With St. Martin/ St. Marteen being a French/Dutch island, it's considered an international flight. However, the experience was similar to domestic since they served only pretzel snacks and had no in-flight movies.
Upon arrival, the immigration line took 3 hours! It was a great introduction to island time. 😅 Here are a few pictures driving through the little towns on our way to the rental house. As soon as we crossed over to the French side, all signs and conversations were in French.
The island is very hilly. Just look at the old volcano peaks in the distance!
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On the positive side, the views were amazing once we drove to the top.
Now to find the bakery and get some groceries for the week. This French bakery was our go-to place every morning. Although I ordered a different item each day, we didn't stay on the island long enough to try everything! We so need to go back.
Then we headed to the beach where international flights arrive and take off right over the sand.
We had fun trying to "hold" the planes in our hand for a picture as each approached the runway.
The take off was even more powerful as the large international Delta and Jet Blue flights sand blasted everyone with their thrust engines. Several people lost their hats.
