The best way to get around St. Martin and St. Maarten is in a rental car. But really, outside of walking, just about any means of navigating between the French and Dutch sides of the island is ...

Ferries departing the dual-nation island of St. Maarten and St. Martin offer easy sailing to surrounding destinations at ...

The island's unique position makes it possible to have fresh croissants in French Saint Martin, followed by lunch in Dutch Sint Maarten, and sunset cocktails in Anguilla.

St. Martin — or St. Maarten if you're on the Dutch side — easily breeds allegiance. The two sides have different governments, languages, cuisines, currencies and general dispositions.

Though one of the most densely developed islands in the Caribbean, St. Martin/St. Maarten remains a stunningly picturesque place, yet with ever more options for visitors.

Left: Saint Martin, the French side of the island, where travelers can hope for a serene, quite getaway. Right: Sint Maarten, the Dutch side of the island, with bars, casinos and an active ...