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Located in St. Martin the town St. Louis, above, was built in 1789
to defend French settlers against invading British and pirate forces.
The French weren't the only island occupants, however. Legend has
it two earlier settlers one Dutch, one French met in Oyster Bay
and paced around the island in opposite directions to divide it
between their countries. Thus, the island today is two separate
nations possessing distinct cultures and attractions. Dutch St.
Maartin offers more nightlife and bustling activity, while French
St. Martin is laid-back, and known for it's numerous superb restaurants.
This dual nature is not a traveling hassle it's a bonus. The two
cultures have peacefully co-existed for nearly 350 years, and the
37-square-mile island is readily accessible by rental car, bus,
or taxi. You can do it all in St. Martin/St. Maartin: shop, dine,
play golf or tennis, sunbathe, gamble, engage in all types of water
sports, and even take a quick trip to nearby islands. The only possible
downside is that the island is thoroughly developed and discovered.
You may be "doing it all" with a crowd. But if a crowd is more what
you're looking for then Carnival
Cruise Lines may have the kind of crowd you want.
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