Discover Saint-Martin

The Friendly Island

Where is Saint-Martin located?

Saint-Martin is a small island located in the North Caribbean. There are direct flights from the United States coming to this little paradise everyday.

It is is only 2,5 hours away from Miami and 3 hours away from New York. JOIN US!
To which Country Saint-Martin belongs?

Saint-Martin is a special island in many ways. A small island divided in two countries :
Sint Maarten belongs to the Dutch and Saint-Martin belongs to the... FRENCH!

Both sides of the island offer a different experience and have different assets. The border is between is open so everybody can venture around this island as they wish, at all time.
Which currency is used in Saint-Martin?
You can pay in two main currencies when visiting Saint-Martin:
- Euros (the main currency of the French side)
- US dollars (the main currency of the Dutch side)
As a result of the open border, both of those currencies are accepted on both sides.
Why Saint-Martin's nickname is "The Friendly Island"?

Thanks to its bi-nationality status and it's central location in the Caribbean, Saint-Martin is an island composed of a huge melting pot of nationalities.

Starting with the Dutchs and the Frenches, but also with people coming from all over the Caribbean, South America and North America. Everybody is friendly welcomed to our dear island.
What is the most popular time to visit Saint-Martin?

Our high season starts around the 20th of December - for Christmas break - and ends at on the 30th of April. Our Caribbean "winter" is pretty warm and welcoming!

The middle season goes on from the 1st of May until the 31st of August and allows our lucky visitors to enjoy a perfect weather without the crowed.

Our low season is in September and October, as it is also the hurricane season which comes along a very hot and humid forecast.

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Christmas in Saint-Martin

What do you have planned for your 2024 Christmas? Nothing exciting?

Well, we have a wonderful idea to make this one count more than any other. Join us in Saint-Martin and celebrate under the Caribbean sun and the turquoise warm sea.

Christmas vacations under the sun of Saint-Martin

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Saint-Martin's beaches

How many beaches is there in Saint-Martin?

Between the French and the Dutch side of Saint-Martin, there are 38 incredible beaches on Saint-Martin.

All of them are worth the visit with only white sand beach, turquoise and crystal clear water and most of the time, a bright sun to color your skin.
What are the best beaches of Saint-Martin?

We love every single beach of Saint-Martin but for some of them, our heart melts completely. See our selection on the galery bellow.
What is the average temperature of the water?

Warm enough to plunge into it without thinking, refreshing enough to regenerate from the hot sun!

From 25 celcius degrees / 77 farenheit degrees
To 30 celius degrees / 86 farenheit degrees

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Where to stay in Saint-Martin?

With Soualiga Homes assistance, of course!

French side, or Dutch side?

Both sides are great to visit and to stay at!

We do have a little preference for the french side which is well known to be more charming and authentic in every ways (facilities, restaurants...).
Where are most of Soualiga Homes vacation rentals located?

So far, all of our vacation rentals are located in Orient Bay.

It is by far the best neighborhood to stay at of the French side for many different reasons.
Why is Orient Bay so popular as a place to stay?

Orient Bay is by far the best neighborhood to stay at of the French side for many different reasons.

Its beach (Orient Beach) belongs to the top 10 best beach of the year, every year... With its 1,5 kilometers lenght of white sand beach and turquoise water, there is place for everybody!

Its location, only a few minutes - driving distance - to all the hot spots of Saint-Martin (Pinel Island, Grand-Case, Anse Marcel, Marigot).

It's village spirit, with all the facilities needed (beach restaurants, gastronomic restaurants, supermarket, french bakery, hair dresser, ice cream shop...).