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Perhaps the most diverse culture in the Caribbean can be found in the beach vacation destination of St Martin / St. Maarten.  Beach front rentals show the division of the island stems from half ownership by both the Dutch, yielding Saint Maarten, and the French, called St Martin.  The split between the cultures only enriches the experience for those renting holiday villas on this colorful island paradise.  With cooler temperatures in the high eighties year round and mounds of sunshine, vacation rentals in St Martin / Saint Maarten make the perfect place to listen to the steel drums and enjoy a tropical drink. 

Vacation homes in St Martin / Saint Maarten enjoys access to 36 beaches across the island making every cottage into beach rentals.  On the French side of the island, St Martin boasts of more restaurants per capita than any other place on earth making food always close to your vacation home in Saint Maarten.  The Dutch side of the island, St Martin embodies the best of the thriving city life with a tropical island flair that surrounds your St Martin vacation rental home.  With activities such as snorkeling, golfing, and sight seeing, the two sides of the island should provide the ideal backdrop for fun in your vacation rental in St Martin.

Attractions near your St. Martin Vacation Rentals:

• Fort Amsterdam:  As the first Dutch built Caribbean fort, Fort Amsterdam was built to protect the Dutch interest in the divided island.  While the peace lasted, the Dutch strong hold of Fort Amsterdam had a significant influence on building the Dutch culture.  However, less than two years after completion of Fort Amsterdam, it was captured by the Spaniards and remodeled to include a chapel.  Because of neglect and frequent harsh Caribbean storms, the most impressive part of the once great Fortress is the view of the island.
• Marigot:  Marigot is the perfect island paradise to pick up duty-free gifts to take home to loved ones or that great souvenir that will always remind you of your trip to St. Martin.  Enjoy a day in shopping in the sun and hit the highlights of great cafes to watch the sun go down with a refreshing cold drink.
• Fort Louis:  Fort Louis was originally built many decades ago to protect the businesses district of St. Martin from the raids of privateers in neighboring islands and frequent attacks from within the city.  Mostly demolished by time, Fort Louis has an incredible view of the bay and coastline spanning around the island into the sunset below.

No matter which side of the island you pick a vacation rental home in Saint Maarten or one of the vacation rental homes in St Martin, the beach homes are sure to please!  Easy navigation throughout both halves of the island, vacation rentals Saint Maarten are centrally located to let you roam the island at will.

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