St. Maarten

St. Maarten ("the Friendly Island")

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January 22nd 2012
St. Maarten, also known as "the Friendly Island"...half Dutch/half French. A lively welcome by the locals with steel band music playing at the port, when stepping off the "Celebrity Eclipse" cruise ship on 28 December, 2011, will always be remembered. Browsing and shopping in Marigot was fun (weekly Wednesday art market - where local artists display their colorful creations). Upon arrival ... read more

North America » United States

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more