! - Anna
Great video!!!
I wonder if this is current. Has it been awhile since you filmed this?
I am hoping to see some good current video of Orient Bay Beach!!! Please!!!!!!
Happy Travels!!!
That was scary with that landing plane 😳
I've visited the Ditch side but I've not been to the French side yet.
Beautiful spot! Greetings from Canadian snowbirds currently on the Pacific coast of Mexico (Bucerias). I feel the US exchange pain with you!
I think I would take a pass on sitting on a beach under the airport landing strip 😳
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Great video!!!!
I wonder if it has been a while since you filmed this?? Or is it current.
I am hoping to see some current footage of Orient Bay Beach... Pretty Please!!!
Thanks so much.. Happy travels!
It’s very current! Orient Bay will be in an upcoming video - Trevor
@@DelightfulTravellers Thanks so much!!!! Looking forward to your videos!!!
Nice island! 🏖️
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Nice content guys! We’re currently anchored out in nettle bay right in front of your guys cute apartment. If you need any other tips about the island or places to see / eat let us know! Happy to help
Thanks guys! We're no longer on the island but we had a blast 🤗 We'll check out some of your videos as well - Anna
Can you drink the water there? On both sides?
Awesome place
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Keep traveling the Caribbean
I was just in Curaçao recently. Was told the French side is the best side , the Dutch side is poor poor . Enjoy !
We like the French side more for sure. It all depends on the vibe you’re after 👍 - Trevor
@@DelightfulTravellers well my party days are well over . Decided that last year when I cancelled going to the full moon party . I remember asking if you guys were going to go and your answer was a quick no lol .
Beautiful St Martin. Arajet just got airplane number 9, out of 45. They are waiting for the US routes approval.
We will definitely fly with them again! - Trevor
Love your guys videos. We are going to bahamas in May and my wife is looking for some shorts. She loved Anna's black and white shorts. Do you mind saying where you got them? Thank you have fun in Saint marten.
Awe thanks 😊 I got them at good old Amazon amzn.to/3HUQZUh - Anna
Hi guys, i like your videos. How did you travel form cabarete to santo domingo?
I rented the same car in curaçao. When you go to the beach to park everyone else has the same car lol
Haha
Wow amazing beach, how do you find the pricing to be in comparison to the DR?
Astronomically higher! 😂- Trevor
Thought so@@DelightfulTravellers
Yes You Can Add A New Country, Even Though Both Part Of France & Netherlands
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Hey guys are your e coming back to DR or keep traveling? reason I’m asking is cause love you to have you guys around , am a big fan of yours and I live in DR by the way!!! Hope you’re coming back!!!!
Yes of course we are going back to the DR! That’s our home. We said that in videos 😉 We’re just off exploring for the next month or so - Anna
Having just come back from the one thing that surprised me was the terrible traffic. These French and Dutch folks need to invest in public transit.
100% ... the traffic is so bad! - Anna
Don't forget that Hispaniola is also Caribbean Island shared by 2 nations: DR and Haiti
100% … but it’s a little different here as it’s a completely open border - Trevor
How many hrs from santo domingo?
It’s just a 1 hour flight! 🤗 - Anna
Nice 🍺🍺 Do they speak English on both sides?
Yes you’ll find English on both sides 👍 - Trevor
Are you going to Anguilla????
Yes!
@@DelightfulTravellers amazing we love your channel! Still need to go to DR again and check out cabaret and LT thank you!!!
Can you tell me where I should go if I have a week in april 🥺 all we want is pristine beache with neon water and good food options and some affordable options for food as well. Im between LT which or anguilla
You forgot Turks and Caicos in your list of islands you’ve visited 😊
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Beautiful Airbnb
Went there years ago with my wife at the time! Loved getting naked on some of the beaches! lol also there used to be the Sunset beach Bar right beside the landing strip where you were. They had a live camera in the small round cabana (way ahead of the time in that era! lol) The girls would drink for free if they were topless! lol Heineken were only a Dollar each! Air France was the Big event of the day when it took off! Could never figure out why people wanted to hang on to the fence and get pummeled with rocks and debris from the runway! lol Have fun and try out one of the Casinos also the French side has the best Food but get ready to spend big bucks!
Haha it sounds like you had a great time! - Trevor
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Maybe you're not aware of it, but tourists have tragically died as the result of jet blasts at the airport site.
Yes we have read that. We were standing well off to the side just to be safe - Anna
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I think the real skill of professional TH-camrs...such as yourselves...is to make the dullest place very watchable...and this place is as dull as my worst nightmare of a beach 'paradise' could be....give me culture, history and architecture everyday over an allyoucaneat/allyoucandrink sandpit in the middle of nowhere!!!
It does stretch your skills.
Thanks? 😂 - Trevor