Practical Information in St Maarten
Arm yourself with a new bathing costume and lots of suntan lotion. Bring a stash of extra money in case you leave the beach and visit the casinos and shops. Come hungry. The food here is the best in the Caribbean.
GMT
GMT -4
Money
Netherlands Antilles florin (guilder or ANG) is the legal tender in St Maarten. The Euro (€) is the official St Martin currency. US Dollars (US$) are accepted everywhere.
Visas
Each country has its own regulations and restrictions for its visitors. Find specific visa information for your destination.
Health
Travelling to (sub) tropical destinations means taking care of your health. Read more about health issues for the area you're visiting.
Electricity
St Maarten: 110V, 50 Hz, flat two-pin plugs are standard.
St Martin: 220V, 60 Hz, round two-pin plugs are standard.
Dialling Code
St Maarten: +599 (national), 54 plus local number.
St Martin: +590 (national), 590 plus local number.
St Maarten/St Martin Tourist Info
Travel Insurance
Read more and open a travel insurance policy straightaway.
Fit In
‘No worries' is the island mantra. Bring your biggest smile. Relax in casual clothes - bathing suit, shades, shorts and t-shirts - but remember to include something a bit smarter for a nice restaurant dinner.
Public holidays 2011-2012
- St Maarten
- Good Friday 22 Apr
- Easter Monday 25 Apr
- Queen's Birthday 30 Apr
- Labour Day 1 May
- Ascension Day 2 Jun
- Whit Monday 13 Jun
- Emancipation Day 1 Jul
- St Maarten Day 11 Nov
- Kingdom Day 15 Dec
- Christmas 25-26
- New Year's Day 1 Jan
- St Martin
- Good Friday 22 Apr
- Easter Monday2 5 Apr
- Labour Day 1 May
- Victory Day 1945 8 May
- Abolition Day 27 May
- Ascension Day 2 Jun
- Whit Monday 13 Jun
- Bastille Day 14 Jul
- Assumption Day 15 Aug
- All Saints Day 1 Nov
- St Martin's Day/Armistice Day 11 Nov
- Christmas 25-26 Dec
- New Year's Day 1 Jan
