Emergency Telephone Numbers

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ATM Locations

On the Dutch Side

The Windward Island Bank accepts Visa, Mastercard and cards marked Cirrus. ATM's located at Headquarters Building,    Pondfill Cyrus Wathey square Branch,, RAMs on Bush Road and the Simpson Bay branch on Airport Road and at Bobby's Marina.

ABN AMRO-Bank accepts Visa, Mastercard and Cirrus at their Headquarters Building on Emmaplein (marina end of         Frontstreet in Philipsburg) also the Colebay branch on Union Road

French Side

The ATM in the image above is on Rue de la Republique in Marigot.

There are numerous ATM's on both sides of the island. Remember, the ones on the french side only deliver Euros. While the ATM's on the Dutch side offer Antillian Guilders and U.S. dollars. You also get to choice your language, a choice of English, Dutch and Papiamento.

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Banking Hours

French side

Monday to Friday 8 a.m - 3 p.m.

Dutch Side

Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Climate

The average temperature is 80 F, dry at 40" annually, water temperature is 78 F.

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Currency

Dutch Side

Antillean Guilders  (N.a.f..) is the official currency. U.S dollars also welcome.

French Side

The Euro is the official currency on the French side, although U.S. dollars are graciously accepted

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Drinking Water

Desaliation plants on both sides of the island provide perfectly safe for drinking tap water. Imported bottled water is also available

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Driving

Foreign and International drivers licences are accepted on both the Dutch and French sides of the island. Driving is on the right hand side.

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Electricity

French Side: 220 volts AC (60 cycles)

Dutch Side: 110 volts (60 cycles)

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Size of the Island

The total size of the island is 37 square miles. The Dutch side is 16 square miles. The French side is 21 square miles.

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National Holidays

New Years Day
Epiphany (January 6, French side only)
Good Friday
Easter Monday
Queens Birthday (April 30, Dutch side only)
Labor Day (May 1st)
Ascension Day
Bastille Day (July 14th, French side only)
St Maarten Day (November 11, Dutch side)
Concordia  Day (November 11, French side)
Christmas Day
Boxing day (December 26)

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Official languages

St Maarten: Dutch
St Martin: French
English is widely spoken on both sides

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Shopping Hours

Dutch Side:  Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Shops also occasionally open on Sunday if there is a cruise ship in port

French Side:  Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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Taxis

Taxi rates are set by the governments on both sides of the island. Taxis are unmetered. Charges are based on carrying two passengers per trip, an extra fee is charged for each additional passenger. A large board with the fares to most major points on the island is on display at Juliana Airport. Always ask the driver the fare in advance. Tip 10-15%.

There are three main taxi ranks on the island, Philipsburg, Frontstreet, main peir Tel: 22359. Juliana Airport, Tel:54317 and in Marigot at the harbour Tel: 87 56 54.

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Telephones

Calling from the French side to the Dutch side or vise versa is an international call.

When calling from the French side to the Dutch side dail 19 (5995) then the number. If calling from the U.S.A. to the French side dail 011-590-number.

When calling from the Dutch to the French side dail 06 then the number. If calling from the U.S.A. to the Dutch side dail.
011-(5995)-number.

AT&T Direct Service:
St. Martin: 0-800-99-0011
St Maarten: 1-800-872-2881

French Side Information: 12
Dutch Side Information: 22211

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Time

Atlantic Standard Time, one hour ahead of New York time, except during Daylight Saving when the time is the same.