Smoking is allowed inside bars and restaurants in Sint Maarten. However, we do not accept Cigars/Cigarillos, Hookah Pipes, or Illegal Substances.
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Is there a limit of how many cartons of cigarettes you can pack in your checked luggage? There is no physical limit other than what will fit in the bag, but if you're importing them into another country, you'll be required to pay duty on the amount in excess of the allowance, which is usually one carton.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection limits the number of cigarettes you can bring into the United States from most foreign countries to 200 cigarettes, or two cartons.
Are we allowed to smoke in the rooms or on the balcony? We are a smoke-free property. We provide designated smoking areas outdoors, but smoking is not permitted indoors or on balconies.
Tobacco: 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250 g of smoking tobacco. Alcoholic beverages: 4 liters of still wine (under 18%) or 16 liters of beer or 2 liters of alcohol over 22%.
The US Dollar is accepted everywhere on the island. Local currency and US Dollar ATM machines (Maestro/Cirrus) are situated throughout the island. Major credit cards are accepted in most tourist establishments.
Despite having two different official currencies, the US Dollar is accepted on both sides, with St. Maarten using the US Dollar the most. It is not unusual to receive change in US Dollar even when payment is made with the guilder.
DRINKING WATERTap water on the island comes from desalinated seawater and is drinkable. We do recommend drinking bottled water which is readily available throughout the island.
Yes, you can use your cell phone on St.Martin to call inside the island or to anywhere else. I called *611 on my cell, pressed 4 a couple of times and got a CS rep. He added the international dialing feature.
While smoking on balconies is generally not allowed, there may be certain exceptions and limitations depending on the hotel's specific policies. Some Marriott hotels may have designated smoking areas on their premises, which might include outdoor spaces such as patios or designated smoking zones.
According to the Transportation Security Administration, it is not prohibited to bring cigarettes or other tobacco-related items on board, in checked baggage, or in carry-on bags. You must, however, declare these products.