Saint Martin ~ Orient Beach - Two nations as one Island ~

... Pretty views of a unique island because it has two names depending on which side you’re on... an island paradise split between the French and Dutch in 1648... it's a little European with a lot Caribbean flavour... this one is my first from the French side of the island 👍(they use French stamps)... Orient Beach is known as the ‘"Saint-Tropez of the Caribbean"... located on the clear turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean side of the island... the white sand, swept by the trade winds, stretches for almost 2 kilometers... the beach is known as a mecca for water sports, including kitesurfing, windsurfing and parasailing.... a section of the beach on the southern side is frequented by naturists which contributes to its worldwide fame... with great selection of stamps used...Thanks a lot Diego! (✿◠‿◠)  And congratulations on achieving a huge milestone of visiting 100 countries!👏👏👏

Photos: © Bob Reardon
Saint Martin is an overseas collectivity of France in the West Indies in the Caribbean, Saint Martin is on the northern part of the island and  covers about 60% of the island as well as some smaller adjacent islands. Saint Martin is separated from the island of Anguilla by the Anguilla Channel. Its capital is Marigot. Before 2007, Saint Martin was part of Guadeloupe, another French area.
 

Stamps:

Tropical Flowers 

(Issued 12-02-2024)

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Boule & Bill 

(Issued 18-03-2002)

Regions of France 

(Issued 21-03-2005)

Arawak Civilization Saint Martin 

(Issued 12-02-1996)