If you're seeking a varying mix of cultures with all the frills of a beach vacation, hop a flight to St. Maarten and enjoy the mix of Dutch and French influence that surrounds this Caribbean island. The French and Dutch have shared this island for centuries - the Dutch on the southern half, the French to the north. Travelers booking flights to St. Maarten (also referred to as St. Martin) are in for a unique vacation experience. 

Flights to St. Maarten arrive on the Dutch side. Dutch St. Maarten is widely known as a tourist hotbed for shopping. The duty-free shops welcome thousands of tourists a year who come via cruise ship or flight to St. Maarten. While the Dutch side is arguably more populated and offers more for the first-time visitor to explore, the French side is scenic and calm, providing a the necessary respite for tourists needing a break from everyday life.

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St Maarten Climate

Thanks to its Caribbean locations, St Maarten is mostly sunny and warm all year round. The average monthly temperatures range from 72 degrees F to 86 degrees F; 66 degrees F to 81 degrees F inland. Like most islands in the Caribbean, rain showers are common but short. If you're booking flights to St. Maarten keep in mind the time you travel - cheap flights to St Maarten can be found during the off-season, but the St Maarten flights and accommodations rise during the Christmas-New Year's holiday season.

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Passport/Visa

All tourists must have a return ticket, or an onward ticket to a foreign destination, and must indicate a local address on their immigration forms.

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Entry Requirements

US citizens need a passport or a birth certificate with raised seal and photo identification to enter St Maarten; a return ticket or proof of onward travel is also required. Green card holders must have a valid passport. No visa is necessary for a stay of up to three months.

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