St. Maarten/St. Martin

Depending on which side of the island you land/arrive on it could be spelt two ways.  One side is Dutch and one is French.  There are some really big differences but everyone gets along.  For example: you can drink and drive on the Dutch side to a degree, however the French side has the breathalyser test, there are many fast food places on the Dutch side, but you don't find one single one on the French side, on the Dutch side you follow Dutch law, on the French it is France governed. 

The people in St. Maarten are so friendly, everyone says hello or greets each other.  We ventured throughout the island and tried their guavaberry liqueur, all I can say about that is YUM.  It has a distinct taste but it was soooo yummy.  We visited the capital of the French side, Marigot and went to the scary beach where the planes fly over your head and you get sand blasted.  This is not a fable, a plane came in while we were at the bar and it was a little too close for comfort.  Definitely an experience to try, although you will never find me right in the planes path, the sand looked like it hurt.

We also visited Orient Beach, and it was stunning, white beaches, clear water and so picturesque.  Mylee had fallen asleep at this time, but Kiya got to experience the water at this beach.