Sint Maarten/St.Martin lies 150 miles southeast of Puerto Rico in the Lesser Antilles. It is the world's smallest landmass to be shared by two separate governments. The Dutch side covers 16 square miles on the south of the island, while the French side covers 21 square miles.
Shopping, too, differs from both of side. On Front Street in Philipsburg, island-made crafts, T-shirts, loads of duty-free goods. The French prefer their goods tucked away in lovingly arranged boutiques filled with stylish French fashions and gifts.