Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine April 2017 | Page 428

PLACES OF INTEREST St. Maarten is the southern part of the island of St. Martin which is divided in two. St Maarten is Dutch whilst St Martin, the other part is French. Magnificent beaches dot the landscape of both parts of the island but in addition to the beaches, there are other interesting areas to explore. Casinos Casinos are only located on the Dutch part of the island, St Maarten but even so there are 14 different ones to play in. The ones in the capital Philipsburg are more orientated to the cruise ship passengers but the ones in other places like Maho, Cupecoy and Simpson Bay cater to more long term visitors to the island and so provide entertainment and stay open until the early hours of the morning. © www.vacationstmaarten.com