Generally, you're permitted to bring in items intended for your personal use, including tobacco, cameras, film, and a limited supply of liquor -- usually 40 ounces. Just before you leave home, check with the St. Maarten/St. Martin (as well as St.
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Barts' official language is French, but English is fluently spoken. The official currency is the Euro, but American dollars are often accepted. Electricity is 220-240 volts - 50 hertz. Adapters for other voltages are provided in our villas and hotels.
Yes, absolutely, it's worth it. The description of the vacation you desire, relaxation, pool, beach, dining experiences, it's got to be one of the best places in the Caribbean for that. Combined with the French culture and hospitlaity and it's downright hypnotic.
The St Barts paradox is that luxury goods (e.g. Hermès bags, Cartier jewelry, Louis Vuitton suitcases) are tax-free, so about 20% cheaper than in the US or France. Yet, daily necessities, from fresh vegetables to house rents, are very expensive compared with the US.
For American and Canadian citizens, you must have a valid passport, obligatorily accompanied by a return or continuation of travel ticket, it is not necessary to have a visa if the stay is shorter or equal to 30 days.