Sint Maarten, the Dutch side of the island, has a different energy entirely from its French neighbour. This is where the Caribbean gets lively: bustling Philipsburg, duty-free Front Street, casino nights and the roar of jets landing just feet above Maho Beach.
An autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Sint Maarten is one of the region's busiest cruise ports and a major yachting hub, home to Simpson Bay Lagoon, one of the largest natural lagoons in the Caribbean.
For guests wanting to explore both sides of the island — or simply arrive somewhere unforgettable — a helicopter flight over Sint Maarten delivers a view few visitors ever see.
