In 1648, the French and Dutch are said to have divided Saint Martin/Sint Maarten by walking in opposite directions from a central point. Explore Marigot, with colonial houses, markets, Creole charm, and codfish fritters; climb Fort Louis for bay views and a glimpse of Anguilla. In Grand Case, try traditional lolo restaurants. On the Dutch side, casinos, duty-free shops, and Mullet Bay's white sands and turquoise waves add a livelier contrast.

Six nautical miles north of Anguilla, this wild islet feels like a mirage in turquoise water: a protected sanctuary of white sand, clear seas, and open skies. Frigates and terns wheel overhead, while vibrant reefs make it a snorkeler's dream. Raw yet refined, the reserve offers pure escape-sun, silence, and a grilled lobster with chilled cocktails.

Saint-Barthélemy, just 10 km long and 4 km wide, might have stayed a hidden Caribbean pearl. But after David Rockefeller built a retreat here in 1957, and JFK visited in the 1960s, it became a discreet haven for the elite. Gustavia's harbor, with red roofs, palm hills, yachts, and sailboats, blends Saint-Tropez charm with Caribbean ease, luxury boutiques, and unforgettable style.

Saint-Barthélemy, just 10 km long and 4 km wide, might have stayed a hidden Caribbean pearl. But after David Rockefeller built a retreat here in 1957, and JFK visited in the 1960s, it became a discreet haven for the elite. Gustavia's harbor, with red roofs, palm hills, yachts, and sailboats, blends Saint-Tropez charm with Caribbean ease, luxury boutiques, and unforgettable style.

In 1648, the French and Dutch are said to have divided Saint Martin/Sint Maarten by walking in opposite directions from a central point. Explore Marigot, with colonial houses, markets, Creole charm, and codfish fritters; climb Fort Louis for bay views and a glimpse of Anguilla. In Grand Case, try traditional lolo restaurants. On the Dutch side, casinos, duty-free shops, and Mullet Bay's white sands and turquoise waves add a livelier contrast.