St.
Martin
The
smallest island in the world ever to have
been partitioned between two different
nations, St. Martin/St. Maarten has been
shared by the French and the Dutch in
a spirit of neighborly cooperation and
mutual friendship for almost 350 years.
The
border is almost imperceptible. and people
cross back and forth without ever realizing
they are entering a new country. The only
marker is a monument between Union Road
and Bellevue, testifying to centuries
of peaceful cohabitation and the treaty
that made the arrangement possible. |
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Grand
Case
The
sweeping curve of the beach at Grand Case near
the northern tip of the island shelters a little
fishing village that is famous not only for its
fine foods but also for its distinctive style
of architecture. Elaborate carvings and firetwork,
in what is called a gingerbread style, adorn the
fronts of the small wooden houses painted in pastel
colors, and the effect is truly charming. Some
of the island's best restaurants also happen to
be located in this area.
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