- Coors Light probably owns the island, as it is the most popular beer.
- For a five day trip, one 1-oz can of sunscreen, one 1-oz bottle of sunscreen, and one 3-oz bottle of sunscreen is the perfect amount for two people.
- Euros are equal to dollars in the town of Grand Case, if you're paying in cash.
- The Dutch side of the island is Sint Maarten; the French side is Saint Martin.
- All houses and buildings are made out of concrete to withstand the hurricane season.
- Soccer and basketball are the most popular sports on the island, especially watching the NBA.
- The French side of the island is less built up than the Dutch side. Nature lovers should stay on the French side, and shopaholics should stay on the Dutch. We obviously stayed on the French side.
- There is not a clear border between the French and Dutch side.
- There are butterflies and flies everywhere. Hummingbirds can also be seen a lot.
- Pic du Paradise is an hour and a half hike up to the tallest point on the island, and almost an hour and a half hike back down.
- It is very convenient to hire a driver; you can get almost anywhere in just 30 minutes. Even better, businesses are very helpful and will call your driver when needed.
- Johnny Cakes are a treat in the island. They're essentially fried dough, and they are delicious.
- The drinking water is safe, which is great because bottled water costs about five Euro each.
- Gas is $1.75 per liter.
- To buy a car, you get it shipped from the states. There is also no shipping charge.
- It is a madhouse at the gates in the airport. They have enough seats for maybe one flight, while they have gates for five flights.
- In the airport, after you clear the gate, you are bussed to your plane.
- As an added bonus, Chris(topher) and I learned that we travel well together :).
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