The US Dollar is widely recognized on both sides, offering convenience to most travelers, whereas the Euro is the official currency on the French side. It is advisable to carry a combination of both currencies to ensure smooth transactions.
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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.
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.
As US Dollars are so widely used across the Caribbean, a secure currency card can be really handy for your holiday spends. Simply load it with dollars before you go and you can top up while you're travelling, withdraw money from cash machines and make contactless payments.
The US Dollar is widely recognized on both sides, offering convenience to most travelers, whereas the Euro is the official currency on the French side. It is advisable to carry a combination of both currencies to ensure smooth transactions.
For our visitors, the main difference will be felt by the more widely available bustling nightlife, casinos, shopping and activities available on Dutch side St Maarten, whereas slightly larger French side St Martin offers a larger array of nature areas to explore.
St. Maarten (and its French counterpart, St. Martin) is considered the melting pot of the Caribbean. Three days are enough time to experience the island's rich diversity of cultures and activities, and even venture farther afield in the Lesser Antilles.
Maarten/St. Martin. Tap water is safe to drink, but bottled water is recommended. High-SPF sunscreen is essential and recommended for those not used to intense sunlight.
There is violent crime amongst members of the illegal drugs world, but this rarely affects tourists. The main tourist areas are generally safe, but you should take sensible precautions. Avoid remote areas at night. Do not take valuables to the beach.
A famous jet-set getaway, Sint Maarten is known as one of the more expensive islands in the Caribbean. Gary Meenaghan proves it's possible for a family to stay, and enjoy, for a month without breaking the bank. Almost as soon as I paid for the flights, I realized my mistake.
There are plenty of ATMs in the Caribbean, so you can withdraw the local currency if you need to. Though, it's best to exchange your money before you go as the rate at cashpoints isn't great, and the vast majority will charge interest. Credit cards are widely accepted in larger towns and cities.
The Antillean Guilder or Florin is the official currency in St.Maarten, which is divided into 100 cents. US dollars are accepted at the majority of businesses on the Dutch side of the island. On the French side, the euro is the official currency.