St. Maarten is by far the most unique island in the Caribbean . This thirty-seven square mile island is actually the smallest piece of land in the world shared by two countries, France and The Netherlands. The island’s residents are very proud of their nearly 350-year history of peaceful co-existence. This understated absence of conflict testifies to one of the island's most precious and attractive characteristics—it’s unusual serenity. St. Maarten / St. Martin enjoys the perfect blend of European culture with the beauty of a Caribbean paradise. The island boasts some of the best beaches, truly duty free shopping, fine hotels, and exciting casinos. It also has maintained the title of the true gastronomic capital of the Caribbean for many years.

Situated about 150 miles east of Puerto Rico, Dutch St. Maarten (the French spell it St. Martin) covers 16 square miles of the southern part of the island, an area marked by verdant, rolling hills that languidly rest above mile after mile of beach, salt pond, and lagoon. Although the region falls under the government of Netherlands Antilles and the Kingdom of the Netherlands , its diversity, and the strong influence of West-Indian traditions make its culture anything but exclusively Dutch. St. Maarten's atmosphere is a winning blend of Caribbean hospitality and European sophistication.

The Caribbean has long been the playground of the world - from exotic resorts and exciting casinos to unique shopping, sports and adventure, but nowhere does the mixture of beauty and excitement come together better than St. Maarten / St. Martin. Ringed by 37 stunning beaches that are trimmed with powder white sands are only some of the island’s charms. With outstanding sailing, amazing yacht facilities, a vibrant artistic community, duty free shopping, good telecommunications, and a modern cruise facility - the island has rightfully earned the title the " Hong Kong of the Caribbean.”

St. Maarten / St. Martin has been a popular island for foreign ownership for over forty years. In the sixties, many Americans purchased land in the Terre Basses region of the island where at the time beachfront land that went for about $1000 an acre. Today beachfront land on the island is near impossible to find and goes for about $1 million an acre, if not more. Due to the island’s stability, beauty, access, many cultures etc, it has been one of the few islands in the Caribbean to attract so many foreign homeowners.

Since 2003 the island has been experiencing a real estate boom unseen since the mid eighties. Land prices have doubled in some areas and homes have been appreciating very well. New condominium projects have been built and have been selling at an unbelievable pace. Many new projects on the island as well as the continued growth in the mega-yacht industry will continue this boom for many years to come.