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Location Overview / Where is St. Maarten located?: The island is in the Caribbean Sea, 18.02 latitude and 63.07 longitude, 150 miles southeast of Puerto Rico. it covers 37 square miles, with Dutch St. Maarten on the South spanning 16 square miles and French Saint Martin on the North covering 21. The island is the smallest land mass to be shared by two separate governments.
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Pepto Bismol When traveling to areas that are pron to diarhea, take two teaspoons of Pepto Bismol before each meal and the chances of you getting diarrhea are reduced.
Choosing a car-rental agency When choosing a car-rental agency, ask your travel agent about a company's customer-service record. How has the company responded to late plane arrivals and vehicle mishaps? Are there often lines at the rental counter? If you're traveling during a holiday period, does a confirmed reservation guarantee you a car?
Population: 41,000 people live on St.Maarten and 36,000 on Saint Martin.
Drugs: The use, sale, or possession of drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, crack, or any controlled substance is ILLEGAL in St. Maarten. Violators are subject to arrest, fines, and imprisonment by law. If you are approached by someone trying to sell you drugs, be firm and say NO.
Customs: St. Maarten is the only completely duty-free port in the Caribbean. No vaccination certificates are required unless arriving from an area experiencing an epidemic.
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