This caribbean island is a myriad of different nationalities and cultures bought together in just 86 km2.
The Arawaks called our island Oulichi (the island of women !) The cannibalistic Amerindians named her Soualiga (the salt island). It wasn't until Chrisptophe Columbus sailed by on a november 11th, that we had the name we use today. However, we locals prefer our name, "the Friendly island"...

St Maarten island is world renowned because its high quality restaurants. Try out, the "lolos" , the local restaurants of st maarten in Grand case for a truly "local" experience. Or wander through our local produce market in Marigot, capital of st martin, and sample an array of Caribbean fruit and vegetables, spices and herbs, and of course home made runs in all flavours...