Can you drink and drive in St Martin?

Can you drink and drive in St Martin? There is a law against driving while impaired for any reason. The French side is part of France and enforces their laws which are stricter than those in the US. The limit is 0.05 BAC versus 0.08 in the US. For a 150 lb man, one drink will raise his BAC by 0.02.

Which is better the French side or the Dutch side St. Martin?

VERDICT: If you want more calm and laid-back properties, stay on the French side. If you want convenience and easy access to nightlife, stay on the Dutch side.

How do you get around St Maarten without a car?

Traveling by public bus (more like a minivan) is a reasonable means of transport on St. Maarten/St. Martin if you don't mind a bit of inconvenience and overcrowding. Buses run daily from 5am to midnight and serve most major locations on both sides of the island.

Can you drink and drive in St. Maarten?

In St Maarten, the legal blood alcohol level is 50mg per 100ml of blood. This is lower than in the UK so even one drink can take you over the limit. We always recommend when driving in an unfamiliar country, you should never drink then get behind the wheel.

What side of St Maarten is better?

While Sint Maarten has the upper hand in nightlife, the French side of the island is known for having the more pristine beaches. Notoriously white sands edge up against crystalline turquoise oceans on the shorelines along the island's northern face.

What is the most popular food in Saint Martin?

What is the best month to go to St. Martin?

The dry season, from December to April, is the most pleasant. This is also the peak season for tourists who come to enjoy the agreeable weather and summer temperatures. The sunshine is almost constant during this period, with hardly any rain.

What alcohol is St Martin known for?

Guavaberry is the National Liqueur of Sint Maarten / St. Martin. The Guavaberry Emporium is a protected National Historical Monument, built on the site of an ancient synagogue in the middle of town.

What is the legal drinking age in St. Maarten?

The legal drinking age on St. Maarten/St. Martin is 18 years.

When not to go to St. Martin?

The island's weather is pleasant year-round, but these are times when rain showers are less likely. Summer and early fall are not good for a vacation; many hotels close in this offseason and there's a chance of hurricanes. Also avoid visiting in winter and early spring (mid-December to April) if you can.

Where not to stay in St. Maarten?

If you want to talk about worst area, then we can talk about Sandy Ground and Agrement (both in Marigot). Best Area : The French Low lands, Orient Bay residencial Park and Oyster Pond..

Do they speak English in St. Maarten?

English is the most commonly spoken language along with a local dialect. The official languages are French for Saint-Martin, and both Dutch and English for Sint Maarten.

Do I need to carry my passport in St. Maarten?

Upon arrival in Sint Maarten, you must have: a U.S. passport valid for the duration of your stay; a completed Embarkation and Disembarkation Card (ED-Card).

Is St Martin a party island?

In St Maarten, we believe in the old saying, “work hard, play hard.” In fact, St. Maarten is known for its exciting nightlife where the guava berry liqueur flows, and the casinos invite you in for a night of luck.

Do I need cash in St. Maarten?

The US Dollar is accepted everywhere on the island. Local currency and US Dollar ATM machines (Maestro/Cirrus) are situated throughout the island. Major credit cards are accepted in most tourist establishments.