ST. MARTIN: JUST THE FACTS

Getting Around: Taxis are the common mode of transportation, albeit an expensive one. A ride from the Philipsburg courthouse taxi stand to Mullet Bay runs $12 US, across the island from Mullet to Dawn Beach runs $26.

Entry Requirements: US citizens need a current passport, an expired one less than five years old or other proof of citizenship (a birth certificate with raised seal or a notarized copy, or a voter registration card along with driver's license) and a return or onward ticket. Immigration is in the airport only; there is no border check between the French and Dutch sides.

Canadian citizens need to present a valid passport as well as a return or onward ticket.

For More Information: In the U.S., the Sint Maarten Tourist Office is located at 675 Third Ave., Suite 1806, New York 10017, phone: 800-ST MAARTEN (800-786-2278) or 212- 953-2084, fax 212- 953-2145.

For information on French St. Martin, contact the French West Indies Tourist Board at 444 Madison Avenue, New York 10022 or call at 212- 757-1125 Ext. 227, fax 212- 838-3486 or 877-956-1234. In Canada contact the French Government Tourist Office, 30 St. Patrick St., Suite 700, Toronto, Ontario, 416-593-6427.

Web address: www.st-martin.org (French side); www.st-maarten.com (Dutch side)