This dual nation island is a record breaker, being the smallest land mass in the world to be shared by two sovereign nations - France and The Netherlands. Of the island's 37 square miles, 20.5 are on the French side and 16.5 are on the Dutch side making St Martin / St Maarten one of the most fascinating islands in the Caribbean and the perfect island to kick back and relax. Over 100 different nationalities call St Martin / St Maarten home, which mean the streets buzz with the melody of anything from Spanish, French, Creole, and Papiamento to Cantonese and Hindi. The official languages are French, Dutch and English. The busiest time of the year, December through March belongs to the Trade Winds which keep the island at a comfortable 70 - 89 degrees Fahrenheit average temperature making St Martin / St Maarten one of the most revisited islands in the Caribbean.

And when it comes to food St Maarten / St Martin has been pushing the culinary boundaries for decades and shows no sign of melting down. With over 500 restaurants in just 37 square miles, you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere in the world that offers such a variety of consistently epicurean quality. From Grand Case where you will find the best French restaurants on the island to Marina Royale in Marigot for fresh sea food restaurants to Maho for the best Italian restaurants, there is something for every plate and pocket book. No other Caribbean island offers such culinary variety.